2 days trip – Shatili jeep tour from Tbilisi

Shatili jeep tour from Tbilisi includes visiting one of the Georgian Caucasus regions Khevsureti. The road to Khevsureti is mostly unpaved, so for safety reasons, you need to travel with a 4×4 off-road vehicle. The off-road jeep tour will start after the Zhinvali water reservoir and will take you to Shatili – one of the brilliant and unique monuments of Georgian architecture. In addition to enjoying the beautiful nature of the Caucasus Mountains, you will visit ancient villages and architectural monuments. You will visit the ethnographic museum in Korsha and the museum of Vazha Pzhavela in Chargali. The highest section of the road is at the crossing of Datvijvari Pass(2677 meters above sea level).

Prices for adults:

Early booking discount – 10%

* Free for Youth only with Adults (age 16 – 21)

* Free for Kids (age 3 – 15)

* Cheap price guarantee on any private tours from Tbilisi

2 days trip – Shatili jeep tour Itinerary

Day 1:

• Zhinvali water reservoir – An artificial reservoir of great importance for the water supply of Tbilisi. It was established in 1985 in connection with the construction of the Zhinvali hydroelectric power plant in the Aragvi River valley. It is surrounded by mountains, so this huge artificial lake fascinates with its natural beauty.
  
• Ethnographic museum in Korsha –  The museum was founded in 1983 in the village of Korsha. The museum holds ethnographic material depicting Khevsurian life.
  
• Bear-Cross Pass – Pass connecting two parts of Khevsureti. The highest point of the route is 2677 meters above sea level. This extreme road through mountains and alpine meadows is also known for its breathtaking beauty.
  
• Lebaikar Castle – This is an example of castle houses spread in Khevsureti and Tusheti in the Middle Ages. Lebaiskar is a 5-storey tower. The floors are connected by a staircase.
  
• Shatili – It is one of the unique monuments of Georgian construction art. The village perched on a rock was both a dwelling and a fortress, it guarded the northern passages of Georgia for centuries. A narrow stone staircase rises all the way between the buildings of the village. There are passages between the buildings, through which it was possible to rush the whole village in case of enemy invasion without leaving the village. In 2007, Shatili was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  
• Overnight in local Guesthouse

Day 2:

• Burial grounds in Anatori – The archeological site is located 3 kilometers from Shatili. Archaeological excavations have uncovered XI-XV century buildings and tombs. There are different opinions and hearing about it in the place is much more interesting and mystical.
  
• Mutso Castle – The village is in the valley of the river Ardoti, a historical watchman and defender of the entrance to Khevsureti. There are currently four fortress towers and several dwellings in Mutso. Including the legendary Torghva Castle and Tower. The village is located at 1880 meters above sea level.
  
• Vazha Pshavela House Museum in Chargali – House-Museum of the greatest Georgian poet Vazha-Pshavela was founded in 1961. It preserves memorial items related to the life and work of the poet, as well as ethnographic materials of the XIX and early XX centuries.
  
• Return to Tbilisi