Discover martian landscapes on Earth with this Jeep tour into the Georgian Desert. Experience more than you can imagine as you admire incredible scenery and some of the most important cultural and historic sites in the country.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Russian, English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Tbilisi
Experience
Highlights
- Be amazed by this beautiful historic site
- Walk around the complex
- Discover a completely different side to Georgia
Full description
Go on a one-day tour to the David Gareja Monastery complex. This short but eventful journey will allow you to explore one of the most ancient and important religious sites in Georgia.
Davit-Gareja cave city, an extraordinary site with fantastic semi-desert landscapes, is located 100km south-east from Tbilisi, and it was founded in the 6th Century by David (St. David Garejeli). The complex of temples stretches for several kilometers in the south-east of the country and along the border with Azerbaijan.
The David Gareja Monastery is unique due to the fact that many of its buildings are cut into a huge tilted rock and some of its temples still preserve millenary frescos. Be ready to walk and climb on uneven ground. The walking route last approximately 8 km (5 miles). On the way back, you will stop at a nice cozy house for lunch (not included) and for a wine tasting.
Includes
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wine tasting (from 15 GEL per person)
Not suitable for
- Children under 10 years
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- Since part of the complex is located in Azerbaijan, the supplier cannot guarantee that the border guards will allow you to the caves with frescoes
- On foot, you will cover about 8 kilometers. Be sure that you are ready for this and you have the right shoes
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
