1. From Kutaisi: Svaneti Mountain Villages 2-Day 4x4 Safari
Explore mountain villages on this private 2-day tour from Kutaisi! You will be going off-road for part of the trip to one of Europe's highest continuously inhabited villages. Imagine, 200 people spending harsh winters at 2100m., totally isolated from the world. You'll go there by 4x4 vehicle on the picturesque mountain road, will spend the night at the Ushguli village, and enjoy local Svanetian cuisine. The next day you will come back to Kutaisi. Itinerary: Day 1 Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - King Tamar Castle - Ushguli. In the morning Megobari Tours Georgia guide will pick you up at your Kutaisi hotel and you will start your beautiful trip to the mountains. You will go on the picturesque Kutaisi – Lentekhi – Ushguli road. Listen to the stories about Svaneti, a Georgian region that has best preserved ancient culture and language. In the afternoon you will arrive at one of the highest villages in Europe, Ushguli at 2100 m. where a few hundred people live all year round. You will visit the 9th-century Lamaria church with views of the highest Georgian peak – Mt. Shkara 5193m, and hike to the "King Tamar Castle" (4 km both ways). Overnight in Ushguli. Day 2 Ushguli - Ushguli ethnographic museum - Shkhara glacier - Kutaisi. After breakfast, you will visit Ushguli ethnographic museum, where you will see a typical ancient house with a defense tower, and listen to stories & legends about Svaneti. Afterwards, go to explore the Shkhara glacier, our guide will take you on a 4x4 vehicle part of the road and you will continue hiking part of the route, approx. 4 km and 1.5-2 hours both ways. It is optional to do this trip horseback riding. Savor local cuisine at a local restaurant with mountain views, where you will try svan specialties "Kubdari" meat-filled bread, "Fetvraal Khachapuri" bread filled with cheese and millet seeds, and "Tashmijabi" potato puree with sulguni cheese. In the evening you will head back to Kutaisi. Drop off at Kutaisi hotel.