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Day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareji

Day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareji

We will visit the complex of Georgian cave monasteries of the VI century. History of Georgia and beautiful panoramas

Day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareji
Article:
407
Country:
Georgia
Tour type:
Car Tours
Directions:
David Gareji
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 1 to 7
Duration:
1 days
Price:
40 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.01.202531.12.2025
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Day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareji

The Davit Gareji Monastery complex was founded in the first half of the 6th century by one of the holy Assyrian fathers - David. The settlement of David in one of the caves was the beginning of the foundation of that religious and cultural center, which numbered 12 monasteries once. The complex of Davit Gareji carved into the rock is one of the largest among such carved complexes.

The monastery of Bertubani is one of the cave monasteries in the Davit Gareji complex, the painting of which arouses the interest among visitors. The monastery of St. John the Baptist is also located in the Davit Gareji complex, 12 kilometers west from the lavra of David, is a single complex carved into the rock. It was founded in the 6th and 7th centuries by a disciple of David Garedjeli, Lucian.

Then, visit the medieval Udabno (desert) Monastery in the Davit Gareji complex. The cave monastery encompasses many cell churches. The main structure of the ensemble is the Church of the Virgin Mary. In the monastery, there is a painting preserved in which the life cycle of David Garedjeli was recorded for the first time. The oldest layer of the main temple painting dates from the second half of the 10th century.

Tbilisi - David Gareja Monastery - Tbilisi

General route information:

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Tour type: Autotourism, Tourism, Trekking, Excursions
  • Suitable for people: from 12 to 60 years
  • Participants, groups: from 1 to 7 people
  • Requirements for experience: Not required
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Options included: Medical support
  • Season: all year
  • Service in languages: Russian, Georgian, English
  • Start of the program: Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Program finish: Tbilisi, Georgia.

Brief information on the districts

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, translated from the Georgian “warm source”, the old name is Tiflis. It is the largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River with a population of over 1 million people. The city was founded in the 5th century. Tbilisi is the ancient cultural center of Georgia. In the southeastern part of the city is its historical core - the Old Town with narrow streets that preserve the features of medieval buildings. Here you can see the ruins of the Narikala citadel, later completed by the Turks in the XVI-XVII centuries, the Anchiskhati stone church, the Metekhi church, the cathedrals of Sioni and Sameb.

David Gareja is a complex of Georgian cave monasteries of the 6th century, located 60 km south-east of Tbilisi, on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, and stretching for 25 km along the slopes of the semi-desert Gareji Ridge.

Additional information

  • The host party has the right to change the route schedule according to weather conditions and group conditions
  • The cost of the voucher does not include: additional excursions, transfers outside the program, environmental fees, etc.
  • It is possible to provide additional services by prior arrangement: transfer: airport - hotel; personal equipment hire; hotel booking; organization of recreation on the Black Sea, accommodation and excursions in Tbilisi, Mtskheta, etc.

Cost of a package of services - from $ 100 *
* The cost of the tour is indicated for 1 participant, in the group of 4 people.

  • Group of 4 people: $ 100 per person
  • Group of 3 people: $ 120 per person
  • Group 2 people: $ 140 per person
  • Group 1 person: $ 200 per person

The price includes - guide services, transfer, entrance fees.

The price does not include - personal expenses, food, tips.

Important information:

  • Up to 5 years free
  • Dress code: casual.
  • Cancel tour: impossible

 

        

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