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OFF-ROAD IN TUSHETI

TBILISI, KAKHETI, TUSHETI, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI

Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Stepantsminda, Omalo, Djvarboseli, Telavi, Truso

10 Days

Tbilisi

Change Airport
  • Adventure
  • Bespoke
  • Off-road

Program

Day 0:

  • arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours

Day 1: Tbilisi Airport – Tbilisi Sightseeing (20 km)

  • after breakfast, explore the capital, take a walk along Shota Rustaveli Avenue and through the old town, visit the Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica, take a cable car to Narikala Fortress with a magnificent view of the city, walk to the waterfall located in the city center in the sulfur baths district
  • free time, break for individual meal
  • optionally, visit the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths, visit private baths with sauna and hot therapeutic waters, massages, and exfoliation
  • welcome dinner at a renowned restaurant, combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances
  • return to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 2: Tbilisi – Omalo (190 km)

  • after breakfast, depart for Kakheti through the picturesque Gombori Pass
  • off-road drive through one of the most dangerous and spectacular roads in Georgia, through the Abano Pass (2962 m above sea level) to Omalo – a village located in the inaccessible Caucasus mountains for only a few months a year
  • picnic/lunch
  • dinner and overnight stay at a guesthouse in Omalo

Day 3: Omalo – Dartlo – Chesho – Parsma – Girevi – Shenako – Diklo – Omalo (60 km)

  • after breakfast, drive to the mountain village of Dartlo with historic medieval defensive towers
  • drive through Tusheti to another valley and visit the highland villages of Shenako and Diklo
  • picnic
  • short trek to Diklo fortress
  • return to Omalo, bonfire with kebabs, wine, and chacha, accompanied by local musicians
  • overnight stay in Omalo
  • optionally, organize a horse ride from Omalo to Shenako and Diklo on this day

Day 4: Omalo – Bochorna – Jvarboseli – Omalo (20 km)

  • after breakfast, visit the shepherds in Bocorna (Bochorna) – the highest village in Europe
  • drive deeper into Tusheti to the village of Jvarboseli
  • lunch at an agrotourism farm and free time to relax by the river
  • return to Omalo, evening bonfire
  • overnight stay in Omalo

Day 5: Omalo – Supra – Telavi (100 km)

  • after breakfast, depart from Omalo and return through the Abano Pass to Kakheti
  • tour of Kakheti – a region known for wine production, rich in medieval fortresses, charming towns, and impressive monasteries
  • organization of supra – a traditional Georgian feast at a friendly host’s vineyard, combined with wine and local food tasting, Georgian cuisine workshops (bread baking or making churchkhela), and live music
  • overnight stay in a hotel in Telavi

Day 6: Telavi – Gremi – Wine tour – Telavi (120 km)

  • after breakfast, departure to the Alazani Valley with a stop at the local market
  • visit to a winery and museum in Numisi, Kindzmarauli winery, Khareba winery – a wine cellar converted into a wine repository – wine tastings
  • Gremi Fortress, until the 16th century serving as the capital of Kakheti, with a view of the vast Alazani Valley
  • dinner at the winery
  • return to the hotel, overnight stay

Day 7: Telavi – Ananuri – Rafting – Stepantsminda (250 km)

  • after breakfast, departure from Kakheti towards the famous Georgian Military Road, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz
  • en route stop at Ananuri Fortress from the 17th century, picturesquely located above the Zhinvali reservoir
  • optionally, rafting on the Aragvi River, picnic by the river
  • break for individual meal
  • stop at a beautiful viewpoint just before the Cross Pass (2395 m above sea level)
  • accommodation in Stepantsminda, free time, dinner, overnight stay

Day 8: Stepantsminda – Truso Valley – Tsminda Sameba – Stepantsminda (70 km)

  • after breakfast, off-road trip to Truso Valley, known for its mineral springs, lakes, medieval defensive towers, Abano Monastery, and Zakagori fortress
  • walk through the valley, tasting mineral waters and a picnic in the open air with local shepherds and barbecue
  • drive to the town of Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi), and visit one of the most beautifully located monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, located at an altitude of 2170 m above sea level at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 m above sea level)
  • return to Gudauri/Stepantsminda, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 9: Stepantsminda – Pasanauri – Mtskheta – Tbilisi (160 km)

  • after breakfast, drive to the Pasanauri area
  • return towards Tbilisi, visit the Mtskheta area – the city of Mtskheta, which until the 5th century AD served as the capital; tour of the legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the coronation and final resting place of the rulers of Georgia; transfer to the Jvari Monastery located on top of the hill
  • accommodation at the hotel, walk through the city center, free time, opportunity to buy souvenirs
  • farewell dinner, return to the hotel for overnight stay or rest before the flight

Day 10: Transfer to the airport

  • transfer to the airport

Information

The provided offer can be adjusted to meet the requirements of each client. We can suggest the appropriate standard of hotels, enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia, and extend it for any number of days.

 

*PRICES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE DATE OR NUMBER OF PERSONS

*OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DISPATCH

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help you organize your dream trip!

In Short

  • Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities situated in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, Narikala Fortress, whose history dates back to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
  • Mtskheta – the first capital of Georgia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Georgia adopted Christianity (326 AD), often called “Little Jerusalem” with the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery – built in the 6th century, offering a beautiful view of Mtskheta and the intersecting rivers Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi.
  • Telavi – the capital of Kakheti, full of monuments and attractions with a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
  • Omalo – the capital of Tusheti; a medieval town located in the accessible only for a few months a year mountain of the Caucasus.
  • Dartlo, Chesho, Parsma, Shenako, Diklo – highland villages located in the heart of Tusheti, known for medieval stone houses and defensive towers.
  • Keselo Fortresses – medieval fortress located near the border with Russia.
  • Pichekhi – medieval fortress located near the border with Russia.
  • Kakheti – the heart of Georgia and the homeland of wine, the region of the most famous vineyards in the Caucasus, appellations, and endemic grape varieties. A region of delicious dishes, charming towns, and historic monasteries.
  • Georgian supra – traditional dinner with toasts, live music, and Georgian cuisine specialties at a private vineyard.
  • Gremi Fortress – the old capital of Kakheti, until the 16th century serving as the capital of Kakheti, an important point on the Silk Road route, Citadel overlooking the vast Alazani Valley.
  • Georgian Military Road – one of the most spectacular mountain routes with the Cross Pass (2395 m above sea level) and the Ananuri Fortress located on the Zhinvali Reservoir.
  • Stepantsminda – a city amidst the High Caucasus Mountains with the Tsminda Sameba temple located against the background of the majestic Mount Prometheus – Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri) 5054 m.
  • Full-day off-road to the Truso Valley and outdoor picnic with local shepherds and barbecue.
  • Rafting with a picnic on the mountainous Aragvi River.

Price includes

  • preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision over its implementation
  • transportation by air-conditioned minibus/coach, airport transfers
  • mineral water in the bus 0.5L/person per day
  • guarantee of providing a replacement minibus/coach in case of breakdown
  • hotel or guesthouse/private vineyard reservations and check-ins
  • organization of a supra at a private vineyard, with a Tamada and Georgian toasts and local wine
  • welcome dinner combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances
  • off-road vehicles on the tour route
  • meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
  • drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine for dinner at restaurants
  • English-speaking guide, pilot services
  • telephone consultations for tour members [for small groups]

Price does not include

  • airfare
  • personal expenses
  • additional meals during the day (lunch)
  • entrance tickets, wine tastings at wineries