We’ll meet at the hotel in Tbilisi in the afternoon. After some rest, we’ll go for the first walk around the city. We will wander along the narrow streets, visit Rustaveli Avenue with its multiple shops, theaters and museums, see the Freedom Square and charming houses of the Old Town.

In the evening we’ll take the cable car up to the Narikala Fortress, the best viewpoint of the city. Evening Tbilisi in magical lights is especially beautiful. Then we’ll have dinner in a cozy restaurant and head back to the hotel.

Early in the morning we’ll take a train to Megrelia — the historical region of Western Georgia. We will get off in Zugdidi where we’ll get a minibus to make it to Svaneti, the highest inhabited area in the Caucasus. On the way we’ll stop to see the Enguri hydroelectric dam, which is the biggest hydroelectric power station in the Caucasus.

On the way to Mestia — the capital of Svaneti — we will enjoy breathtaking views of mountain rivers, waterfalls, snowy peaks and flowering valleys. Upon arrival, we will check into a mini hotel and go for a walk along the cozy evening streets. Let’s try to count all the Svan towers — there are several dozens of them here, and we will even climb one.

After getting back to the hotel we’ll have to prepare the equipment for our hike and listen to the safety instructions.

Today the active part of our journey begins. We’ll pack our backpacks and get on the cable car to the top of Zuruldi Mountain rising above Mestia. From here we’ll follow the path offering stunning views of green hills and snow-capped peaks. We’ll see toy-like houses scattered far below in the valley and enjoy glares of sunlight on the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range.

The trail will lead us to the small village of Tsvirmi. It seems as if we have been transported to the Middle Ages — here, local people, as many centuries ago, slowly graze cattle, do housework, and use ox-drawn carts as transport. We’ll walk around the village, see the ancient towers and the church built in the 9th century.

In the evening we’ll set up a camp in a picturesque place near the stream.

In the morning we’ll pack up our tents and continue our journey. First, there will be a difficult hike along an unpaved dusty road towards Mount Tetnuldi, but then we’ll turn to a cozy path running through the forest and alpine meadows. After walking a few kilometers, we’ll reach the highland village of Adishi, hidden in the gorge of Adishchala River. The view of ancient Svan towers, red roofs of old houses and green wooded slopes makes a dazzling impression.

We’ll keep going a little further along the river and set up a camp on the riverbank. In the twilight we’ll light up the fire and watch the starry sky above.

In the morning we’ll walk to Adishi Glacier, where the Adishchala River originates. The size of the glacier is impressive: it spreads for almost two kilometers. We’ll touch the ancient ice that has been covering the green valley for many centuries, and admire the views of the snow-covered Tetnuldi.

Next challenge — climbing to Chkhunderi Pass. From the top we’ll be able to overlook mountain ranges, glaciers and lakes. On our way up we’ll have to ford the river. It will be an unforgettable experience! If the water is too high, we’ll cross the river on horseback.

From the Chkhunderi Pass we’ll go down to the valley of the Khaldeschala River and find a waterfall cascading down from rocky ledges. Moving along the valley, we’ll reach Khalde Village with a complicated history — in the 19th century it was completely destroyed. The guide will tell you how and why this happened.

For the night we’ll stop at a campsite in the valley of Enguri River. Here we’ll be able to take a shower and taste Georgian cuisine.

In the morning we’ll start our way to the famous highland village of Ushguli. It will be a light hike with no backpacks, they will be waiting for us in Mestia.

We’ll follow the caravan trail along the Enguri Valley. At the end of the way we’ll be rewarded by a stunning view of ancient buildings and towers against the background of the highest peak of Georgia — Shkhara. We’ll take a walking tour around the village, shoot multiple pictures, and then return to Mestia.

We’ll dedicate the evening to preparations and rest before the second part of our trek.

In the morning those who wish can ride a horse and enjoy the landscapes of Mestia (for an extra charge). Then we’ll visit Mikhail Khergiani Museum. Mikhail Khergiani is a famous mountaineer of Svan origin, the main pride of the region. The museum dedicated to him is located in a building of the 14th century, where the original furnishings of those times have been preserved. We’ll learn about the life of Svans several centuries ago, and about the history of mountaineering in Georgia.

Then we’ll leave Mestia and go up through the pine forest to the Koruldi lakes — several small basins scattered like diamonds at the foot of Mount Ushba. We’ll set up tents right on the shore and end the day observing snowy peaks lurking in the dark and mirror surface of the lakes.

Today we’ll get up early to conquer the top of Koruldi Mountain. Moving along the scree high above Mestia we’ll climb Koruldi. The top offers an impressive panorama of Mount Ushba that seems so close from here, and other peaks of the Main Caucasian Range.

In the afternoon we’ll descend back to Mestia and share our impressions of the trip at a farewell dinner.

In the morning we’ll take a minibus to Zugdidi. The Black Sea coast is not far from the city, so we’ll leave our backpacks in a storage room and hurry up to the beach. Anaklia is a young resort on the Black Sea, where we’ll spend a couple of hours relaxing on the beach and eating fruits.

Then we’ll return to Zugdidi and take a train to Tbilisi. On the way, we’ll observe the change of landscapes in different regions of Georgia: from forested hills and flowering meadows to agricultural fields, orchards and vineyards. The train arrives in Tbilisi at 23:20. From the railway station, you can take a taxi to the airport or a hotel (transfer is not included in the price).