David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains Day Trip from Tbilisi

4.7
(495 Reviews)

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Duration: 7 hours
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  • David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains Day Trip from Tbilisi
  • David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains Day Trip from Tbilisi

Experience Highlights

This tour departs from Tbilisi and reaches the southeast of the country, a few kilometres from the border with Azerbaijan. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours and includes a visit to the David Gareja Monastery and a drive through the Rainbow Mountains. The activity includes an air-conditioned vehicle and an expert guide.

  • Explore authentic Georgia in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Discover the centuries-old history of David Gareja Monastery
  • See the Rainbow Mountains
  • Discover the history of the country with an expert guide.

What’s included

  • Excursion to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains
  • Expert guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water

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Step by Step

The hike lasts approximately 7 hours and takes you into south-eastern Georgia, characterised by a semi-desert climate and rugged landscape. This activity is perfect for nature and history lovers, as it touches ancient Orthodox monasteries and beautiful natural sites. The price includes an expert guide, anair-conditioned vehicle and water.

This part of Georgia has no big cities. For this reason, before reaching the monastery there is a stop at Lake Kapatadze. Here you will find a grocery shop where you can buy food and water. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.

The route continues to the David Gareja Monastery, a rock-hewn Orthodox monastic complex situated on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Its foundation dates back to the 6th century, when St David Garejeli, an Assyrian monk, and his disciple Lukyan moved to the area to spread Christianity. The structure comprises two neighbouring places of worship: Lavra and Udabno.

The Rainbow Mountains are a short distance away. Like their Peruvian namesakes, they are distinguished by their coloured rocks, with real greenish, red or grey stripes. Today they rise in a semi-desert area, but millennia ago they were under the surface of the sea.

Reviews

4.7
· 495 Reviews
  • C
    C.
    5
    The whole tour is very beautiful.
  • B
    B.
    4
    Very nice excursion, although we expected something more of the Georgian Sahara. Otherwise nothing to add, we leave very happy to have made this trip and very informed about the place thanks to the guide.
  • G
    G.
    4
    Good experience.
  • T
    T.
    5
    The colors of the mountains are beautiful. In the photos you can't appreciate it enough, but seeing it in person is something really wonderful. I am more than happy to have done this excursion, it was an experience of 10.

Other Things You Should Know

  • The tour admits about 100 people
  • In case of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or failure to reach the minimum number of participants, a change of date or a full refund will be offered.
  • The tour is not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart disease, back pain or other illnesses.
  • It is not permitted to enter churches wearing shorts. Women must cover their heads
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Existing regulations regarding preventive measures against COVID-19 shall be applied.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund

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