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TUSHETI FOOD TOUR - Feast With The Mountain Gods
T'bilisi
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Feast With The Mountain Gods (Dates: 19–22 September 2025)
Our Tusheti tour takes us high above Kakheti’s Alazani Valley to a secluded Shangi-La of snow-tipped peaks, ancient settlements clinging preposterously to the sides of mountains, rolling meadows and rushing mountain rivers. This is Tusheti, land of the Tush, courageous mountaineers famed for their horsemanship and bravery on the battlefield. It is also the wildest and one of the most ecologically unspoiled regions in the Caucasus, linked to the lowlands by a formidable road open only in the summer months.
We explore Tusheti through the people maintaining its standout mountain food culture, a heritage infused with pagan traditions, ...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Talks with Local Ethnographer - Nugzar Idoidze
CHOBAN KAURMA Masterclass - Main Dish of Our Trip
Authentic Local food and every day Supra (Feast) with Local Tush Families
Khinkali Masterclass - (Local Dumplings)
Accommodation in modern 43-room - Hotel Samzeo, Georgia’s first totally solar-powered hotel
Kotori Masterclass - (Local Khachapuri, Bread filled with cottage cheese))
Driveing with Locals always feels much more safe ;)
Lunch
Alcohol Drinks every day every night
Dinner
Masterclasses of Local Tushetian, Very Authentic dishes.
Meeting with Legendary Doctor Irakli Khvedaguridze - Talks on his Veranda.
Private Guide Service
Extra Fees which is not mentioned in program
Meeting Points
Departure
Rose Revolution Square
Meet me here at Rose Revolution square by the Giant Bicycle monument.
Return
TUSHETI FOOD TOUR - Feast With The Mountain Gods
T'bilisi
About
Feast With The Mountain Gods (Dates: 19–22 September 2025)
Our Tusheti tour takes us high above Kakheti’s Alazani Valley to a secluded Shangi-La of snow-tipped peaks, ancient settlements clinging preposterously to the sides of mountains, rolling meadows and rushing mountain rivers. This is Tusheti, land of the Tush, courageous mountaineers famed for their horsemanship and bravery on the battlefield. It is also the wildest and one of the most ecologically unspoiled regions in the Caucasus, linked to the lowlands by a formidable road open only in the summer months.
We explore Tusheti through the people maintaining its standout mountain food culture, a heritage infused with pagan traditions, ...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Talks with Local Ethnographer - Nugzar Idoidze
CHOBAN KAURMA Masterclass - Main Dish of Our Trip
Authentic Local food and every day Supra (Feast) with Local Tush Families
Khinkali Masterclass - (Local Dumplings)
Accommodation in modern 43-room - Hotel Samzeo, Georgia’s first totally solar-powered hotel
Kotori Masterclass - (Local Khachapuri, Bread filled with cottage cheese))
Driveing with Locals always feels much more safe ;)
Lunch
Alcohol Drinks every day every night
Dinner
Masterclasses of Local Tushetian, Very Authentic dishes.
Meeting with Legendary Doctor Irakli Khvedaguridze - Talks on his Veranda.
Private Guide Service
Extra Fees which is not mentioned in program
Meeting Points
Departure
Rose Revolution Square
Meet me here at Rose Revolution square by the Giant Bicycle monument.
Your adventure begins with an early 7:00 AM departure from Tbilisi, setting off towards the majestic mountains of Tusheti.
The first stop is the lively Telavi Bazaar, where you’ll experience the vibrant heart of the Kakheti region. Stroll through the market filled with fresh produce, local cheeses, herbs, and homemade treats — perfect for gathering provisions for the road ahead.
Next, ascend to the stunning Abano Pass, the highest drivable mountain pass in Georgia at 2,950 meters (9,678 feet). Take a well-deserved lunch break surrounded by jaw-dropping views of deep valleys and soaring peaks — a feast for both the eyes and the soul.
7 hours
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Omalo
Arriving in Omalo, you’ll check into Samzo Hotel, a cozy, welcoming retreat nestled in this highland village. After settling in, head to Zemo Omalo for an unforgettable, hands-on cooking experience. Learn the art of making Khinkali (juicy Georgian dumplings) and Kotori (a traditional Tushetian cheese-filled bread). Enjoy the hearty, homemade dinner you helped create — a true taste of the mountains.
As the sun sets behind the towers of Omalo, unwind, savor the crisp mountain air, and embrace the spirit of Tusheti.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Nugzar Idoidze is a Tushetian ethnologist, historian and writer - a living encyclopedia on all things Tusheti. His wife, Tsiala is a magnificent cook.
