David Gareja Monastery & Rainbow Mountains Private Tour
Explore the wild landscapes of the Georgian Caucasus on this jeep tour of the David Gareja Monastery and the Rainbow Mountains with a private guide.
David Gareja Monastery & Rainbow Mountains Private Tour
At the selected time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi and take you through the Caucasian valleys in a jeep. We'll head 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of Tbilisi, specifically to the Kakheti region to visit one of its most beautiful places: the monastery of David Gareja.
It's a monastery complex carved into rock founded by St. David Gareja, one of the 13 Assyrian monks who came to Georgia during the 6th century and established several convents.
The monastery is located next to the Mount Gareja desert. This means that, from this location, you can admire a beautiful view of the arid landscapes in the area. We'll visit the complex and walk around admiring its defensive walls, its towers, its ancient frescoes, and more.
We'll learn about the history of the monastery during the visit, along with many interesting facts about it. For example, did you know that the Georgian king Demetrius I had to be confined here after his abdication in 1154?
Afterward, we'll take an 8-kilometer (5 miles) hike through the Rainbow Mountains. You'll marvel at the landscapes seemingly straight out of another planet.
On the way back, we'll stop at a traditional village for lunch. Here, you'll also have the chance to sample the famous Georgian mulled wine. After ten hours of sightseeing, we'll return to Tbilisi and drop you off at your hotel.
Price
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Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by 4x4
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, with no other people in your group
Not included
Lunch
Mulled wine tasting
When to book?
You can book up until 4 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
The activity helps to promote peace.
The activity promotes local production.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Is the entrance fee to the monastery included?
A - Admission to the monastery of David Gareja is free for all visitors.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
