Azerbaijan, Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

David Gareja & Desert Wonders: Jeep Tour Adventure

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day jeep tour from Tbilisi
  • 02 Visit the main churches of the David Gareja monastery complex
  • 03 Explore a remarkable rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox site
  • 04 See colorful desert landscapes in the region
  • 05 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
  • 06 Ideal for travelers interested in archaeology and spiritual heritage

Discover the dramatic landscapes and spiritual heritage of eastern Georgia on a private full-day jeep tour to David Gareja. Set on the semi-desert slopes near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, this remarkable rock-hewn monastery complex is known for its churches, chapels, cells, and living quarters carved directly into the mountainside.

Along the way, explore the region’s colorful desert scenery and visit the main churches of Gareji with the comfort of private transportation. This is a rewarding day trip for travelers interested in history, archaeology, religion, and striking natural landscapes.

Discover the dramatic landscapes and spiritual heritage of eastern Georgia on a private full-day jeep tour to David Gareja.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tbilisi, David Gareja
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

David Gareja (Georgian: დავითგარეჯის სამონასტრო კომპლექსი) is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia , on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja on the edge of Iori Plateau, some 60–70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face.

Part of the complex of David Gareja (Bertubani Monastery) is located in the borderline's s zone between Georgia and Azerbaijan and has become subject to a border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan.[1] The area is also home to protected animal species and evidence of some of the oldest human habitations in the region.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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