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.
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.
Hotel Samzeo

Hotel Samzeo

3.5 out of 5
Tusheti Akhmeta Kakheti
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service.
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

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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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Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kakheti GE
The price is €71 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€71
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attraction Alaverdi Monastery is located nearby.
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
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Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kakheti GE
Stay at this cottage in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attraction Alaverdi Monastery is located nearby.
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Akhmeta კახეთის მხარე
Stay at this cottage in Akhmeta. Enjoy laundry facilities.
Pankisi Wooden Cottage
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kvemo Alvani Kakheti
Stay at this cottage in Akhmeta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attraction Alaverdi Monastery is located nearby.
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
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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

Kakheti Day Trip

Kakheti-Sighnaghi Day Trip with wine tasting and Bodbe Monastery

€33
per adult
Kakheti-Sighnaghi Day Trip with wine tasting and Bodbe Monastery
Wine tour - Kakheti circle

Wine tour - Kakheti circle

€80
per adult
Wine tour - Kakheti circle
Wine Region Private Day Tour From Tbilisi, The Best Experience

Kakheti Wine & Sighnaghi Private Tour from Tbilisi

€147
per adult
Kakheti Wine & Sighnaghi Private Tour from Tbilisi
Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region

Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region

€151
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Culinary & Wine tour in Kakheti region
Gudauri

Winter Fun for Families: Sabaduri, Ananuri, Gudauri Adventure

€184
per adult
Winter Fun for Families: Sabaduri, Ananuri, Gudauri Adventure
From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner

From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner

€331
per adult
From Tbilisi Pankisi Gorge Horse Riding Tour with Dinner
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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.

Kvemo Alvani