TREKKING AND HORSE RIDING IN THE NATURE OF TUSHETI AND WINERY 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
It is a historic region located on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. The elevation of Tusheti is 1650-4493m above sea level and occupies about 896 sq. km of area. It is a mountain place where population still has horses as the basic mean of transport. It attracts as Georgians as well as foreigner travelers with its ecologically clean environment, beautiful nature, snowy mountains, alpine meadows, glaciers, waterfalls, diverse landscapes, ancient towers, and cultural inheritance.
Included / Excluded
The price is variable and depands on the number of tourists! 1-20 pax in a Group!
- Accommodation based on TWIN/DBL/TRIPLE rooms -1 night at Babaneuri Winery Hotel 5* -2 nights at Omalo Gueshouse in Tusheti -1 nights in Tbilisi Hotel
- Meal bases as per itinerary B-Breakfast (4); L-Lunch (4); D-Dinner (4);
- All transfers by Delica 4X4
- Entrance tickets and Winery degustation programs to;-
- Babaneuri Winery (wine degustation)
- Chateau Mere Winery (wine degustation)
- Okros Winery (wine degustation)
- Pheasant’s Tears (wine degustation)
- Ethnographic Museum & visitor center
- Guiding: -English speaking guide during the whole tour program.
- Guiding: Specialized a Horse riding two guides.
- A horse for each Person
- Airport transfer for two ways doesn’t matter which country and what time are you arriving from or departure to. Driver with TravelPoint board will meet you
- 1 lt. of water per person, per day
- Georgian Souvenir Gift
- International flight
- Travel insurance & Personal expenses
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Arrival in Tbilisi, whre you will be meet by the representative of Travel Point Agency.
Transfer to Hotel.
08:00-09:00 (Breakfast time)
After Breakfast drive to the winery so called ‘Pheasant’s Tears’,-covers 28 hectares of Kisi, Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Shakapito and Tavkveri. Pheasant’s Tears is also home to a vineyard library with 200 grape varieties. Degustation time: 2.00 hours. (Tasting 3 sorts of wine plus Chacha). The second destination is Okro’s Winery in Signagi town, which is focused on production of traditional and organic Qvevri wines. They don’t use chemical treatments, additives or sulphur in the wines. Their primary fermentation starts in Qvevri and finishes in bottle. Degustation time: 2.00 hours. (Tasting 4 sorts of wine plus chacha).
ü 13:00 PM (lunch time at a restaurant, which has stunning views from the top of the old town Signagi to the Caucasian mountains and valley from the terrace).
After lunch drive to an impressing Chateau Mere , due to taste excellent cloister wines there. Here, the group will be divided in two groups in order to make wine degustation. This adventurous tour will be ended by an unforgettable dinner with traditional cuisine in Babaneuri Winery, with hiking trails in the forest & foothills, the vineyard, winery and boutique hotel nestles in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountain range. Time duration: 2:00 hours, which Includes, – walking through vineyards, get information about wine producing technology, degustation time: 2 hours & Tasting 3/4 sorts of wines plus Chacha.
(B/L/D) Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included in tour package.
Overnight in Babaneuri winery hotel *****
07:00-08:00 (Breakfast time)
After breakfast departure to Tusheti/Omalo, a municipality center of Tusheti Region/Georgia, 1880 m. above sea level. Drive to Omalo via Abano pass (at 2,970 m. 9, 350ft.), the highest drivable mountain pass, which is located in the central Part of the Great Caucasus maintains. (Photo-Stop)
- Distance from Alvani to Omalo is 90 km.
- 13:00-14:00 PM have a lunch on the open air, picnic and enjoy the views of Caucasus Mountains’Glaciers, waterfalls and rare spices of flora.
After lunch continue to drive to Keselo Castle (XVIIIcc),- Visit “the Castle of Keselo”,-a small medieval fortress just above the village of Omalo, constructed during the Mongol invasions in 1230. (Photo Stop). There is a chain of villages and sites of ancient villages runningalong Gometsri Gorge: Dartlo (2000 m), Kvavlo (hiking, – 800m), Chesho, Dano. If the time permits us we will visit the village of Farsma.
- Dartlo-Kvavlo (↑ 320 , 1 h, 2 km)
- Kvavlo-Chesho (↑ 300m ↓ 500m, 1.40 hours, 6km)
(B/L/D) Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner are included in tour package
Overnight in Omalo Guesthouse
07:00-08:30 AM (Breakfast time)
After breakfast, at first we will meet two specialized horse guides and then by help of them we’ll start our tour by horses. Each person will have their own horse. During this wonderful tour we’ll have the opportunity to visit green-colored alpine Oreti Lake, walking by horse through beautiful pine forest, enjoy alpine meadows and breathtaking views over Tusheti. The lake itself is located in the protected area of Tusheti at about 2650 meters above sea level, at about 9km from the village Omalo.
From the lake we will look at the Caucasus Mountains face to face
- We will have a lunch on the
- Starting /ending point: hotel
- SIn total the program takes at about 8 h.
Overnight in Omalo Gueshouse
(B/L/D) Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included into tour package
07:00-08:00 AM (Breakfast time)
After breakfast, visit Shenako, one of the most populated villages in highland Tusheti. The village is overlooked by Mt. Diklo (4285m.) and contains a series of buildings of Georgian folk architecture. (Stop the cars in Shenako). Afterwards, walk to Diklo, neutral territory with Russia starts here; it has an old fortress perched on a spectacular rock promontory. In dense, virgin pine groves, you will follow an ancient sledge road cut through the woods 200 years ago. There you have a great view of a rockypine forest, where some endangered animals-Ounce and wild Goat -are dwelling.
- From Shenako to Diklo Fortress,- ↑ 380 m ↓225 m, 2 Hours, 6 km.
- Lunch Time: 13:00 PM -14:00 PM
En route visit the Ethnographic Museum and Visitor’s center of Tusheti. (Photo Stop)
Afterwards, we take our long drive to Tbilisi.
Arrival in Alvani and have dinner here.
Afterwards, we will continue driving towards Tbilisi, reach the Capital by late evening.
Transfer to the airport and departure
End of the tour
Gallery
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VERY IMPOSTANT TOUR INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VISITORS:
- It is forbidden to catch, banish or cause any harm to animals
- It is forbidden to climb on rocks without us or stand at the edge of gorges
- Start a fire on the places other than specially designed spots
- According to local customs and traditions, it is forbidden for females to enter sacred places and chapels
- It is necessary to hold your passport or Identify documents with you In Tusheti protected area
Weather: the best season for this holiday is from mid-May till November. The average daytime temperature in May, Sep and Oct, is about +20 C to
+25 C and in summer time +28C to +35C. Some days are spent in the mountainous areas where the weather is variable. The temperature changes from +20C /afternoon/ to below +5C/+10C at night.
Health matters: Everyone should be able to participate in this holiday, without any limitation of age and physical shape. We recommend that each person will carry a small personal first aid kit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health before you join the holiday.
Insurance: It is essential that everyone has a medical and personal insurance throughout the period of participating in our tours. The policy should include hospitalization, repatriation, medical expenses and loss of baggage. You always have to carry a copy of your insurance policy with you.
Recommended Currency for Exchange: USD or EUR
Where to Exchange: Most major towans as well as villages; your guide will advise (On request)
Automatic teller Machine: In major towns as well as in most villages throughout Georgia
Credit card Acceptance: Most major towns as well as villages
Travelers Cheques: Travelers’ cheques are difficult to change.
Luggage: Please bear in mind that you should carry your own luggage, so please don’t overload yourself. Take one suitcase on wheels and daypack.
Clothing: Please take with you rain coat and warm jacket, weather is changeable in Caucasus. Also we advise you to wear comfortable sport shoes, especially for visiting mountainous regions. As for equipment, don’t forget to take swimsuit, sunglass and sunhat. Before departure we recommend you to contact.
Other details available upon request
Yours faithfully
