 Day 1: Ushguli
Early in the morning, we meet at the Tbilisi city centre and drive to Natakhtari airdrome to take a flight (app. 1.5h) to mountainous region of Georgia, Svaneti, village Ushguli. Svaneti, the most celebrated and mythological of Georgia’s mountain regions, land of the ‘Golden Fleece’ lies high up in the Greater Caucasus. Local people, Svans are fiercely committed to preserving their traditions. The Symbol of Svan community is the tower. The village Ushguli is believed to be the highest permanently inhabited place in Europe. It lies below Mt. Shkhara (5068m) the highest peak in Georgia and the second highest in Caucasus. Its more than 20 ancient stone towers and the ongoing resilience of its population have led it to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Ushguli we will have a walk in the village, visit to Lamaria Church and Ushguli Museum. In the evening some free time and horse riding before the dinner. At the end of the day we will have a dinner at the bonfire with traditional Svanetian food. Overnight in Ushguli in a local private guesthouse (with a shared bathroom).  Day 2: Sunrise in Ushguli and Sunset in Batumi
Early in The morning (app. 06:00) we get up to travel to the particular side of Ushguli village, from where beautiful sunrise can be watched. (Optional, for most eager travelers). After breakfast we have free time to enjoy the village life or we take a light walk to Shkhara Glacier (app. 4 hours) or do some horseback riding.In the second half of the day, after the lunch we fly to Adjara region, town Batumi. In Batumi after arrival we have free time to enjoy the evening, sunset and take a swim in the Black Sea. After the sunset we complete the perfect day with a luxurious dinner in the restaurant, with the view of the famous dancing fountains. Overnight in Batumi at the hotel. Day 3: Excursion in Batumi Botanical Garden & Gonio fortress (optional) & Departure In the morning we have optional free time to take a swim in the Black Sea or to have an excursion to Batumi Botanical Garden and Gonio fortress. Batumi Botanical Garden, situated on the north of Batumi, along the Black Sea coast, is unique among the gardens of the world. At present, Batumi Botanical Garden occupies 114 ha. From Batumi Botanical Garden we continue journey down toward the Turkish border, where the ancient town of Gonio is situated. Built in the II century BC the town played a vital role as a crossroads between the west and the Caucasus. Archeological excavations still take place in Gonio – and have already unearthed a wealth of gold and other artifacts. In the second half of the day we fly back to Natakhtari and drive to Mtskheta to have a dinner in a local restaurant. After the dinner we will drive to Tbilisi city centre. End of the tour. Price includes: - Flight from Natakhtari to Svaneti, Batumi and back to Natakhtari(Total flight duration: 4h) on a comfortable Helicopter (MI8).
- Drive from Tbilisi city centre to Natakhtari Airdrome and back.
- Horses in Ushguli for horseback riding.
- Entrance fees to the sites and museums.
- In Batumi comfortable mini bus to drive us in the area.
- Lunch, dinner, breakfast & lunch in Ushguli. Dinner, breakfast & lunch in Batumi. Dinner in Mtskheta.
- Service of English & Russian Speaking guide.
- Accommodation at the private guesthouse in Ushguli, with shared bathroom – Day 1
- Accommodation at the hotel in Batumi – Day 2
Price does not include: - Other services, meals or alcoholic drinks unless specified in the itinerary.
- Any insurance.
- Personal clothing and equipment.
Important note: Due to bad weather conditions the flight may be impossible, therefore the tour postponed.
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