Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Davit Gareji Guided Tour with Udabno Monastery Hike

7 Hours Round trip from C9WG+WHP Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Davit Gareji monastery complex dating back to the 6th century
02 Visit the Lavra Monastery with its cave dwellings, frescoes, and religious artefacts
03 Hike to the remote Udabno Monastery for panoramic desert and mountain views
04 Enjoy the unique rock formations and desert-like terrain of the Gareji Desert
05 Taste local wine, chacha, churchkhela, and honey during the tour

Discover the ancient Davit Gareji monastery complex in Georgia's striking desert landscape on this 7-hour guided tour. Explore the Lavra Monastery with its cave dwellings, frescoes, and religious artefacts, then hike up to the remote Udabno Monastery for panoramic views of the desert and surrounding mountains. Along the way, enjoy free tastings of wine, chacha, churchkhela, and honey, adding a local flavour to this journey through one of Georgia's hidden gems.

Explore the Lavra Monastery with its cave dwellings, frescoes, and religious artefacts, then hike up to the remote Udabno Monastery for panoramic views of the desert and surrounding mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City David Gareja

Languages English, Georgian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Davit Gareji Monasteries and Udabno Hike

Start from the meeting point and travel to the Davit Gareji complex. Explore the Lavra Monastery, home to numerous cave dwellings, frescoes, and religious artefacts. Continue the tour with a hike to the Udabno Monastery, located on a remote hilltop and offering panoramic views of the desert and mountains.