Horseback riding to the Kakheti vineyards in Georgia

We will begin with a 3-hour drive to Kakheti – the main wine region of Georgia. Then,
we’ll drive to the eastern part of Georgia – Kakheti and get to the village of Alvani, located at the left embankment of the Alazani river. It’s a winter village of Tush people.
After arrival, we’ll enjoy a 3-hour introductory ride. In the evening, we’ll go to a small family winery for early dinner and wine tasting.

After breakfast, we’ll head towards the village of Tetri Tsklebi. First, we will ride through the vineyards, and then, after 2 hours, through forest. Our destination, the village of Tetri Tsklebi, is located on Tsiv-Gombori ridge and overlooks Alazani valley.
Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.
Total Distance: 22km
Highest point: 1300m

The longest day of our adventure. It will take us around 2 hours to get to the ridge where we will ride on henceforth with views of both inner and outer Kakheti. After 24 km, we will start the descent (not very steep), so we’ll have to walk about 5km and you should wear comfortable boots for walking (not riding boot). As soon as we get to the river bed, we’ll continue on horseback to the destination.
Dinner and overnight in Kisiskhevi at the local guest house.
Total Distance: 42km
Highest point 1970m

A lazy day.
Late breakfast at the guesthouse. We’ll ride towards the Alazani river, cross it to the left embankment, and continue towards the village of Eniseli. After we get to the destination, we’ll visit Gremi – Royal citadel of the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti (XVIc).
Dinner and Overnight at the local guest house.
Total distance: 19km

We’ll ride to Alvani via several Kakhetian villages and vineyards. From the village of Pshaveli, we’ll drive to Alvani (10mins)
Total distance: 38km

We’ll ride to the picturesque Pankisi valley –home to the Kists, a minority group closely related to Chechens (North Caucasian Muslims). The region has become notorious in recent years after the 1990s when lots of Chechen refugees arrived and settled with the locals.
Recently the valley attracted attention again because of radical Islamists who went to Syria and fought there.
The valley is not dangerous at all, but the opposite. The people are really hospitable and warm. Their completely different culture and lifestyle are really interesting.
For dinner, we’ll try traditional Kist dishes.
Overnight at the local guesthouse
Total Distance: 30km

Ride back to Alvani alongside the river Alazani
Total Distance: 27km