5 Hours Wool Tour in Zemo Alvan
The participants of the tour will get a unique experience and information about the complete chain of processing of Tushetian wool. Together with local artists, they will create handmade items with their own hands in an authentic environment.
At the end of the day, dinner and the tasting of traditional Tushetian dishes are followed by an exchange of emotions and impressions with homemade wine or chacha.
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5 Hours Wool Tour in Zemo Alvan
What's included in 5 Hours Wool Tour in Zemo Alvan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)A 5-hour wool tour in Zemo Alvan involves getting to know the complete chain of wool processing from Tushetian sheep.Participants of the tour meet in Zemo Alvan, in the Veli Guest House, and continue to walk to the local wool processing workshop, which is the only workshop in the region. (The workshop may be in progress or temporarily suspended.) In this workshop, tour participants will get to know the complete chain of processing and final product creation of Tushetian sheep's wool. After visiting the workshop, participants will walk to the local artist's workshop (the workshop is in their home), where they will see how traditional products are made using Tushetian sheep's wool and threads. After learning about the activities of local artists, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an artist workshop or master class and make their own handicrafts to take home as souvenirs. The final part of the tour is dinner at the Veli Guest House, where they will taste traditional Tushetian dishes and drinks. Tour duration: 5 hours Walking distance: 3 kilometers
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food restrictions may be mentioned upon making a reservation.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Veli Guest House in Zemo Alvani is the meeting point. And look for Vakhtangi (Vakho)