Join us on a tour of the spectacular Georgian desert - we'll drive from Tbilisi across breathtaking landscapes until we reach the Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja Monastery. An absolute must!
David Gareja Monastery & Rainbow Mountains Tour
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Traveller's Meeting Point in Tbilisi to set off on our tour to David Gareja Monastery and the Rainbow Mountains.
We'll drive through the beautiful Gareja valley until we reach the salt lake, a perfect place to start exploring the hidden charms of the so-called Georgian Sahara. Then, we'll continue our journey passing through Udabno Village, a mysterious but intriguing abandoned village in the middle of the arid landscapes.
From here, we'll get our first glimpse of the Rainbow Mountains. As we approach them, we'll admire the unique terrain made up of mineral-rich rocks, creating a variety of different shades. We'll park the vehicle and get out to explore the area on foot and take plenty of pictures.
The next part of the excursion will be dedicated to learning about the history of this Georgian valley. To do this, we'll head over to the David Gareja Monastery, one of the most mystical places in the country. In addition to exploring the religious complex, we'll be able to see the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan, an especially contentious place throughout history.
Finally, we'll start our way back to Tbilisi and we'll end the tour after seven hours of sightseeing.
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