The best of Tusheti
- Tour Code: WT-014
- Category: Easy Walking
- Grade: Easy
- Duration: 4 days
- Walking Length: 1-3km
- Season: June-September
Day 1: Tbilisi – Omalo
Trip from Tbilisi to Tusheti. Arrival in Telavi though the beautiful Gombori pass (1622m), from where we continue drive along the Alazani valley by passing beautiful villages of Kakheti region. On the way visit the Alaverdi Monastery(11c). The way to Tusheti starts from the village pshaveli. The serpentin road is steep and rough. Along the way we pass wonderful scenery and see the most beautiful views - amazing alpine meadows, snowy mountain pikes, glaciers. Crossing the main Caucasian Ridge over Abano pass at the elevation 2926meters. (In good weather condition we can arrange a louch on the Pass). Through the mountainous road we reach village Omalo - the provincial center of Tusheti and after short brake, see the sights of the village Omalo - Visiting Kesalo fortress and ethnographic museum of Tusheti. Overnight in Omalo at the comfortable guesthouse (L.D)
Day 2: Omalo – Dartlo – Chesho - Farsma - Girevi
After breakfast drive to the direction Pirikiti Gorege. Along the way visit some beautiful sites of Tushet Que then Ghele (have short walking there 0 – 30hr). Arrival in Dartlo. The village and its architectural monuments are included in the World’s Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. Explore surroundings of the village Dartlo and then drive along the Pirikiti Gorge. On the road way we’ll pass some of the ancient picturesque villages of Pirikiti gorge: Chesho, Parsma, Girevi. We will walk to the Parsma village and Girevi (30-1h). Have a Lunch nearby village Parsma. Return the same way to Omalo.
Overnight in Omalo at the Guesthouse, Dinner with national dishes and Georgian Chacha or Wine. (B.L.D)
Day 3: Omalo – Bochorna – Dochu - Gometsari Gorge
After breakfast we drive to Gometsari Gorge. Gometsari Gorge is distinguished with its different landscape, diversity of nature, panoramic views and well-preserved old villages. The road in this Gorge mainly runs at 2300 meters above s.l. and providing splended panoramic views on it. Along the way we pass beautiful villages of Gometsari Gorge: Bochorma, Dochu, Beghela, Jvarboseli, Iliurta. In village Illiurta we’ll Visit Church of saint Gorge (19c). Optionally walk to the village Koklata - for photo shoots, From this point we have the most beautiful panoramic views on the Gorge also. The same way drive back to Omalo. Overnight in Omalo at Comfortable guesthouse, Dinner with national dishes and Georgian Chacha or Wine. (B.L.D)
Day 4: Omalo – Kvareli - Tbilisi
Today we have long trip back to Tbilisi. When we arrive in Kaheti, we’ll visit wine cellar of famous wine producing company Khareba in Kvareli. We taste 3 sort of wine and after lunch depart for Tbilisi. End Tour.
Tour Included:
- All entrance fees
- Tour Guide
- Private transfers by 4WD jeep with A/C
- Accommodation in the Hotels & Guesthouses
- All meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Tents, sleeping bags on the route
- Daily bottle of mineral water
- All services charge and government tax
Tour Excluded:
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Other not mentioned
NOTE: Price is calculated according to the number of people.
| Group | 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | single supplement |
| Price in EUR | 690 | 785 | 880 | 975 | 1068 | 1160 | 190 |