David Gareja
Departure & Return Location: Your Hotel in Tbilisi
Duration: 8-9 hours
If you ask what to see during your trip to Georgia, we have absolutely a must-see place for you! You would never come up with the idea that one can find a desert in Georgia. Fantastic view of mountains, half-desert slopes, and lots of history, and this is the little amount of the facts we can say about David Gareja Trip.
Mesmerizing landscapes of the Gareja Desert will capture your heart. This trip allows you to detect a completely different Georgia: you will discover the stunning, unlike anything else, nature of a natural stone desert, where there is no water, and the grass turns yellow and becomes dry in the middle of summer. Does it sound like a fairy tale? You will see it with your own eyes and believe it.
On the way to the monastery, we will stop at places like the Gareja Desert, where the breathtaking and harsh beauty of the views is stunning. You will be able to take photos from the best angles and perhaps get the chance to see wild foxes, jackals, and eagles. And in the winter season, herds of sheep grazing in the yellow-red expenses will also fall into the frame. This unforgettable tour will make your day during your trip to Georgia.
Another astonishing place - David Gareja Monastery Lavra - is the main attraction of the trip. You will visit the David Lavra - a functioning male monastery of the 6th century. We will look into the main temple of the sanctuary, walk along its territory and see the cell of David of Gareja with a source inside. Our guide will tell you why this monk is one of the most revered saints in Georgia and many interesting facts and legends about his life and the monastery's history. Finally, we will walk in the vicinity of the cave complex for 2 hours. You can take amazing pictures to make your trip to Georgia even more memorable.
Another beautiful place - Sagarejo - is on the way back. We can visit a cozy winery in Sagarejo. You will have a chance to enjoy authentic Georgian traditions of wine making & taste delicious food. You can enjoy every moment and meet Georgian culture, drink our spectacular wine, taste flavourful bread and cheese, try local sweets, and make your travel to Georgia memorable.
Includes:
• Pickup & Drop off at your hotel
• English speaking guide-driver service
• Transport
• All Entrance Fees
Not included:
• Lunch
• Wine tasting
Recommendations:
• Comfortable Walking Shoes
• Sunscreen
• Dress in Layers