Georgia · DAVID GAREJA MONASTERY
Every Georgia itinerary has one free morning too few. These 10 david gareja monastery justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to planning.
7-hour English-guided day trip from Tbilisi to Rainbow Mountains, Kapatadze Lake photo stops, and David Gareja monastery complex.
“Guide was knowledgable and took us on a nixe hike with great viewpoints”
Off-road 4x4 day from Tbilisi to the Rainbow Mountains and desert monasteries in Kakheti, with a short hike and cave history.
“It was the best activity in Georgia which we have done during the week, even better than trip to Kazbegi mountains. We were on tour to Rainbow desert with a guide Gio and had a safe and exciting drive with driver Gio #2 😁 Rainbow mountains are stunning, the hike was pleasant and the monastery with caves reminded sceneries from Minecraft. Highly recommend!”
Private Kakheti day from Tbilisi: David Gareji caves, Rainbow Mountains walk, Signagi walls wine, Bodbe monastery, bread tasting, pickup.
“Best of Kakheti tour was really the best of Kakheti! It was a wonderful trip organized by a great guide, Irakli! The monastery was beautiful and with Irakli we were able to learn more about it's history and religious customs. In Signagi, we got to walk the walls of the city and Irakli took us to a very tasty restaurant where we could try the local wine. We learned more about the wine making process from him and got the chance to stop at a local shop for some real Georgian sheep/goat cheese. We highly recommend this trip and Iraklli as the guide. He was really knowledgeable and friendly and…”
Private Kakheti day trip: David Gareji, Rainbow Mountains, Bodbe, and Sighnaghi from Tbilisi, with a guide and tastings.
“This tour was top notch Beginning to end Our tour guide Khato was awesome She was very knowledgeable and friendly Highly highly recommend this trip and Khato as you guide 😎”
A full-day private Kakheti route from Tbilisi featuring Davit Gareja cave monasteries, Sighnaghi walls, Bodbe, and the Rainbow Mountains.
“Aleksi our tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend this tour. We had a great time and had lots of positive memories. Aleksi made an additional stop for bread making for us that was very nice of him. I recommend this tour with Aleksi.”
A private full-day tour from Tbilisi to David Gareja, Signagi, and Bodbe with monasteries, city walls, wine tasting, and included tickets.
“Fantastic day trip. Georgi was a wonderful driver and guide. He took me to several vantage points around Signaghi for a better overview as well as a wonderful terrace restaurant with delicious food. The monasteries and area are beautiful I highly recommend this trip.”
Explore David Gareja’s rock-cut monastery and monks’ caves, then hike colorful semi-desert hills near Udabno from Tbilisi.
“My recent trip to David Gareja Monastery was truly unforgettable, thanks in large part to Goerge. From the moment we set off, his humor and mindfulness set a positive tone for the entire journey. He was not only rich with knowledge about the history and significance of the monastery but also shared fascinating anecdotes that brought the place to life. The hike through the mountains, while a bit challenging (for me), was made enjoyable by his proactive approach. He ensured I was comfortable and engaged, often going out of his way to point out interesting sights and provide context. His enthusiasm was infectious, making the trek feel less like a…”
Full-day Kakheti tour from Tbilisi to David Gareja and Signagi, with a cave monastery hike, wine town streets, wall views, and hotel pickup.
“David Gareja was excellent !! Guide Dimitri from Trek Georgia was very very amicable, and warm without being intrusive, which I really liked. The 2-hour hike up the 750 meter mountain to see the caves and frescoes on the 6th-century monastery was worth it. Please be prepared for the expedition.”
Sunrise hike from Tbilisi to David Gareja, Rainbow Hills and Udabno. Small group, English guides, breakfast and monastery views.
“This day trip was so worthwhile. Our guide Zura was ready and waiting for us in the reception of our hotel as promised. He was very personable and spoke excellent English. We were able to ask him anything He was not only very knowledgeable he was also an excellent listener and clearly very intelligent.”
Day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareja, Rainbow Hills and Sighnaghi, with 4WD caves, monasteries, bread baking and transfers.
“We had a fabulous two week trip to Kenya in September 2024, led by David Kalama. This is the 4th time we have traveled with David and were proud to share our love of Africa with two other couples. He is fun, knowledgeable and passionate aRead more”
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