Georgia - ancient land, home of wine and the Great Caucasus Mountains FOREIGN

Name: Georgia - ancient land, home of wine and the Great Caucasus Mountains FOREIGN
Start: 2024-09-01T23:55:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-08T09:00:00+01:00
Location: Outdooraholics

Schedule

Sun Sep 01 2024 at 11:55 pm to Sun Sep 08 2024 at 09:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Outdooraholics | London, EN

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Please, note that tickets must be purchased in advance via the link below. Only buying a ticket on the below website will get you a space on the hike!
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/298735448/
Mountainous, colourful and vibrant, Georgia is a spectacular blend of European and Middle Eastern features with an immense natural diversity.
Trip Highlights:
• Visit Georgia - the birthplace of wine and home to Europe’s highest mountain
• Reach the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe - the ancient Ushguli
• Hike to the magnificent Ushba waterfall - towering at 2200m above sea level
• Hike to two mountain glaciers
• Explore the medieval Svaneti region - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Reach the base of Georgia’s highest peak at 2400m
• Visit Kutaisi - one of the oldest towns in Europe with reminders of Russian and Ottoman conquests
• A fine balance between hiking and culture to fully experience the magic of Georgia
• A small group limited to just 16 with 2 English speaking local Georgian Mountain Guides to keep it really special
Join us on a journey to hikers' paradise - Georgia. Nestled on the edge of Europe and Asia, it’s known as "the Balcony of Europe" and holds a unique mixture of diverse scenery - from the highest peaks of the continent to gentle vine clad valleys and ancient settlements. A country with ancient traditions and warm hearted people that is believed to be the birthplace of wine.