Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi
Arrive in Tbilisi and transfer to a hotel.
Day 2: Tbilisi/Telavi
We have walking tour of Tbilisi visiting the highlights of the Old Town with beautiful Orthodox Christian Churches, Mosque, Synagogue, famous and refreshing Sulphur Baths, narrow cobbled streets with hanging wooden carved multi-colored balconies and the 19th century houses following the architectural styles of the 19th century Europe, Narikala Fortress, the glass Bridge of Peace. Continue to Telavi and on the way visit a winery to taste home-made Georgian wines kept in traditional Qvevri under the ground.
Overnight in Telavi.
Day 3: Telavi/Verkhovani/Tsaro/Verkhovani
Start very early in the morning. Travel to Tusheti province over Abano Pass. Pas Omalo we drive to Gometsari Gorge and stay at a very romantic village built on the steep mountain slope over Alazani River.
We meet our horses and to get used to them take a short ride to Tsova Tusheti Gorge past the deserted village ruins of Tsaro. Return to Verkhovani.
Overnight in Verkhovani.
Day 4: Verkhovani/Nakaicho Pass/Parsma/Dartlo
Start our horse-riding via Dadikurta – the highest village of Tusheti and continue over the Pass with magnificent 360 degree views and down the valley to Parsma village that houses pagan engraved paintings on the tower stones.
Overnight in Dartlo.
Day 5: Dartlo/Dano/Qvavlo/Omalo
Today we ride through Dano village to Qvavlo. We can see how locals make cheese today. Back to Dartlo and ride to Omalo.
Overnight in Omalo.
Day 6: Omalo/Shenako/Diklo/Omalo
Enjoy a half day ride to Shenako and Diklo. Walk to Old Diklo as horses aren’t permitted there due to Khati- the sacred praying areas of Tushetians. Back to Omalo and a masterclass of Tushetian Khinkali making.
Overnight in Omalo.
Day 7: Omalo/Tbilisi
Drive to Tbilisi and enjoy free time in the old city.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport and departure.
