8-Day Tusheti & Kakheti Adventure Tour | Georgia’s Hidden Highlands

From Tbilisi Old Town to Europe’s Highest Villages
Guaranteed Departure | Small Groups | Authentic Guesthouse Experience

Tour Overview

Discover one of Europe’s most remote and spectacular regions on this unforgettable Tusheti & Kakheti adventure tour. Travel from the historic streets of Tbilisi and the vineyards of Kakheti to the wild heart of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, crossing the legendary Abano Pass (2,826 m) to reach Tusheti National Park.

This journey is designed for travelers seeking raw nature, deep culture, medieval villages, and real local life—far from mass tourism.

Tour Highlights

• 🏙️ Walk through Tbilisi Old Town

• 🍷 Visit Kakheti Wine Region with vineyard & kvevri wine tasting

• ⛪ Explore 11th-century Alaverdi Cathedral

• 🚙 Cross the dramatic Abano Pass (2,826 m) by 4×4 vehicle

• 🏰 Discover Omalo, Tusheti’s medieval tower village

• 🏡 Visit Shenako with its stone houses and historic church

• 🏔️ Panoramic views of Mount Diklo (4,285 m) near the Russian border

• 🏚️ Explore abandoned villages: Chigo, Kvavlo, Baso

• 🥾 Valley hike along Kvavlo – Chesho – Parsma with river crossings

• 🏞️ Cross Nakaicho Pass to Tusheti’s most isolated settlements

• 🏡 Visit Verkhovani & Jvarboseli

• 🌍 Reach Bochorna, considered Europe’s highest inhabited village

• 🍲 Stay in family-run guesthouses with homemade Tusheti cuisine

• Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

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  DAY 1 | Istanbul – Tbilisi – Signaghi – Telavi

  Gateway to Georgia’s Wine Country

  Flight from Istanbul to Tbilisi with Turkish Airlines (TK378). Upon arrival, meet your guide and depart for Kakheti, Georgia’s famous wine region.

  Our first stop is Signaghi, the charming “City of Love” located on the ancient Silk Road. Enjoy panoramic views over the Alazani Valley, followed by lunch.

  Highlights:

  • Walk along Signaghi’s historic city walls

  • Visit Bodbe Monastery, home to the tomb of Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia

  • Explore cobbled streets, restored houses, theater building, and wedding palace

  Continue to Telavi for overnight.

  🛏️ Overnight: Telavi

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  DAY 2 | Alaverdi Cathedral – Abano Pass – Tusheti – Omalo

  After breakfast, visit the majestic Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century), one of Georgia’s tallest and most important religious monuments.

  Enjoy a traditional kvevri wine tasting, learning about Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition.

  Then begins the adventure:

  • Scenic 4×4 drive over Abano Pass (2,826 m)

  • One of the world’s most dramatic mountain roads

  Arrival in Omalo, the capital of Tusheti.

  🛏️ Overnight: Omalo (Guesthouse)

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  DAY 3 | Omalo – Shenako – Diklo – Russian Border Views – Omalo

  Explore Upper Omalo with its medieval defensive towers and sweeping valley views.

  Continue to:

  • Shenako Village – stone houses, traditional lifestyle, historic church

  • Diklo Village – remote settlement facing the Russian border

  Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Diklo (4,285 m) and the Caucasus ridge separating Georgia from Chechnya & Dagestan.

  Return to Omalo.

  🛏️ Overnight: Omalo

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  DAY 4 | Omalo – Dartlo – Chesho – Chigo

  Drive to the iconic village of Dartlo, famous for:

  • Perfectly preserved stone towers

  • Historic stone court (medieval law assembly site)

  Continue to Chesho and the abandoned village of Chigo, where time seems frozen.

  🛏️ Overnight: Tusheti (Guesthouse)

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  DAY 5 | Kvavlo – Baso – Chesho – Parsma Valley Hike

  A full day of exploration and light trekking:

  • Visit Kvavlo and Baso, both abandoned stone villages

  • Begin a scenic valley hike along Kvavlo – Chesho – Parsma

  • River crossings, alpine meadows, and traditional Tushetian landscapes

  🛏️ Overnight: Tusheti (Guesthouse)

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  DAY 6 | Pirikiti Range – Nakaicho Pass – Verkhovani – Jvarboseli

  Cross the rugged Pirikiti Mountain Range via Nakaicho Pass.

  Visit some of Tusheti’s most isolated villages:

  • Verkhovani

  • Jvarboseli

  Experience untouched mountain life, far from modern civilization.

  🛏️ Overnight: Tusheti (Guesthouse)

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  DAY 7 | Beghela – Dochu – Bochorna – Abano Pass – Tbilisi

  Explore:

  • Beghela Village

  • Dochu Village

  • Bochorna, often cited as Europe’s highest permanently inhabited village

  Enjoy spectacular panoramic views before descending via Abano Pass back to Tbilisi.

  🛏️ Overnight: Tbilisi

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  DAY 8 | Tbilisi City Tour – Return to Istanbul

  Guided Tbilisi city tour, including:

  • Old Town streets

  • Historic churches and sulfur bath district

  • Cultural and architectural highlights

  Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul.

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  What’s Included

  ✔ Istanbul – Tbilisi – Istanbul round-trip flight (Turkish Airlines)
  ✔ 7 nights accommodation
  ✔ 7 breakfasts
  ✔ 3 dinners (Tusheti guesthouses)
  ✔ Professional English-speaking guide
  ✔ All excursions & sightseeing
  ✔ All land transportation & 4×4 transfers
  ✔ Airport transfers in Tbilisi
  ✔ Museum & site entrance fees
  ✔ Local refreshments
  ✔ TURSAB compulsory insurance

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  Why Choose This Tour?

  ✅ Rare access to Tusheti National Park
  ✅ Small-group, guaranteed departures
  ✅ Authentic guesthouse stays & local cuisine
  ✅ One of Europe’s most scenic road journeys
  ✅ Perfect for adventure & culture travelers

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  Limited Availability – Book Early

  Tusheti tours operate only a few weeks per year due to weather conditions.
  Secure your seat now for an unforgettable highland adventure.