Horseriding in Tusheti
TBILISI, ABANO PASS, TUSHETI, KAKHETI
Omalo, Bochorna, Diklo, dartlo, Beghela, Iliurta, Jvarboseli
8-10 Days
Kutaisi
Change Airport- Adventure
- Horseriding
Expedition overview
Day 1: Kutaisi Airport – Tbilisi (250 km)
- arrival in Kutaisi airport
- short snack stop after the flight
- transfer to Tbilisi and check-in at the hotel
- welcome dinner in the old town
- optional night tour of the old town for those interested
- overnight stay at the hote
Day 2: Tbilisi – Keselo Castles – Omalo (190 km)
- morning arrival in Tbilisi, transfer for breakfast
- early morning departure from Tbilisi to Telavi in Kakheti, shopping at the local market
- off-road transfer to Tusheti through the picturesque landscapes of the Abano Pass at 2862m.
- picnic at the pass
- arrival in Omalo and visit to the medieval Keselo Castle
- accommodation in a cozy guesthouse in Omalo and welcome dinner
- overnight stay at the guesthouse
Day 3: Omalo – Bochorna – Dochu – Beghela – Iliurta – Jvarboseli
- breakfast at the family guesthouse, assembly and start of the trek around 10 am
- horseback ride to the Kue viewpoint, passing through Bochorna, the highest inhabited village in Europe, visits to the villages of Dochu and Beghela
- picnic in nature
- continuation of the trek through the charming villages of Iliurta and Jvarboseli
- arrival in the village of Jvarboseli and accommodation at a family guesthouse for the night
- end the day with a delicious homemade dinner
Day 4: Jvarboseli – Verkhovani – Dadikurta – Parsma – Cheso – Dartlo
- breakfast at the guesthouse, preparing the horses for the next stage of the journey
- departure towards lesser-known villages Verkhovani and Dadikurta
- picnic at the Nakaicho Pass surrounded by beautiful panoramic views
- ride through the villages of Parsma and Cheso until reaching Dartlo
- accommodation in one of the most beautiful villages surrounded by old towers – Dartlo
- dinner at a family guesthouse with Tushetian cuisine specialties
Day 5: Dartlo – Kvavlo – Chigo – Diklo
- breakfast at the guesthouse, preparing the horses for the trek
- visit to the unique village of Kvavlo, known for its amazing views, now inhabited by only one family
- continuation of the journey to the village of Chigo and lunch break in nature
- horseback ride towards the Tutarek Pass and the next region of Tusheti
- arrival in the village of Diklo, accommodation in a guesthouse for the night and homemade dinner
Day 6: Diklo – Old Diklo – Shenako – Omalo
- breakfast, preparing the horses for the trek
- visit to the picturesque Old Diklo fortress
- heading to the village of Shenako, known for the 19th-century church dedicated to St. George, and exploring the picturesque village, one of the most populous in Tusheti
- return to Omalo in the evening, the starting point of our trek
- accommodation in a local guesthouse, dinner with Georgian delicacies
Day 7: Omalo – Alaverdi – Tbilisi (190 km)
- breakfast, return from Omalo to Kakheti, through the picturesque Abano Pass
- visit to a local winery, winery tour, wine tasting, and Georgian supra with typical Kakhetian dishes, short culinary workshop, rest
- return to Tbilisi via the scenic Gombori Pass
- accommodation in a hotel, overnight stay
Day 8: Exploring Tbilisi – Sarajishvili Brandy Factory – Tbilisi (60 km)
- breakfast, exploration of the capital, walk along Shota Rustaveli Avenue and the old town, Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica, cable car ride to Narikala Fortress with a magnificent view of the city, walk to the waterfall in the sulfur baths district
- free time in the old town, souvenir shopping
- optional visit to the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths, visit to private baths with sauna and hot sulfuric waters, massages, and peeling
- visit and tasting at the Sarajishvili brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy from 1884
- dinner at a restaurant near the old town with traditional Georgian dishes, toasts, and wine
- return to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 9: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi (260 km)
- breakfast, sightseeing around Tbilisi – visit to the town of Mtskheta, which served as the capital until the 5th century; tour of the legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the site of the coronation and eternal rest of the rulers of Georgia; drive to the hilltop monastery of Jvari
- free time for souvenir shopping and individual meals
- trip to Uplistsikhe – the oldest rock city in Georgia, where settlement traces date back to the second millennium BC.
- drive towards Kutaisi, the historical capital of legendary Colchis, now the third-largest city in Georgia and the capital of the Imereti region
- farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant
- accommodation and overnight stay in Kutaisi
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, one of the largest and most beautiful cities situated in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, the Narikala fortress dating back to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
- Kakheti – the heart of Georgia and the homeland of wine, the region of the most famous vineyards in the Caucasus, with appellations and endemic grape varieties. A region of delicious dishes, charming towns, and historic monasteries.
- Tusheti – a historical region in northeastern Georgia. Its mysterious part differs from all other parts of Georgia. The nature is diverse and enchanting for tourists.
- Omalo – the capital of Tusheti, one of the wildest and most inaccessible regions of the Caucasus. Accessible only for a few months a year via the only off-road access road through the Abano Pass at 2850m.
- Abano Pass – The road to Omalo, also known as the Abano Pass, is known for being one of the most treacherous and dangerous roads in the world.
- Bochorna – a village in Tusheti, considered the highest inhabited settlement in Europe, at an altitude of 2,345 meters above sea level.
- Lake Oreti – located in the protected area of Tusheti at an altitude of 2650 meters above sea level. Lake Oreti offers beautiful views from which you can see the whole of Tusheti.
- Alaverdi – the main temple of Kakheti.
- Kutaisi – the third largest city in Georgia, known from mythology with stories of the Argonauts and the search for the Golden Fleece. The capital of the Imereti region with a charming old town and the majestic Bagrati Cathedral from 1003 towering over the city.
- Visit to the “Sarajishvili” brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy from 1884, and tastings of selected VSOP and XO spirits.
- Uplistsikhe – the oldest rock city in Georgia, where the first traces of settlement date back to 2,000 BC, one of the most important trading points on the Silk Road.
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision of its implementation
- transportation by air-conditioned coach/minibus, transfer to and from the airport
- mineral water in the coach 0.5L per person per day
- guarantee of a replacement coach/minibus in case of breakdown
- hotel or guesthouse reservations and check-in
- organization of a supra at a private winery, with a Tamada (toastmaster), Georgian toasts, and local wine
- off-road vehicles on the tour route
- meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine for dinners at restaurants
- care of a English-speaking guide
- luggage transfer on horses
Price does not include
- airline ticket
- personal expenses
- entrance tickets, wine tastings at wineries
- additional meals during the day (lunch)
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