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Svaneti & Black Sea Adventure
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Overview
8 Days
Explore Tbilisi before travelling to Tskaltubo and Kutaisi, visit Motsameta monasteri, continue to Mestia and Ushguli for Queen Tamar’s Tower, Lamaria Church and a guided hike toward Shkhara Glacier, then finish with Batumi, its Botanical Garden, Ali and Nino and a Georgian wine tasting in Old Batumi.
Private tour
Svaneti & Black Sea Adventure
An eight-day journey through Georgia combining Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mestia, Ushguli and Batumi with historic city walks, medieval monasteries, mountain hiking, traditional Svan culture, Black Sea views and Georgian wine tasting.
- 8 Days
- Moderate pace
- Adventure
- 1399$ - 1749$
About this route
This eight-day private tour combines Georgia’s historic cities, medieval monasteries, remote Caucasus villages and Black Sea coastline.
The journey begins in Tbilisi with a guided city walk through the historic centre and a visit to the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre area. Afterwards, guests travel west toward Tskaltubo, where they explore atmospheric Soviet-era architecture, including a historic sanatorium and Bathhouse No. 8, before spending the night in Kutaisi.
The next day includes Gelati Monastery, known for its medieval heritage, frescoes and cultural importance, followed by Motsameta Monastery, dramatically positioned above a forested gorge. After free time in Kutaisi, the route continues through Zugdidi toward Mestia, the cultural centre of Upper Svaneti.
In Ushguli, guests travel by suitable mountain vehicle and walk toward Queen Tamar’s Tower. The programme then continues to the starting point of the Shkhara Glacier route for a guided mountain hike with a certified local trekking guide. After lunch, visitors explore Lamaria Church, one of Upper Svaneti’s most important religious landmarks.
The Svaneti experience also includes a scenic mountain picnic and panoramic viewpoints. The journey then continues from Mestia toward Batumi on the Black Sea coast.
In Batumi, guests enjoy a city walk and free time before visiting the Botanical Garden, including the bamboo grove and Black Sea viewpoints. The programme also features the Argo Cable Car, panoramic city views, an evening walk along the seaside, the Ali and Nino sculpture and a Ferris wheel ride. On the return journey to Tbilisi, guests stop at a winery for a Georgian wine tasting before completing the tour in the capital.
Pricing
- Price for 1-3 people$1399–$1499 — With Car
- Price for 4-7 people$1699–$1749 — Witch Mini-Van
Final price depends on season, group size, hotel choices, transport, and availability.
Best for
- First-time visitors to Georgia
- Mountain and nature lovers
- Hiking and trekking enthusiasts
- History and culture travellers
- Traditional Svan village experiences
- Religious and monastery tours
- Photography enthusiasts
- Couples and small private groups
- Black Sea and mountain combinations
- Soviet architecture enthusiasts
- Wine and culinary experiences
- Multi-region tours of Georgia
- English, Russian and Mandarin-speaking travellers
- Active eight-day private tours
Route in photos
Destinations on this route
Visited in this order. The final plan can be adjusted with the travel manager.
Georgia's capital city with historic streets, viewpoints, and a lively food scene.
Walk · ~25 min
Freedom SquareTbilisi’s central square, marked by the golden Saint George monument and surrounded by important city buildings.
View place →Explore Georgia’s ancient western capital, where centuries-old landmarks, local culture, and beautiful landscapes come together.
Stop
TskaltuboA historic spa town known for mineral springs, Soviet-era sanatoriums, parks and easy access to Prometheus Cave.
View place →Explore Mestia’s ancient Svan towers, traditional house museums and historic churches, then continue to Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali, Tetnuldi and the mountain villages of Upper Svaneti.
Walk · ~30 min
Tower of LoveA solitary stone tower standing on a rock beside the Enguri River and connected with a tragic local love story.
View place →Walk through Ushguli’s historic villages, discover UNESCO-protected Svan architecture, visit Lamaria Church and continue through the Enguri Valley toward Shkhara Glacier.
Walk · ~45 min
Queen Tamar’s Towers and Castle RemainsHistoric fortified structures traditionally associated with Queen Tamar and Georgia’s medieval Golden Age.
View place →A Black Sea coastal city with promenades, gardens, and western Georgia access.
Walk · ~180 min
Batumi Botanical GardenA vast subtropical garden overlooking the Black Sea and containing plant collections from different parts of the world.
View place →Ready when you are
Travel Svaneti & Black Sea Adventure with a private guide
Share your dates and group size — your travel manager confirms timings, transport and the final route with you.
Route lines and map pins are indicative only and not exact driving or walking directions.