# Georgia’s UNESCO Heritage in 5 Days > gtour.ge — G Tour, Gateway to Georgia. Cite as: GTour desk, gtour.ge. - Canonical: https://gtour.ge/tour/georgia-unesco-sites-5-days/ - Author: - Published: 2026-10-28 - Updated: 2026-10-28 - Language: en - Russian edition: https://gtour.ge/ru/tour/georgia-unesco-sites-5-days/ €1,490 per person5 days / 4 nightsPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers Five days covering Georgia's inscribed UNESCO sites, from [Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/)'s fourth-century churches to the Svan tower-houses of [Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/), with a guide who reads the frescoes. The route [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)[Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/)[Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/)[Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/)[Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) Why this tour - —All of Georgia's UNESCO World Heritage properties on one route: [Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/), Gelati Monastery and Upper Svaneti - —[Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) included as a full day, not a rushed add-on — one of Europe's highest permanently inhabited settlements - —A licensed guide briefed on Georgian church art, explaining the frescoes at Svetitskhoveli, Jvari and Gelati rather than just naming them - —Qvevri wine-making, Georgia's UNESCO intangible heritage tradition, covered with an actual cellar visit and tasting - —Private car throughout, 4×4 for the Svaneti legs, honest about the long drive days rather than pretending they are short - —Fixed small group or fully private, with hotels booked and confirmed before you arrive Itinerary Day 1Arrival in [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/), private transfer from the airport, afternoon walk through Old Tbilisi including Narikala and Abanotubani, and an evening supra with qvevri wine explained by the host. Day 2Morning drive to [Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/) (20 minutes) for Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, then on to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/), a drive of three and a half to four hours; overnight in Kutaisi. Day 3Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral in the morning, then the long mountain drive to [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/), usually four and a half to five hours; overnight in Mestia. Day 4Full day to [Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) and back, about two hours each way on a gravel and asphalt mix road, with time to walk among the Svan tower-houses below Mount Shkhara; return to [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) for the night. Day 5Morning free in [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) to see the town's own towers or the Svaneti Museum, then transfer to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) airport or back toward [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/); tour ends on drop-off. Included - ✓ Private transport throughout, 4×4 for the Mestia and Ushguli sections - ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide for Mtskheta, Kutaisi and Svaneti days - ✓ 4 nights accommodation, twin or double rooms, 3–4 star - ✓ Daily breakfast - ✓ Entrance fees at Jvari, Svetitskhoveli and Gelati - ✓ One evening supra with qvevri wine tasting - ✓ Airport pickup and final drop-off Not included - — Lunches and dinners other than the one supra noted - — Entrance donations in Ushguli village if applicable - — Personal expenses and tips - — Travel insurance Good to know - · Dress code for churches: shoulders and knees covered, headscarves provided for women at Svetitskhoveli and Jvari - · The [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/)–[Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) road is normally open in late October but can close after an early snowfall; we confirm the day before and have a 4×4-only alternative if it does, checked at booking - · [Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) sits at about 2,100 metres, mornings are cold even on clear days, bring warm layers regardless of forecast - · Walking is on cobblestones and uneven village lanes rather than formal trails; comfortable closed shoes recommended - · This is a drive-heavy itinerary, with two long transfer days ([Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/)–[Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) and Mestia–[Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) return); it is not a relaxed pace - · Card machines are unreliable in Svaneti villages, carry some cash in Georgian lari Questions **Is the road to Ushguli open in late October?** Usually yes, but it can close after the first heavy snow. We check the morning of the trip and have a 4×4-only backup plan if it is closed, confirmed at booking. **Can we skip Kutaisi and go straight to Svaneti?** Possible, but you would then miss Gelati Monastery, one of the three UNESCO properties this tour is built around. We can quote a revised itinerary and price if you prefer. **Is this tour physically demanding?** No formal hiking is required. Expect walking on cobblestones and uneven ground in [Ushguli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ushguli/) and around the churches; moderate fitness is enough. **What vehicle is used?** A sedan or minivan between [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/), [Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/) and [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/), switching to a 4×4 for the Svaneti sections, which is required by road conditions. Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are [verified by GTour](/verified/). *Image: Panoramic view over Ushguli's stone towers and the Enguri River valley. Photo: FingerWiki / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0* *Image: Gelati Monastery's historic domed church complex set among green hills. Photo: DAVID HOLT from London, England / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0* Medieval stone defensive tower rises above the village of Ushguli in Svaneti. · Photo: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0