Azerbaijan, Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Kakheti Tour from Tbilisi with David Gareja and Signagi

1 Day Round trip from Georgia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the sacred David Gareja monastery complex founded in the 6th century
02 Follow a scenic trail through the semi-desert to Udabno's cave monasteries and monumental paintings
03 Take part in baking traditional Georgian bread in the village of Badiauri
04 Visit Bodbe Monastery and admire views over the Alazani Valley from Signagi

Join this day trip from Tbilisi to explore the art, history, countryside, food, and spectacular landscapes of Kakheti. Discover the sacred David Gareja monastery complex and the semi-desert caves of Udabno with their monumental paintings, while taking in colorful landscapes and salt lakes along the way. Continue to Badiauri for a hands-on Georgian bread-baking experience, visit Bodbe Monastery, and explore Signagi, the "city of love," set high above the Alazani Valley near the Caucasus ridge. Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by an accomplished local guide.

Feast your eyes on colorful landscapes as you travel to the sacred monastery, and see the monumental paintings inside the caves of Udabno Monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Signagi, David Gareja

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

David Gareja, Badiauri, Bodbe Monastery and Signagi

After a short two-hour drive, begin your hike through the semi-desert area to the upper part of the sacred David Gareja monastery complex. The complex was founded in the 6th century by David (St. David Garejeli).
Follow a scenic trail to the Udabno monastery hills, which today form the natural borderline between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Feast your eyes on colorful landscapes as you travel to the sacred monastery, and see the monumental paintings inside the caves of Udabno Monastery. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as he shares stories about the monastery.
Travel to the village of Badiauri to see local bread bakeries and take part in baking Georgian bread. Continue your trip to Bodbe Monastery, known for its spectacular views, 9th-century three-nave basilica, ring bell tower, and modern church.
Arrive in Signagi, an 18th-century town with a rich history, fortifications, and defensive walls.
Drive back to Tbilisi.

Where this trip takes you

David Gareja, Udabno cave monasteries, Bodbe Monastery, Signagi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Georgia 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private guide service
Walking tour (2-hour hike)
Transport by comfortable vehicle with A/C
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi

What's Not Included

Lunch with a local family
Wine tasting in Signagi
Bread-making masterclass

Know before you go

The guide can organize lunch with a local family in the village of Udabno.
David Gareja monastery caves complex is a feudal-age site and one of the most remarkable religious and cultural centers of Georgia. The complex was founded in the 6th century by David (St. David Garejeli).

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