3D/2N ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE TUSHETI TOUR
Gombori Pass, Alaverdi Cathedral, Abano Pass, Keselo Towers, Bochorna, Diklo Castle
TBILISI, OMALO, DARTLO, SHENAKO
3 Days
Tbilisi
- Adventure
- Bespoke
- Off-road
Expedition overview
DAY 1: TBILISI – GOMBORI PASS – ALAVERDI – ABANO – TUSHETI – OMALO
- The tour will start at 06:00 in the morning, at the meeting place by bike. Departure from Tbilisi via Gombori Pass (1620 m). We will visit Alaverdi Cathedral. After Lechuri village, Stori gorge starts and Tusheti road,from where we will cross Abano Pass (2826 m). We will visit the visitor center in Omalo village where you will get information about Tusheti‘s history, culture, sights and many other things. After that we go to family guesthouses,we will visit Omalo castle towers Keselo კესელოს ციხე which are included in the list of UNESCO monuments. In the evening we will have dinner with traditional Georgian and Tushetian dishes.

DAY 2: OMALO – DARTLO – DIKLO – DOCHU – TUSHETI – BOCHORNA
- Breakfast at the family hotel. Then we will visit the villages of Dartlo Dartlo Church , Kvavlo კვავლოს კოშკი , Bochorna Bochorna View Spot, Dochu and Jvarboseli დოჭუს გადასახედი / Dochu Viewpoint . Here, you will find a courtroom where even female judges were held. Beside that we will visit Tusheti towers, which are included in the UNESCO list of protected monuments and which were restored after the destruction of the village Dartlo. Then we will see the village Bochorna which is the highest populated point in Europe above sea level (2345). We will have lunch in nature and stay here until evening, then we will return to the hotel. In the evening we will have dinner in the family hotel


DAY 3: BOCHORNA – SHENAKO – DIKLO – TBILISI
- Breakfast in the family guests house, on this day we will visit some more villages. Shenako, Diklo and Old Diklo, also Diklo fortess and Shenako St. George Church in Shenako which dates back to the 19th century. After that we will get back to Tbilisi. On the way we will have lunch, you will also meet many other villages and hamlets, many waterfalls and ravines, if lucky enough Niamors and many other rare species of animals and birds.

Price:
490 GEL pp + 200 GEL for single room
Information
Recommendations:
In Tusheti you should definitely bring comfortable sports or special mountain shoes.Besides that, summer and winter clothes at the same time, because during the day mostly its hot,but in the evening you get cold, so you will need warm clothes in the evening because of the cold weather it is possible to sit close to bonfire or stove
You can’t bring some products that are made of pork or include any kind of pork in Tusheti, take into consideration that there are some places where women can not enter. Respect the rules and traditions that the locals have been following for centuries and that they believe in.
3-Day Tour Dates:
Guaranteed trip starts every FRIDAY 6am from Giant Bicycle monument meeting point.
June:
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June 19-21
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June 26-27
July:
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July 3-5
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July 10-12
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July 17-19
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July 24-26
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July 31- August 2
August:
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August 7-9
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August 14-16
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August 21-23
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August 28-30
September:
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September 4-6
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September 11-13
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September 18-20
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September 25-27
October:
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October 2-4
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October 8-11
In Short
- Gombori Pass – a mountain pass at about 1,620 m altitude, connecting eastern Georgia regions; offers stunning panoramic views and a scenic drive through lush landscapes.
- Alaverdi Cathedral – a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Kakheti, known for its impressive height and rich religious history.
- Abano Pass – one of the highest mountain passes in the Caucasus at 2,826 m, famous for its challenging and thrilling off-road route through rugged terrain.
- Keselo Towers – 18th-century defensive towers built on rocky hills in Tusheti, symbolizing the region’s turbulent past and unique architectural heritage.
- Bochorna – the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe at 2,345 m, offering breathtaking views and a rare glimpse into remote mountain life.
- Diklo Castle – a 19th-century fortress in Tusheti, situated near ancient villages, reflecting the region’s strategic importance and cultural legacy.
Price includes
- Transportation in full 3 days
- Accommodation in a family hotel with double meals and lunch in nature
- Local guide and escort service
- transportation from Tbilisi to Omalo and back
- accommodation for 2 night in Omalo (shared) private single room +200 Gel
- Breakfast and dinner
Price does not include
- Horseback riding which you can take advantage of on site service if you wish.
- 1-1.5 hour horse ride 200 Gel for one person
- Full day horseback tour 250 Gel for one person