Historical, cultural and ethnographic toursRoute
The road,
step by step
3 days, 23 stops. The order and the timing are worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Day one: Tbilisi → the Enguri dam → the Enguri HPP museum → Keti Melkadze's exhibition → zipline (optional) → panoramas of the Enguri gorge → the Bride's Veil waterfall → masterclass in Svan dishes and lunch in Latali → Mestia → check-in at the hotel → an evening walk through Mestia → dinner Day two: breakfast → felt-making masterclass in Etseri → the Mestia ethnographic museum → the Betkil mineral springs → the Heshkili viewpoint → the Hatsvali and Zuruldi panoramas → lunch → Tetnuldi → dinner Day three: breakfast → the Tower of Love → Ushguli → Lamaria Church → Queen Tamar's Tower → the Ushguli ethnographic museum → lunch → return to Tbilisi by the Lentekhi road
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Day 1
The Enguri Dam
Rising in the Enguri gorge, the arch dam brings engineering and mountain landscape together. The colour of the reservoir and the wooded slopes make a striking view here.
Day 1
The Enguri HPP Museum
At the Enguri HPP museum you learn the history of the dam and the hydroelectric station. The visit helps you better understand the scale of the structure and how power is produced.
Day 1
Keti Melkadze's Gallery
Fe Room, inside the Enguri HPP complex, presents the work of Keti Melkadze. Art made from iron mesh and other materials gives the industrial setting a new meaning.
Day 1
Zipline at the Enguri Dam
The Enguri zipline is a chance to see the gorge and the dam from an unusual angle. If you wish, you can add this adventure to the journey.
Day 1
Panoramas of the Enguri Gorge
The road to Svaneti continues along the Enguri gorge. The river, the steep slopes and the changing mountains create memorable landscapes along the way.
Day 1
The Bride's Veil Waterfall
On the Zugdidi–Mestia road, the waterfall's spreading flow recalls a bride's dress. This short stop in the Enguri gorge rounds out the road's natural sights.
Day 1
Latali and Svan Cuisine
In Latali you meet Svan hospitality through a cooking masterclass. Preparing local dishes and sitting down to lunch bring you closer to the flavours of mountain life.
Day 1
Mestia
Ringed by Svan towers and mountains, Mestia is the main settlement of Upper Svaneti. On its streets, old architecture meets the mountain life of today.
Day 1
Lunches and Dinners on the Svaneti Tour
Along the way, the shared table is time to rest and exchange impressions. The meal stops on the Svaneti tour add delicious pauses to each day's route.
Day 2
Felt-Making Masterclass in Etseri
In Etseri you see how felt is worked and try the traditional craft yourself. Working with the colours and textures of wool adds a creative experience to the journey.
Day 2
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
At the museum in Mestia you get to know Svaneti's cultural heritage. Icons, manuscripts and everyday objects present the history and traditions of this mountain society.
Day 2
The Betkil Mineral Springs
In Mestia, the Betkil mineral spring emerging from under a large boulder is a small discovery of nature. A stop here adds a different setting to your tour of the town.
Day 2
The Heshkili Viewpoint
From Heshkili, wide views of Svaneti's mountains and wooded slopes open up. The well-known swings and the open space make a place to enjoy the landscape and take photographs.
Day 2
The Hatsvali and Zuruldi Panoramas
The views from Hatsvali and Zuruldi bring Svaneti's peaks and wooded slopes into a single panorama. Here you see the mountain landscape from a different height.
Day 2
Lunches and Dinners on the Svaneti Tour
Along the way, the shared table is time to rest and exchange impressions. The meal stops on the Svaneti tour add delicious pauses to each day's route.
Day 2
Tetnuldi Resort
The Tetnuldi resort area introduces you to Svaneti's high-mountain landscapes. Open slopes and Caucasus views are the main impression here.
Day 3
The Tower of Love
Standing on a boulder by the Enguri, this Svan tower is tied to a local legend of love. Its unusual position and its story make a special stop on the road to Ushguli.
Day 3
Ushguli
Ushguli's stone houses and Svan towers make a memorable landscape against Shkhara. The village paths introduce you to mountain architecture and local life.
Day 3
Lamaria Church
Above Ushguli, Lamaria is one of Svaneti's most distinctive places of worship. The stone church, its tower and the open space towards Shkhara give the site its particular atmosphere.
Day 3
Queen Tamar's Tower
In Ushguli, the tower linked to the name of Queen Tamar recalls local lore and Svan defensive architecture. From its surroundings, views of the village and the mountains open up.
Day 3
Ushguli Ethnographic Museum
The Ushguli ethnographic museum introduces the traditional life of a Svan family. Old furniture, working tools and household objects tell of the way of life in the mountains.
Day 3
Lunches and Dinners on the Svaneti Tour
Along the way, the shared table is time to rest and exchange impressions. The meal stops on the Svaneti tour add delicious pauses to each day's route.
Day 3
The Lentekhi Road
The road towards Lentekhi shows you Svaneti's mountains and gorges from another side. The changing landscapes make the return journey part of the trip as well.
What's included
Transport
Comfortable transport for the whole route, with an experienced driver.
A certified guide
A professional guide who knows the region first-hand rather than from a book.
Accommodation
Selected hotels or family guesthouses, checked on the ground.
A planned route
The order, the timing and the stops worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Vetted partners
Wine cellars, families and restaurants we have worked with for years.
Support on the road
A line to our team at every stage of the journey.
The price depends on the size of your group, the dates and the accommodation you choose — we'll send an individual quote once you ask.
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