Discovering & hiking in Tusheti - Georgia
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Dear travelers and nature lovers,
There are so many reasons why Georgia is among my favorite countries and why you should visit Georgia too.
From delicious food to hospitable people, from incredible landscape to vibrant cities – Georgia has it all!
It’s one of these countries where, within a short span of time, you can swim in the Black Sea, go skiing in the Caucasus mountains and in between enjoy bustling city life.
If you’re still wondering if you should visit Georgia or not, below are some convincing reasons why yes, it’s an excellent idea!
Please check our itinerary
TRIP DETAILS
- Days: 7 days/ 6 nights
● Day 1: Airport - Abano pass - Omalo visitors center - Keselo towers
● Day 2: hiking to the village Shenako - hiking to Diklo fortress
● Day 3: hiking from Dartlo to Kvavlo - Bochorna, highest village in Europe
● Day 4: Long drive to Kakheti + photo shoot
● Day 5: Wine tasting - Bodbe nunery - Sighnagi (City of Love)
● Day 6: Jvari monastery - Svetitskhoveli cathedral - Uflistsikhe cave city
● Day 7: Tbilisi tour - free time - Airport.
Schedule of the trip:
August 14, 2026:
- Departure from Beirut at 2:00 am in the morning through Georgian Airlines.
- Arrival to Tbilisi airport at 5:10 am
- Drive to Tusheti from the airport. 9:30 am we will be at the Abano pass, highest pass in Georgia 2826m. Photo stop and breakfast
- Arriving at 12 pm in Omalo visitors center
- visit Keselo towers.
- Check in, free time. Horse riding optional.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 15, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After breakfast we start hiking at 9:00 am to the village Shenako. Hike is easy to moderate 7km. Part of the trail follows the car road; other part of the trail goes through the forest to the ruins of the village Ageurta and continues to the village of Shenako. We will reach the village Shenako approximately around 13:00 (earlier if we have a good pace). In Shenako we will see the 19th century church and enjoy our packed lunches.
- After lunch we will drive to the village of Diklo, where we will have a small hike to Diklo fortress and learn about brave Diklo warriors. (5 km in total).
- At around 16:00 we drive back to the hotel and have free time and dinner.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 16, 2026:
- Breakfast in the hotel
- After breakfast at 9:00 we drive to the village Dartlo. We stop at the Que viewpoint and afterwards drive to Dartlo. In village Dartlo we will see the ruins of the church and one of the oldest courts in Georgia.
- After this, we hike 3.5 km (in total) from Dartlo to Kvavlo. Hike takes around 2 hours from A to A. Elevation gain 350 m to Kvavlo village.
- After hike to Kvavlo we return to Dartlo village and have lunch at the local family.
- After lunch we drive to the highest village in Europe, Bochorna. After visiting Bochorna.
- We drive back to the hotel and have free time and dinner.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 17, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel in Tbilisi
- After breakfast drive to Kakheti long drive photo stops on the way.
- Overnight & dinner in Shilda hotel.
August 18, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- In the morning, we will head directly to visit Georgian wine house in kakheti where u will try tasting Georgian wine.
- You will visit bodbe nunery. Enclosed in bodbe cathedral is the grave of St Nino, the most remarkable female figure in the early history of Christianity in georgia.
- You will also visit the city of love sighnaghi from where you will enjoy picturesque view of alazavi valley and great Caucasus range. Then we have lunch and master class in sighnagi wine taste.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
August 19, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Jvari monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Jvari is a rare case of an Early Medieval Georgian church that has survived to the present day almost unchanged.
- Visit Metskheta - Svetitskhoveli cathedral: an Orthodox Christian cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Uplistsikhe cave city: is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli.
Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
- we will have wine tasting in local wine cellar nearby Uflistsikhe.
- Drive back to Tbilisi.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
August 20, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- we will check Trinity church, peace bridge, metekhi church, Sioni church, old town, will go up on cable car to see mother of Georgia and the view of Tbilisi, Chronicles of Georgia, Visit Jvari monastery and Mtskheta svetitskhoveli church.
- Free time in Tbilisi
- Departure from Tbilisi at 23:30 am through Georgian airlines
- Arrival to Beirut airport on August 21 at 00:55 am
Cost includes:
- Airplane tickets
- High quality transport.
- cultural tour guide and mountain guide during the trek.
- Airport Pickups and drops
- Jeeps in Tusheti region
- Licensed English-speaking guide.
-Twin sharing accommodation in 4-star hotel 21 in tbilisi (2 nights) ; Breakfast included.
- 1 night in 4 stars hotel accommodation in Shilda hotel (twin sharing); Breakfast included.
- 3 nights at terrace Akhaltsikhe hotel - 4 stars; with 2 times meals & lunch boxes in Tusheti region.
- wine tasting in Kvareli wine tunnel
- tickets in Uflistsikhe cave + lunch
- Farewell dinner on Day 6 in Tbilisi with folk show.
Cost excludes
- travel insurance
- passport valid for 6 months
- Horses in tusheti optional and extra (55-60$ per person)
- Lunch in Restaurant on Day 1,3,4,5,7
- Dinner on days 4,5
-Soft/hard drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, all items of personal nature.
-Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the trip due to sickness or emergency purpose.
Equipment Check List for Trekking:
hiking boot, hiking stick, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Gore-tex or waterproof jacket, comfortable pants, fleece, t-shirts, backpack, gloves, warm fleece, hat, towel for rafting, swimsuit
For more information about the price and the reservation please contact:
Daniel Salameh on 70-196750
KEEP HIKING & TRAVELING
There are so many reasons why Georgia is among my favorite countries and why you should visit Georgia too.
From delicious food to hospitable people, from incredible landscape to vibrant cities – Georgia has it all!
It’s one of these countries where, within a short span of time, you can swim in the Black Sea, go skiing in the Caucasus mountains and in between enjoy bustling city life.
If you’re still wondering if you should visit Georgia or not, below are some convincing reasons why yes, it’s an excellent idea!
Please check our itinerary
TRIP DETAILS
- Days: 7 days/ 6 nights
● Day 1: Airport - Abano pass - Omalo visitors center - Keselo towers
● Day 2: hiking to the village Shenako - hiking to Diklo fortress
● Day 3: hiking from Dartlo to Kvavlo - Bochorna, highest village in Europe
● Day 4: Long drive to Kakheti + photo shoot
● Day 5: Wine tasting - Bodbe nunery - Sighnagi (City of Love)
● Day 6: Jvari monastery - Svetitskhoveli cathedral - Uflistsikhe cave city
● Day 7: Tbilisi tour - free time - Airport.
Schedule of the trip:
August 14, 2026:
- Departure from Beirut at 2:00 am in the morning through Georgian Airlines.
- Arrival to Tbilisi airport at 5:10 am
- Drive to Tusheti from the airport. 9:30 am we will be at the Abano pass, highest pass in Georgia 2826m. Photo stop and breakfast
- Arriving at 12 pm in Omalo visitors center
- visit Keselo towers.
- Check in, free time. Horse riding optional.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 15, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After breakfast we start hiking at 9:00 am to the village Shenako. Hike is easy to moderate 7km. Part of the trail follows the car road; other part of the trail goes through the forest to the ruins of the village Ageurta and continues to the village of Shenako. We will reach the village Shenako approximately around 13:00 (earlier if we have a good pace). In Shenako we will see the 19th century church and enjoy our packed lunches.
- After lunch we will drive to the village of Diklo, where we will have a small hike to Diklo fortress and learn about brave Diklo warriors. (5 km in total).
- At around 16:00 we drive back to the hotel and have free time and dinner.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 16, 2026:
- Breakfast in the hotel
- After breakfast at 9:00 we drive to the village Dartlo. We stop at the Que viewpoint and afterwards drive to Dartlo. In village Dartlo we will see the ruins of the church and one of the oldest courts in Georgia.
- After this, we hike 3.5 km (in total) from Dartlo to Kvavlo. Hike takes around 2 hours from A to A. Elevation gain 350 m to Kvavlo village.
- After hike to Kvavlo we return to Dartlo village and have lunch at the local family.
- After lunch we drive to the highest village in Europe, Bochorna. After visiting Bochorna.
- We drive back to the hotel and have free time and dinner.
- Overnight + dinner in hotel Tsetse or hotel Shina or similar
August 17, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel in Tbilisi
- After breakfast drive to Kakheti long drive photo stops on the way.
- Overnight & dinner in Shilda hotel.
August 18, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- In the morning, we will head directly to visit Georgian wine house in kakheti where u will try tasting Georgian wine.
- You will visit bodbe nunery. Enclosed in bodbe cathedral is the grave of St Nino, the most remarkable female figure in the early history of Christianity in georgia.
- You will also visit the city of love sighnaghi from where you will enjoy picturesque view of alazavi valley and great Caucasus range. Then we have lunch and master class in sighnagi wine taste.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
August 19, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Jvari monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Jvari is a rare case of an Early Medieval Georgian church that has survived to the present day almost unchanged.
- Visit Metskheta - Svetitskhoveli cathedral: an Orthodox Christian cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Uplistsikhe cave city: is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli.
Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
- we will have wine tasting in local wine cellar nearby Uflistsikhe.
- Drive back to Tbilisi.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
August 20, 2026:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- we will check Trinity church, peace bridge, metekhi church, Sioni church, old town, will go up on cable car to see mother of Georgia and the view of Tbilisi, Chronicles of Georgia, Visit Jvari monastery and Mtskheta svetitskhoveli church.
- Free time in Tbilisi
- Departure from Tbilisi at 23:30 am through Georgian airlines
- Arrival to Beirut airport on August 21 at 00:55 am
Cost includes:
- Airplane tickets
- High quality transport.
- cultural tour guide and mountain guide during the trek.
- Airport Pickups and drops
- Jeeps in Tusheti region
- Licensed English-speaking guide.
-Twin sharing accommodation in 4-star hotel 21 in tbilisi (2 nights) ; Breakfast included.
- 1 night in 4 stars hotel accommodation in Shilda hotel (twin sharing); Breakfast included.
- 3 nights at terrace Akhaltsikhe hotel - 4 stars; with 2 times meals & lunch boxes in Tusheti region.
- wine tasting in Kvareli wine tunnel
- tickets in Uflistsikhe cave + lunch
- Farewell dinner on Day 6 in Tbilisi with folk show.
Cost excludes
- travel insurance
- passport valid for 6 months
- Horses in tusheti optional and extra (55-60$ per person)
- Lunch in Restaurant on Day 1,3,4,5,7
- Dinner on days 4,5
-Soft/hard drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, all items of personal nature.
-Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the trip due to sickness or emergency purpose.
Equipment Check List for Trekking:
hiking boot, hiking stick, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Gore-tex or waterproof jacket, comfortable pants, fleece, t-shirts, backpack, gloves, warm fleece, hat, towel for rafting, swimsuit
For more information about the price and the reservation please contact:
Daniel Salameh on 70-196750
KEEP HIKING & TRAVELING
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