Tour to Tusheti – Tusheti National Park 7 days

Arrival in Tbilisi. Meet with the driver and transfer to the hotel. 

Tbilisi half day walking tour. 

The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking the Mtkvari river gorge.

Metekhi Church is located in the ancient historical district of Metekhi, on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, in old Tbilisi. Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is one of the oldest churches built in Tbilisi. Researchers confirm that the temple was built in the 6th century.

Sulfur baths - Chreli Abano located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.

Visit The Bridge of Peace- While standing on the bridge, you can have a beautiful view at the historical part of Tbilisi and its surroundings, spread out across the banks of the Mtkvari River. You can’t leave Tbilisi without seeing Rike park and the main attraction of the park - the ropeway. Enjoying the wonderful views of Tbilisi from the ropeway, the city seen from such a height is an amazing, unforgettable sight.

Welcome dinner at the local restaurant

Overnigh in Tbilisi

After breakfast early morning we begin Trip to Tusheti. Along the way we’ll visit Alaverdi Monastery. Switching to 4WD cars and departure for Tusheti. Narrow, dusty road climbs from the lowlands to the 2900m high Abano pass and offers thrilling views into the valley below. On the way we will see Omalo, the largest settlement in Tusheti. After visit of fortified Keselo hill.

Come to village Dartlo - Tusheti’s fairy tale. Located 200km from Tbilisi in a remote Eastern Mountain region of Tusheti, Dartlo represents a dream village, on the beautiful alpine slopes of Caucasus Mountains at the level of 1850m; Tusheti’s Alazani River, lots of homestays, Cafe with a perfect location, camping places, tasty mountain cheese, view to waterfall from the houses and even more Dartlo has to offer. 

Dinner and accommodation at the guesthouse in Dartlo.

Walking Distance 3.5-4 km one way. Difficulty – easy;

Breakfast. You can do lots of Hiking and walking around Dartlo. But Dartlo itself is one of the most remarkable places in Tusheti owing to its architecture and overall landscape. You can hike village Kvavlo and Dano. It features stone villages, sweeping views, wildflowers and livestock. An automobile road goes from Village Dartlo up to Village Dano, from where it leades to Village Kvavlo. The tower with a pyramid shaped roof overlooks the trail. The village is built on the rocky slopes of the mountain. Sections of it are connected with each other with paths built with stones and rock-cut pathways. 

Overnight and dinner in Dartlo

Walking Distance 10km, Difficulty – Moderate, 4 - 5 hours woalking 

Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit other small Tusheti villages by horseback riding or by hiking. We will take a small detour to see the ruins of the village Parsma and Chesho We follow the Pirikiti Alazani river gorge and reach to village Parsma.

You can follow the Pirikita Alazani river gorge and reach to the village Parsma and Chesho (distance about 10 km) You can rent a horse and cover this route. 

Dinner at your guesthouse.

Walking Distance 5km from Shenako to Diklo; Difficulty – easy

Breakfast. This day of travel we’ll see the most beautiful villages of Tusheti: Shenako, Diklo and ruins of village old Diklo. Drive by 4x4WD car to the direction village Shenako along the Chagma valley. Arrive in village Shenako (2080m). Area is overlooked by mount Diklo, on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus and is bordering Republic of Dagestan (Russian Federation). There are no towers but there are old beautiful houses with unique balconies, stony roofs, stunning views from balconies and church beautifully standing on the hill which changes color during each season – gradually turns from green to yellow and then white. Explore surroundings of the village Shenako, Visit old church of Holy Trinity (19c) and ancient brewery of the village. Hiking from Shenako to Diklo (5 km one way). Village Diklo is located in Tusheti Protected Areas, specifically in Chagmatusheti on 2150 meters above sea level.Both Shenako and Diklo, are two small villages is very old, they are looking like in XII century, the architect and structure is too much old and houses was built by mountain stones. They are looking great. On the way we are going to visit border of Dagestan, on the border standing old Georgian castle which has big history and every locals if you ask them to tell you story about it they can old you everything in details about 30 Georgian heroes how they was defence 10 days them village from enemy.Along the way to old Diklo we will pass through Alpine meadows and will see most beautiful views of Diklo Mountain 4285m. The ruins of Old Diklo village, impressive natural and agricultural landscape, stunning views of the Caucasus mountains, Ageurta fortress ruins, various bird life, opportunity to taste traditional beer. 

Drive back to Dartlo from Diklo. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast drive back to kakheti. You will change a car in village Fshaveli. On the way to Tbilisi, you will see Ikalto Monastery The ruins of the Academy are behind the three churches with evidence of a once thriving wine culture. ‚ It was an academy in a monastery that taught oenology to students 900 years ago. Nowadays, there some plans to make Ikalto once again a center for teaching traditional wine and qvevri making. Nearby Monastery we will visit Chateau Ikalto for rest and wine degustation. Come back to Tbilisi by Gombory pass. End of the tour.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out at noon and transfer to Tbilisi airport.