ONE DAY TOUR – David GAREJI

• DAYS TOURS

Duration: 10 -12  hours

Tour programme :

Tbilisi – Bodbe – Signagi – David Gareji- Tbilisi

Excursion to one of the most beautiful regions of Georgia. Immersed in greenery and vineyards since time immemorial, Kakheti is a main center of winemaking. It is a beautiful and fertile land with flat and hilly landscapes. It is a perfect combination of history and traditions of the Georgian people, including wine culture.

Will start journey and the first place which they will have to visit is the grave of St. Nino held here in a Bodbe monastery (4th century) and taste the water from the spring which is considered to be miraculous. The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe (commonly called Bodbe Monastery) is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex and the seat of the Bishops of Bodbe located 2 km from the town of Sighnaghi. Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century. In the 16-17th centuries Bodbe was the important educational centre.

A small Kakhetian town of Signagi, is originated in the current form of a town on the ruins of a previously existing fortress in the second half of the 18th century during the reign of King Erekle II. The fortress occupied nearly 40 ha of land and was able to harbor whole population of Kiziki in case of enemy invasion. Besides the mentioned fortress, which is listed among one of the major and famous Georgian fortresses, today Sighnaghi impresses travelers with its unique charm, because a couple of years ago the main part was fully reconstructed and now it looks like a sweet fairy tale town with colorful houses, wooden balconies, flowers and amazing view to Caucasus Mountains. Sighnaghi is also known as town of festivals – folk music, dances, food and, of-course one of the biggest autumn wine festival is hosted exactly in this pretty town. Moreover Signagi is called town of love – once decided you can have a wedding there any time, day and night.

The next place which we will visit is David Gareji cave complex. David Gareji is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the region of Kakheti, surrounded by impressive landscapes of desert colors. The complex was founded in the 6th century by St. David Garejeli, one of the thirteen Assyrian monks who arrived in the country at the same time. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. Despite the harsh environment, the monastery remained an important centre of religious and cultural activity for many centuries; at certain periods the monasteries owned extensive agricultural lands and many villages. The convent was particularly patronized by the Georgian royal and noble families.

Return  to Tbilisi

                               The total price of excursions $ ( US Dollar)

Group rates  $  (US Dollars)

Sedan:             1 per – 100$;  2 per – 45$;  3 per –  33$.

Minivan:         4 per –40$ ;  5 per – 32$;  6 per – 27$.

Minibus :        6 per – 37$;  7 per – 32$;   8 per – 28$;  9 per– 25$;  10 per- 22$ …….

Bus:                 16 per – 22$;  17 per – 20$;   18 per– 19$;  19 per – 19$;  20 per- 17 $ ….

Price Includes:  Transport throughout all round, Medical insurance, Service of qualified guide.

*Timetables : on request