The land of the golden fleece (10 Days)

See the land where the mythical Argonauts had their adventure Colchis is the land where the epic legend of the Argonauts was acted out and where the golden fleece was kept. Explore Svaneti, the highlands of this ancient legend. For centuries, the Svan ethnic groups preserved their intact culture, cut off from the outside world by the high and inaccessible mountains. Here, gold in rivers is still collected using sheep’s fleece.

Complete 10-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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10 Days
Detailed Daily Program
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Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi

Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi Day 1

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi

met and assisted at the airport.
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Day 2: Tbilisi sightseeing tour

Day 2: Tbilisi sightseeing tour Day 2

Day 2 Tbilisi sightseeing tour

visit a town with centuries old history and discover its museum treasures.
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Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi

Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi Day 3

Day 3 Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi

drive west towards the second biggest city of the country; en route visit Mtsketa, the former capital and religious center of the country.
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Day 4: Kutaisi and its surroundings

Day 4: Kutaisi and its surroundings Day 4

Day 4 Kutaisi and its surroundings

explore Kutaisi, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Colchis. In the afternoon visit Vani archaeological site.
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Day 5: Kutaisi - Mestia

Day 5: Kutaisi - Mestia Day 5

Day 5 Kutaisi - Mestia

venture north to Svaneti - it was here that most of the Colchi’s gold was obtained.
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Day 6: Mestia and its surrounding

Day 6: Mestia and its surrounding Day 6

Day 6 Mestia and its surrounding

leisure day in highlands of Svaneti; visit Latali and Lenjeri villages with medieval watchtowers and churches, get acquainted with Svan school of iconography.
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Day 7: Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia

Day 7: Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia Day 7

Day 7 Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia

explore Ushguli, architecturally unique Middle Age fortification, surrounded by the 5000 m giants of the Caucasus Mountain Range.
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Day 8: Mestia - Zugdidi - Batumi

Day 8: Mestia - Zugdidi - Batumi Day 8

Day 8 Mestia - Zugdidi - Batumi

from Svaneti highlands drive to subtropics of Adjara region – the land of citruses and tea.
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Day 9: Batumi sightseeing tour

Day 9: Batumi sightseeing tour Day 9

Day 9 Batumi sightseeing tour

explore Batumi, one of the oldest cities inhabited from as early as the third century BC. Visit Gonio fortress and Batumi Archaeological Museum.
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Day 10: Departure

Day 10: Departure Day 10

Day 10 Departure

transfer to the airport.

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