20 shades of Georgia Holiday (9 days)

Ghost town Chiatura

Chiatura is an industrial city but they call it a disappearing town and ghost town as locals slowly go away from Chiatura leaving their homes behind. Also the town looks abandoned because of rusty and creepy cabins swinging here and there over the cable net. Actually exactly these extremely old cable cars attract tourists for many years, but now you can enjoy a ride in one of the new cable cars to see the city from top.

Katskhi Pillar

One of little wonders of Georgia is Katskhi Pillar. Just looking at it is surprising and raises the question of how did they built it?!

Kinchkha waterfall

Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy the magnificence of waterfalls? We are sure you would like to spend some time next to refreshing cascades of water falling from rocks and experience its atmosphere. We will bring you to pretty remote and peaceful place. We choose it because of its less strategic place and lack of promotion. One of the beautiful waterfalls that are not too famous in Georgia is Kinchkha waterfall.

Bagrati Cathedral

One of the most visited landmarks of Kutaisi, the ancient Bagrati Cathedral. For 300 years it was staying in ruined condition. However the Bagrati Cathedral was restored in 2012 and attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Despite the fact it is quite a large church, it is located on top of a mountain. These sizes of temples are usually built on the plains in Georgia. The Bagrati Cathedral became the symbol of the city of Kutaisi and holds special importance in the history of Georgia.

Enguri dam

Enguri dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the Caucasus. The dam is located in another picturesque region of Georgia, Svaneti. The 271.5 m. high dam creates a spectacular reservoir of clean mountain water which is 20 km long. Here you can admire the landscape and the amazing blue color of the water from the observation deck and make some impressive photos.

Mestia and its mysterious Svan towers by night

The Svan towers are the symbol of the region Svaneti. They are mysterious and have a lot of history. The Svan tower museum is an original Svan tower which you can enter and go all the way on top of its roof. While we are climbing up we will tell you about its history and explain about each level for what it was used. Once on top of the roof you can shoot some unique photos and enjoy the view.

Chalaadi glacier

Looking at the immense mass of ice created over the centuries it is difficult to remain indifferent. Glaciers hypnotize and fascinate. We invite you to an ancient Georgian glacier located way up in the mountains of Svaneti, the Chalaadi glacier. The route to the glacier is quite difficult as the hike goes over hilly and rocky path. However, it is one of the most popular walks in picturesque Svaneti and even throughout Georgia.

Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography

Svans are highlanders and until the last century they had almost isolated way of living. This created their special, original and unique life. Visitors of the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography can find items from the authentic world of the Svans. The biggest part of the historic artifacts comes from the Svaneti region, including unique icons and engravings.

Hatsvali

Probably Svaneti is the most unique and marvelous region of Georgia. We offer you to go to Hatsvali by ski lift and see the beauty of the wild nature and enjoy the awesome views of Svaneti from top of the high mountain. After a short walk you will reach the view point where you can see many mountain peaks of Svaneti and make amazing photos with the legendary twin peak of mount Ushba.

Twin peak of mount Ushba

The twin peak of mount Ushba makes you feel so little when it appears from behind the clouds.

Ushguli

Ushguli is a true home of Georgian fairy tale. The ancient family towers, little castles, medieval architecture and the people who still live respecting the centuries-old traditions transfer the visitors into the atmosphere of a Georgian fairy tale.

Ushguli, Chazhashi

This little community is the most remote settlement of Svaneti and the highest settlement of Europe. The central village of Ushguli, Chazhashi, has been declared a museum and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vardzia

Vardzia is a cave town in the south of Georgia. More information about Vardzia

Dashbashi canyon and waterfalls

Georgia has multiple natural wonders. One of them is the amazing Dashbashi canyon. The canyon attracts tourists with its waterfalls. A long path leads down to the bottom of the ravine where first you see a river with the clean mountain water. After a walk over the giant stones laying along the river you will reach the most beautiful part of the canyon, the wall where literally everywhere the water finds its way down.