(IMERETI-WEST GEORGIA-SVANETI-TBILISI)
10 nights / 11 DAYS
First day
Meet you
at the airport in Tbilisi. Visit the ancient temple-monastery Jvari monastery (6th century). At the top of the mountain where the temple is located, offers fantastic views of the confluence of the two rivers Kura and aragvi, so romantic described in his poem Lermontov. Ibid., at a glance, a beautiful view of the ancient capital of Georgia-Mtskheta. Visit the ancient capital Mtskheta-City-Museum, a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sightseeing in
Mtskheta Cathedral svetitskhoveli (1010-1029).
Second day
Breakfast in the hotel in Kutaisi. Tours in a karst cave of Prometheus, where according to legend Prometheus gave fire to humans and was chained to a rock is a natural monument, located at a height of 100 m above sea level. To date, the Cave found 17 rooms. The total length of the trail to the cave is 1050 m, which ends near the beautiful Lake. Prometheus in the cave you can see many beautiful forms of stalactites and stalagmites, petrified waterfalls falling stone curtains and sail boat cave waters of the river directly to the exit. Visit Martvili Gorge-the unique natural sights of Georgia, it is simply stunning for its beauty and singularity of the place lies in the region of Mingrelia. Located near Canyon town of Martvili Abasha River. For many millions of years water has done in the rocks of limestone Gorge entrancing, reaching 40 meters deep, at the bottom of which flows the river itself. The total length of the observable part of the Canyon about a mile away. In the upper part of the Canyon you can take a boat trip and reach its inception-7 metre high waterfall. Canyon walls, which paved the way River abasha, like stacked stone specially skilled artisans, towering above the river and form a stone vault at great height. Due to the extremely wet microclimate with rocks hanging huge vines and walls covered with centuries-old mosses. Here and there of the walls break out streams of water, form small Brooks and quite powerful waterfalls. Exactly in the middle of the Canyon turns into a small Creek, where it is pleasant to loll on the rocks and even swim on hot days. And here then begins a miracle: the Earth opened up and with a height of about 20 meters of water of the river is falling into the abyss-stunner! Walk on Gorge on boats. Moving in-Gorge-river-flow place here barely have enough space, winds its way along the sky in steep rocks, the mountain slopes are mounted huge trees that form inaccessible for the people of the forest, and far below the rattling beats water and boulders across the Inguri River. Somewhere visible steep country road leading to lost in some ravines and the Gorges of svanetian villages. Halfway through the Gorge widens, somewhere at the bottom appear small villages with colourful square boxes. From snow Giants do not fit in the camera lens, flow ingicy languages, gradually transforming into a meandering rivers. Road mills andMills-Svaneti isn't small: from Zugdidi to mestia approximately 150 kilometers. In the last section of the Gorge widens, and the surrounding area is filled with villages. This suburb of Mestia-Svan towers! Mestia (250 km-5 lift duration 8 h). On the way to mestia admire fantastic views of four waterfalls and three mountain peaks of the Caucasus, Ushba, Maser, shelda. Accommodation in a family house in mestia. Dinner. Overnight in mestia.Third day
our of the town of Mestia (introduced in number of UNESCO World Heritage sites)Svaneti-a small mountain of Georgia, famous for its natural beauty, monuments of ancient culture and friendliness of the locals. Svaneti poetically referred to as "the country of a thousand towers". In the middle ages, these towers were used for protection against enemies, they now have a distinctive landmark of this mountainous region. Svaneti-Alpine area, descending to the West. Upper Svaneti reached our time in more archaic condition with more traditional lifestyles and with lots of stone structures, which include temples and Svan towers. Svans-people are very proud and freedom-loving people with beautiful traditions and strict ethical rules. Guest for them is sacred, it should treat and water, is a ritual, a charity case. But despite the traditional drinking of Araki, none Svan village never see a drunk person, behave obscenely. If a person drinks too much, it would be taken and sleeping .And there never will see an old man, about which nobody cares. Old age here is revered and respected. Everything here-and the people and animals (pigs, goats, sheep,cows), and towers, and nature itself is very quiet. And people are very much work. Basically, it's haying because orientation local economy-meat and dairy. Examination of authentic Svan House. The House, in which the Museum now redeemed by the State and is a historic monument, but geographically it still down-to-Earth margiani. As well as the Tower-4 family-they belong to the State, but historically their erected margiani members, they and manage. However, neither sell nor disassemble the home family law does not. Medieval fortifications and churches Mestia district included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. All of the towers were built approximately in one period is 12-13 century. The appointment they had mostly defensive, but sometimes also from avalanches and landslides were hiding. Svaneti, thanks to its inaccessibility has always been independent, nobody won. But they have happened with their internecine wars and vendettas. That's in case of such conflicts and built towers. The number and the height of the towers symbolize the power and the wealth of nature. Margiani were ancient and very rich, owned large estates, and they had a whole 8 towers. Over time, however, 4 towers were dismantled-because times have become calmer. Further we go into the House is an old traditional Svan House, built in the 14th century. Like all the buildings of the time it is built of stone, jointed with grout, which for strength and thermal insulation injected the yolks of eggs. Because of this the color of the walls has a warm, yellowish tint. It is anticipated that for these purposes the Svans steel keep chickens, this bird is not very typical for this region. Walk on a jeep in the scenic surroundings of Mestia-hatsvali on the panoramic lifts, hoist to cross terrain with panoramic terrace and views and inspection of Svan towers. Overnight in mestia.Fourth day
Breakfast in the guesthouse. Go hiking from mestia track and come to the village of Zhabeshi, pass the river Mukhuru, go on a beautiful gorge around pristine harsh mountains, forest, in the village of Svan towers stand. The outfit behind: tents, travel gear, lunch-boxes (maybe accompaniment machine 50/gel (optional) Route goes up, you're getting around the mountain ridge Ascent lasts 8 km . Zhabeshi is the last settlement of the Valley. Further-only mountains, glaciers and the main Caucasian Ridge. If visibility allows, will charm you most of the Caucasus Mountains, the closest of which will prove to be the peak of the Tetnuldi, whose heigh tis 4858 m, which is located approximately 5 km from the Alpine plateau, which conducted the surveillance. Our goal is to give you a feel for what you can't feel in civilization! One of the main charms journey-you enough you get an eyeful of the famous Svanetian towers! And already in the first track you meet the first mineral spring in which you and you stay overnight. Break camp on flat meadow and stay in tents overnight (in the forest in the space provided).Fifth day
Walking track Zhabeshi-Adishi. 4 km long route to the old village of Adishi, located at an altitude of 2030 metres. Ancient village of Adishi attraction in itself, because it is here that the first Gospel was written, dating back to the year a.d. 897 Overnight we will have here in the Valley of the river Adishchala. Despite its small size, the village is known for its churches. Here in Georgia, the oldest was written the Gospel. Night in tents in the village Adishi.
Sixth day
Walking track Adishi-Iprali. This track is even more diverse-you have to walk about 15 km. In the morning you can contemplate the mountain panorama, the nearest the peak of which was the peak of the Tetnuldi (4858m). You can watch and other peaks of the main Caucasian Ridge. The first 5 km to the South along the river Adishchala will be relatively light, after which the trail rises rapidly up to the highest point today-pass Čkhutnieri (2720 m), so you'll need to properly work on the rise. After it you can see the gleam glacier Adishi to the North. On the pass landscapes still a lot of snow, but there is grass. But how nice the descent into the Valley, the river Khaldeshala! After a long and steep descent you will new inspirational views-on the horizon is a central part of the main Caucasian Ridge and the highest mountain in Georgia-file shkhara (5068 m). Then you go along the River, through the village of Khalde to the beautiful Iprali-objectives today. Periodically there are small wooden structures is just the stables, but in some picturesque places they are! The river is bottled here on the many Brooks and pierces the whole valley. It's hard to imagine that during the ice melting, towards the end of the summer, the river spreads out over almost the full width of the bed, turning into a huge stream. From all sides the slopes flowing Brooks. Not even Brooks, and entire streams of water. In some places the river flows directly beneath the snow. All calls kids ' genuine delight when you see it for the first time! And rhododendron thickets are visible everywhere. The landscape is constantly shifting around-then just go along the River, it is already rapidly rushing downstairs in a deep gorge. It is difficult to describe all the feelings experienced during the passage on our trail. After a couple of kilometers landscape is drastically changing-becoming minimalist, appear very tall pine trees-village of Iprali soon, where you stay for the night in guesthouse.Seventh day
Walking track Iprali-ushguli. From Iprali awaits you an easy transition into the community of Ushguli. The road itself is simple, but may not please the landscapes of mountains and canyons around. The track runs along the mountain of the Inguri River. Camping with a length of less than 10 km starts at an altitude of 1890 meters, and ends at an altitude of 2000 metres. Here nature is being replaced by more severe landscape. In ushguli, you will have the opportunity to get into the pristine way of life of the community. Here one feels otherworldly from the outside world, and it is not hard to believe that such a life could be preserved even in the 21st century! By the way, is the most mountainous settlement of Ushguli Europe (height-2020m), trailing only the village of Kurus (2560). A surprise awaits you in ushguli-night cozy Guest-House. This piece of civilization our hike in the medieval buildings. Here you can relax, and take a shower and feel the Svan hospitality. After several hours of goal is reached in ushguli, with its unique towers, achieved. Overnight in Ushguli in a tent.Eighth day
Breakfast in
the guesthouse. Excursion to ushguli-2.5 hours. This is the highest permanently inhabited community (not village!)
in Europe. It is located at an altitude of 2 200 metres in the extreme East of
Svanetia. Located at the
headwaters of the Inguri River, at the foot of Mount shkhara (5068 m). It's
like the longest UGOL Georgia, climb into which itself honorably and cool, introduced in a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The oldest buildings date back to Ushguli IX-X century, however the archaeological settlement here existed long before that time. Now in Ushguli live about 70 families. Community of Ushguli comprises four villages-Jibiani, Chvibiani, Chajashi and Murkmeli.
We will see the famous Temple Lamaria (2300 m. a.s.l.) with frescoes, it is surrounded by a wall and a tower built next to, so that all together like a lock, but essentially it is a male monastery. Next look
at the monastery Lamaria, aka-St George's Church. In Georgia with great respect for religion. Wherever there was a church, she will
be well-groomed and running. If you try to opening a piece of middleware solution between the stone blocks of the Tower, you will not be able to do it! For many hundreds of years solution has not lost its strength! Say it
on the kneaded eggs. Hike to
the base of the highest peaks in Georgia, Shkhara glacier-trekking Trek 5-6 hours-top beauties of Mount Shkhara. The height of the peaks
of Mount Shkhara 5047 m. From this glacier originates most famous River-Georgia enguri. His look early in the morning to go to Ushguli 2:00 road going along the enguri, the road passes in the
doorway cut into the rock on a jeep ride through
the Canyon, meets the famous legend about the Tower of love. Stop near the Tower, then go
to the Kala, there 2 old Svan towers, there is the Church of Saint Kvirike is holy, there rise to
pray for the birth of children, there is celebrated the feast of Kvilikoba. Further hiking trek to
the glacier Shkhara-Alpine area, here starts the Inguri River mountain gorge begins with Šhary glacier on foot. St Mary's Church-Lamaria. And next to the glacier Shkhara. The lunch-boxes-lunch
near the glacier. Visiting historical-ethnographic museum is a private museum in a private house of the XVI century, it contains household items of that era-is located in thebig Tower, inside which is a collection of ancient Svan icons. Some instances, date back to the times before Christ. The collection is not very big, occupies three floors of the tower. Inspection of towers of Queen Tamar. Return to guesthouse in Ushguli is more expensive, more expensive hotels. Leaving the Ushguli in Tsageri. Overnight in mestia.
The place is very scenic, done fantastic. On the slopes of the reservoir of coniferous forests and alpine meadows. In winter, all covered with snow white, Spring shines bright colors, summer, to spite the scorching rays of the Sun, keeps a bright green color, and fall ... autumn is a special time, the slopes around Lake acquire color such a fabulous palette of tones and semitones that Impressionist and puantelistov paled before this beauty. Enjoy plenty of holidaymakers and tourists want to sit and think about what he had seen. At this time, just go fishing, the more so that here she is gorgeous, the purest water much any fish. Dinner. A night in the national family guesthouse in Ambrolauri.
Ninth day
Breakfast in the guesthouse. Check out the Jeep toward the Tsageri-Racha. What Racha for the Georgians? Favorite vacation spot, its little Switzerland with peaceful mountains, alpine meadows, rivers and crystal clear mountain lakes, numerous mineral springs. Birthplace of famous wines "khvanchkara" and "tasting" Tvishi famous wines, a clockwork dance Racha incendiary dance. Visit the famous plant Khvanchkara and tasting famous Khvanchkara. Trip to the Lake, the Cathedral is located in the region of Racha-Lechkhumi. An artificial lake, formed by a small dam, mountain rivulet and is located in a very picturesque location in the Valley at an altitude of 1105 m. This Canyon has its own climate ,and whatever heat was not close, it is always cool. And even cold, anyway, here you can about, despite the fact that a kilometer from Lake can be hot, +30.The place is very scenic, done fantastic. On the slopes of the reservoir of coniferous forests and alpine meadows. In winter, all covered with snow white, Spring shines bright colors, summer, to spite the scorching rays of the Sun, keeps a bright green color, and fall ... autumn is a special time, the slopes around Lake acquire color such a fabulous palette of tones and semitones that Impressionist and puantelistov paled before this beauty. Enjoy plenty of holidaymakers and tourists want to sit and think about what he had seen. At this time, just go fishing, the more so that here she is gorgeous, the purest water much any fish. Dinner. A night in the national family guesthouse in Ambrolauri.
Tenth day
Breakfast in guesthouse in Ambrolauri. Submit famous Nakerala pass (1218 m) and,if there is no mist, we see Mount Chradžvari (Mount Nine crosses "), which offers amazing views, as on all the imeretian plain, and the mountain Mt. Khvamli (2002m. height): contrasting the colourful landscapes of valleys with green gardens and vineyards, flowering fragrant Valley in vineyards and orchards. To climb to the top, you must go about 15 miles away. This mountain is one of the most mysterious places in Georgia-a place where stars-so said priests in christianiti period during the observation of the stars. Others say that in the caves keep Royal treasures, and Spielberg in the movie "Lost World" also indicates this particular mountain; in these same places found Egyptian jewelry, and here suggest finding the kastrovy caves with stalactites, and scientists say that inside the mountain there is a plateau of about 10. 000000 hectares. in other words a solid mystery. This is a very mysterious Mystic mountain and it is with this site relates a legend according to which Prometheus (known as Amirani in Georgia) was placed in the cave at the top 4000 metres. Pass the tkhibuli reservoir-one of the most beautiful natural attractions, which is located in the western part of the sunny Georgia. Water mirror created Artif: through the dam, filled with the waters of the mountain river Tkibula. In this place you can find small coves, as well as numerous islands. The total length of the reservoir reaches over 8 km, and its maximum depth is income to a point 13 metres. Here is a real paradise for the lovers of fishing, as well as for those travelers who appreciate the beauty of untouched nature and stunning panoramic views. Departure to Tbilisi. The road will see yet another architectural antiquity-briefly at Ubisi (IX century)-an ancient temple, beside him preserved residential tower of the 12th century. The monument is valuable saved it Ubisski frescoes is the rarity of the 14th century, Georgia, such can be counted on the fingers. Overnight in Tbilisi.Eleventh day
Old town tour (duration approx. 3 hours): capital of Georgia-Tbilisi, located amongpicturesque mountains and cliffs, with its traditions and ancient culture. Visit the old town which is situated at the foot of the mountain peaks of mtatsminda, along with quarter Abanotubani, considered the most ancient district of Tbilisi. The beautiful landscapes that surround Tbilisi, gives it a special shape and add colors, and the traditional kindness, cheerful disposition and hospitality of local people, combined with a wealth of culture and traditions, make capital of Georgia more and more attractive. Sightseeing tour in the old town (duration of -4 3.5 hours): terrace houses wreathed with vines, old churches with tiled domes, the silhouettes of ancient monasteries, traditional Georgian yards with fancy carved porches here, everything breathes Antiquity: cable car climb to the statue of mother Georgia-Botanical Garden starts from there. Narikala fortress, which is the most ancient monument, a kind of "heart and soul of the city". The date of construction of the fortress called approximately the 4th century a.d., that is, she is, in fact, with the founding of the city itself. Later the fortress was expanded several times. From the Castle down to the sulfur baths that were built in the style of classical oriental architecture. This is a low, squat buildings, top closed with semicircular domes with large glass openings in the Center, serving Windows, illuminating the Interior, because the baths are located below ground level. In the old days, people here not only bathed, but chatted late into before dawn, and the city matchmakers arranged presentation on special days. The baths were given social dinners, concluded trade deals. The territory of sulfur baths ends with beautiful narrow Fig gorge at the end of which the noise of the waterfall. Visit Metekhi Temple is the most famous monument in Tbilisi, was erected in 13 c. at the edge of the rocky shores of Chickens and it was in the past the fortress and residence of Georgian Kings. Walk around the glass bridge in the world, "the bridge on the river Kura River connects the old town and the modern Tbilisi — hence the famous panorama opens on the many attractions of the city. Wavy 156 m long bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michel de Lucchi, in conjunction with the French engineer-illuminator Philippe Martineau. In the evening, iridescent illuminated bridgedifferent colour lights — just their order 30 thousand. Interactive light system on bridge stairs two World using Morse code every hour depicts one of the elements of the periodic table, which is in the human body. The main idea of the installation — all the people are United. Sioni Cathedral is the main church of Tbilisi historically, named in honor of Mount Zion and was consecrated in honor of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Located on the Bank of the river Kura in old Tbilisi. Was built on the orders of the Byzantine nobles Guram I in 6 in, but destroyed by Arabs. In 12c. David IV the Builder built a new temple here, since many times the victim and recycled. In the Cathedral are buried some hierarchs of the Georgian church and its main relic is an ancient cross of St. Nina, who brought Christianity to Georgia. Walk on the peace bridge-the bridge on the river Kura River connects the old town and the modern Tbilisi — hence the famous panorama opens on the many attractions of the city. Wavy 156 m long bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michel de Lucchi, in conjunction with the French engineer-illuminator Philippe Martineau. In the evening, iridescent illuminated bridge different colour lights — just their order 30 thousand. Interactive light system on bridge stairs two World using Morse code every hour depicts one of the elements of the periodic table, which is in the human body. The main idea of the installation — all the people are United. Inspection of the Anchiskhati Basilica-in the old town there is still an ancient stone church of St. Mary, built in the 6th century. Beautiful rectangular building of the Church was built under the influence of ancient Palestinian architecture. Doors of Anchiskhati Church are decorated with traditional Georgian cross, which made St. Nino. Inspection of the Anchiskhati Basilica-in the old town there is still an ancient stone church of St. Mary, built in the 6th century. Beautiful rectangular building of the Church was built under the influence of ancient Palestinian architecture. Doors of Anchiskhati Church are decorated with traditional Georgian cross, which made St. Nino. The West façade of the Cathedral of stone carved medallion with a cross, which is preserved from the earliest part of the building. Tops and arches were rebuilt in XVII-XIX centuries. The Church got its present name in the 17th century, when moved a large icon of the anchiskhati Cathedral (South Georgia). Icon of the Saviour is one of the holiest shrines of Georgia. It is executed in the technician ènkaustiki (painting with hot wax paints), which originated in Byzantium not earlier than the 6th century. The icon of the Savior from Anchi became widely known in the XII century, when the courtier Queen Tamar made for her silver with gold accents. In the 17th century, private ownershanded the icon of St. Mary's Church in Tbilisi. Here the Savior icon was more than200 years. In the late 19th century for security reasons she was placed in the Church Museum. Today the Anchi icon (in Georgian "Anchiskhati") is displayed in the Museum of art of Georgia. Buying souvenirs and cheeses, garlic, spices, churchkhela. Transfer to the airportThe tour price includes:
Transfer from/to the
airport and on the program by a comfortable car with air conditioning.
1 night in Adishi
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