Five days covering Georgia's inscribed UNESCO sites, from Mtskheta's fourth-century churches to the Svan tower-houses of Ushguli, with a guide who reads the frescoes.
| Day 1 | Arrival in 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 2 | Morning drive to Mtskheta (20 minutes) for Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, then on to Kutaisi, a drive of three and a half to four hours; overnight in Kutaisi. |
| Day 3 | Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral in the morning, then the long mountain drive to Mestia, usually four and a half to five hours; overnight in Mestia. |
| Day 4 | Full day to 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 for the night. |
| Day 5 | Morning free in Mestia to see the town's own towers or the Svaneti Museum, then transfer to Kutaisi airport or back toward Tbilisi; tour ends on drop-off. |
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 4x4-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 and around the churches; moderate fitness is enough.
What vehicle is used?
A sedan or minivan between Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Kutaisi, switching to a 4x4 for the Svaneti sections, which is required by road conditions.