Multi-day2 days

2-Day Svaneti

An ancient land of the Caucasus

About the tour

Svaneti is one of Georgia’s most impressive mountain regions. Among glaciers and high ridges stand ancient Svan towers from the 9th–12th centuries and old mountain villages where you can still feel the atmosphere of centuries past.

In two days you’ll see the region’s highlights: Mestia, Ushguli and panoramas of the Greater Caucasus. The trip winds along mountain roads, rivers and glaciers, and at the foot of Mount Shkhara (5,201 m) you truly feel the power and scale of the Svan mountains.

Itinerary

Day 1

On the first day we leave Batumi for Svaneti, one of Georgia’s most impressive mountain regions. Along the way you’ll see mountains, rivers and gorges, and stops at beautiful spots let you really take in the journey.

By evening we reach Mestia. We walk among the Svan towers and visit a traditional Svan house museum, where you can see how people lived in these mountains for centuries and how their daily life was arranged. We go up to a viewpoint with swings, which opens onto panoramic views of the Svan mountains.

Route of the day

08.00departure from Batumi
Enguri Reservoir
Lunch overlooking the Enguri River (optional)
Scenic mountain roads and waterfalls
Arrival in Mestia
Margiani Svan House Museum
A high-altitude viewpoint with swings
Hotel check-in in Mestia
A walk around Mestia among the Svan towers
Dinner
Horseback ride (optional)

Day 2

On the second day we head to the high-mountain village of Ushguli, one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements in Europe. The road winds through the ridges of the Caucasus, with views of snowy peaks along the way.

In Ushguli we walk among the ancient Svan towers and soak up the atmosphere of this unique place. Nearby rises Mount Shkhara, 5,201 meters high and the tallest peak in Georgia, creating one of the most impressive landscapes of the whole trip.

Route of the day