Meeting with the representatives of (Free Spirit Tours) at Kutaisi international airport, transfer to the hotel. Hotel check-in.

Overnight: in Kutaisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to visit cave of Sataplia. It is rated by the protection of geological excavations Organization as one of the most beautiful plantation monuments around the world. We will observe the fossils and replicas of dinosaurs in addition to the glass bridge.   After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch. Then we will visit Gelaty monastery. A masterpiece of the Georgian Golden Age Gelati was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. After we will visit Bagrati cathedral. Cathedral was built in the early years of the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat III, due to which it was called “Bagrati”. After we will go to the restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Kutaisi

Driving distance: 60 Km

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check-out and drive to Samegrelo Region.  Arrival in Zugdidi to visit Dadiani Palace Museum.  In 1839 David Dadiani founded his family’s museum. The museum is one of the oldest in the Caucasus region, and currently houses more than 41,000 items, ranging from the second millennium BC to the end of the 19th century AD. Some of the most interesting items include Napoleon’s death mask dated 1833.  Then visit to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch continue our way to Svaneti. Svaneti region is a birthplace of the Svans, a unique ethnic group, who were distinguished with their amazing and old culture and traditions. Svaneti is also famous with its original and authentic architecture and is dubbed as a “land of thousand towers”. Those towers used to play an important economic and defensive role in the history of Svaneti. There are still dozens of the towers – middle Ages stone houses with fire watchtowers; and churches (10-14th cc). Arrival in Mestia. It is a highland townlet in northwest in Georgia, at an elevation of 1,500 metres (4,921 feet) in the Caucasus Mountains. Hotel Check in. Then will have short tour in Mestia After we will head to a local restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Mestia

Driving distance: 250  Km

After breakfast in the hotel we will head to Ushguli village, the highest standing settlement in Europe (2200 m). Ushguli architectural complex is a valuable architectural and historical monument listed in the World heritage of UNESCO for its exclusiveness. There are about 70 families living in Ushguli (around 200 people). We will spend some time in Ushguli strolling old narrow streets. Then visit to a local restaurant for lunch. After we will visit Lamaria church complex with impressive 12th century wall frescos. Locals believe that Queen Tamar was buried under this church. Then we will spend some time enjoying picturesque view of the Mount Shkhara.   Return to Mestia to enjoy delicious dinner which is Svans traditional dishes.

Overnight: in Mestia

Driving distance: 100  Km

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check-out and drive to Batumi. Lunch on the Way to Batumi. Then Arrival in Batumi and Hotel check-in.  After this evening tour in Batumi. Batumi is a Black Sea resort and port city. Batumi is the second largest city of Georgia. After that we will have a walking tour on the boulevard, we will start the tour from Georgian Alphabet tour then the statue of Ali and Nino (Statue of love). We will continue walking tour till the dancing fountains. After that we will go to a restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Batumi

Driving distance: 270  Km

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to the Gonio-Apsaros Castle which is situated 12 kilometers south of the city of Batumi on the left bank of the Cherokee river. The castle lies on one of the oldest Georgian settlements and due to its strategic geographical location, was considered an important defense fortress in the beginning of the Roman and Byzantine era.  Then visit to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive to visit Batumi botanical garden -one of the best things to do in Batumi is spend a few hours hiking in the Botanical Garden. An Eden of sorts. Batumi’s garden is of the oldest, biggest and more important plant research facilities in the region. There are close to 2,000 different species from across the globe represented in 9 different zones, all connected by a dozen different walking paths and off-road hiking trails.  After that we will go to a restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Batumi

Driving distance: 60   Km

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will make check-out and drive to visit Martvili Canyon- Natural Monument is located in Martvili municipality. 700 m long stone-paved circular route starts from Martvili Canyon visitor centre and crosses the Dadiani historical trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and historical 30 steps stair constructed by large limestone boulders. Then continue our way to Kutaisi. Lunch in the local restaurant. Arrival in Kutaisi Hotel Check In. Dinner in the restaurant.

Overnight: in Kutaisi

Driving distance: 210   Km

Transfer to Kutaisi International Airport.

Free Spirit Tours wishes you a safe flight!