Akhmeta

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Alaverdi Monastery is situated 20km North-West of Telavi. The 56m high St. Georges Cathedral was built in the 11th century and was the highest building in whole Georgia at its time. The dimensions also today are impressive.
This fortress ruin is located on top of the hill and still enclosed by a 3-5 m high wall with a chapel on its ground. The fortress is located 1 km off the road, half way between Tianeti and Akhmeta. But please be aware that the "road" between Tianeti and Akhmeta, shown on most maps in fact is a 21 km long mountain dirt road for which I would recommending a 4W drive, even I saw several 2W drive cars dragging along with some 10km/h and probably touching ground more than once. The last 1-1.5 km up-hill to the fortress are challenging, even with a 4W-Drive. So in case of doubt ... better take a walk!
July 2010 Chesho village, Tusheti region, Caucasus, Georgia Chesho is a village between Dartlo and Parsma in a lovely bend of the Pirikiti Alazani river. It is on the route from Omalo to Shatili, the most popular trek in this part of Georgian Caucasus.
July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti One of the towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.
July 2010 Khvakhidistskali river valley, Tusheti region, Caucasus, Georgia On the trek from Omalo to Tusheti, 3rd day from near Chontio towers to camp under Atsunta pass... On a sunny day you just enjoy the green megaslopes of the Caucasus...
Hotel Samzeo

Hotel Samzeo

3.5 out of 5
Tusheti Akhmeta Kakheti
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service.
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Giorgi Ushikishvili Chateau Celler

Giorgi Ushikishvili Chateau Celler

4 out of 5
Leonidze, 9 Akhmeta Kakheti
Stay at this hotel in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attraction Akhmeta Wine House is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Beautiful small hotel with a very very good kitchen. Staff could be a little more engaging but I guess this also has to do with the essential learning curve of the tourism industry. Super good wine selection but you really have to ask the manager for advice because staff have no idea of what’s on ...

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 2023

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Lileo

Lileo

3 out of 5
Omalo Akhmeta Kakheti
Stay at this guesthouse in Akhmeta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.
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Luxury Villa in Alazani Valley Residence

Luxury Villa in Alazani Valley Residence

3 out of 5
Village Nasamkhrali Telavi Kakheti
Stay at this villa in Telavi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Schuchmann Winery and Shumi are located nearby.
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Hotel Horizont Telavi

Hotel Horizont Telavi

2.5 out of 5
17 Iashvili st Telavi Telavi
Stay at this aparthotel in Telavi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Telavi Bazaar and Telavi Historical Museum are ...
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Royal Telavi

Royal Telavi

3.5 out of 5
Bakhtrioni St. Telavi Kakheti
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Telavi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Telavi Historical Museum and King Erekle ...
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Popular places to visit

Alaverdi Monastery

You can find out about the history of Kvemo Alvani with a trip to Alaverdi Monastery. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

Alaverdi Monastery

Akhmeta Wine House

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Akhmeta Wine House during your travels to Akhmeta.

Akhmeta Wine House

Things to do

Wine tour - Kakheti circle

Wine tour - Kakheti circle

S$120
per adult
Wine tour - Kakheti circle
Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region

Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region

S$226
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region
Gudauri

Winter Fun for Families: Sabaduri, Ananuri, Gudauri Adventure

S$277
per adult
Winter Fun for Families: Sabaduri, Ananuri, Gudauri Adventure
Premium Wine Tour

Fully Private Full-Day Guided Wine Tour of the Kakheti Region

S$337
per adult
Fully Private Full-Day Guided Wine Tour of the Kakheti Region
Day Trip to David Gareja with Lunch in a Local Family and Wine

Day Trip to David Gareja with Lunch in a Local Family and Wine

S$304
per adult
Day Trip to David Gareja with Lunch in a Local Family and Wine
From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner

From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner

S$498
per adult
From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner
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July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti One of the towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.

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