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Private David Gareja & Sighnaghi

Desert Monastery & City of Love — your own car and guide

NewSagarejo, KakhetiBy Silk Road Private Journeys
Duration
9 - 10 Hours
Group size
1 - 6 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Departs / returns
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM (Approx.)
Guide languages
English, Arabic, Persian, Russian
Starts from
Tbilisi
Transport
A/C minibus
Style
History, Culture

Overview

Cross the semi-desert steppe to the 6th-century David Gareja monastery complex carved into the rock, climb to the Udabno caves with their medieval frescoes, then continue to Sighnaghi for wine and views over the Alazani valley.

Highlights

  • David Gareja
  • Udabno frescoes
  • Semi-desert
  • Sighnaghi

Itinerary

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pickup

    Drive south-east through the steppe.

  2. 11:00

    Lavra Monastery

    Guided visit of the cave monastery.

  3. 12:00

    Udabno ridge

    A 1-hour climb to the frescoed caves.

  4. 14:00

    Lunch in Sighnaghi

    Optional lunch with valley views.

  5. 15:30

    Sighnaghi & wine

    City walls, Bodbe and a local tasting.

  6. 19:00

    Return to Tbilisi

    Drop-off at your hotel.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Booking options

Private tour (1–3 travellers)

Online payment · $130 per adult

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting

09:00 — Hotel pickup: Drive south-east through the steppe.

11:00 — Lavra Monastery: Guided visit of the cave monastery.

12:00 — Udabno ridge: A 1-hour climb to the frescoed caves.

14:00 — Lunch in Sighnaghi: Optional lunch with valley views.

15:30 — Sighnaghi & wine: City walls, Bodbe and a local tasting.

19:00 — Return to Tbilisi: Drop-off at your hotel.

Private tour (4–6 travellers)

Online payment · $100 per adult

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting

09:00 — Hotel pickup: Drive south-east through the steppe.

11:00 — Lavra Monastery: Guided visit of the cave monastery.

12:00 — Udabno ridge: A 1-hour climb to the frescoed caves.

14:00 — Lunch in Sighnaghi: Optional lunch with valley views.

15:30 — Sighnaghi & wine: City walls, Bodbe and a local tasting.

19:00 — Return to Tbilisi: Drop-off at your hotel.

Meeting point

Your hotel lobby in central Tbilisi

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Good to know

  • The Udabno climb is steep and exposed to the sun — bring water and a hat.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

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