Svaneti Tours & Holidays
Svaneti Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Situated in the northwestern part of Georgia, the historical province of Svaneti is one of the country's greatest treasures. The stunning landscapes are scattered with picturesque villages, which are home to the famous Svanetian towers, any of the architectural monuments of Upper Svaneti are included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking, dominated by mountains and dramatic gorges and valleys which are covered in rich alpine forests and wonderful meadows ...
Situated in the northwestern part of Georgia, the historical province of Svaneti is one of the country's greatest treasures. The stunning landscapes are scattered with picturesque villages, which are home to the famous Svanetian towers, any of the architectural monuments of Upper Svaneti are included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking, dominated by mountains and dramatic gorges and valleys which are covered in rich alpine forests and wonderful meadows and grasslands, making it a fantastic area to explore.
The mountain regions are probably what most Georgians would identify as the heart of their country, and their spectacular beauty is a large part of the appeal to the foreign traveller. Here small communities of Svan people, difficult to reach because of the nature of the terrain, have kept their traditions even more tenaciously than the rest of their compatriots, exemplified particularly through their music and dancing.
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The mountain regions are probably what most Georgians would identify as the heart of their country, and their spectacular beauty is a large part of the appeal to the foreign traveller. Here small communities of Svan people, difficult to reach because of the nature of the terrain, have kept their traditions even more tenaciously than the rest of their compatriots, exemplified particularly through their music and dancing.
Best experiences
Walk to the stunning lakes of Korundi
Go off the beaten track and discover some of the most beautiful lakes in Georgia, located high on a plateau and surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views.
Learn how to make Svan meat bread
In the company of your local host, learn how to make the famous meat bread of the region, from dough making, to seasoning the filling and baking the bread.
Enjoy a folklore musical performance
Experience the beautiful sounds of Georgia’s traditional folk instruments, accompanied by the ‘human masterpiece’ that is polyphonic Georgian singing, believed to date back to the 8th century.
Learn about Georgia's ancient Svan people
Passed down through the generations in a family of woodcarvers, the preserved building of the Ethnographic Museum showcases the traditional layout of a Svaneti home, as well as numerous fascinating artefacts.
Hike to Shkhara Glacier from Ushguli
Experience one of the most breath-taking journeys in Georgia as you take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful valley scenery en route to Shkhara Glacier, enjoying a local picnic in these stunning remote surroundings.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
