Full Day Private Tour in David Gareja Monastery from Tbilisi

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Following an early morning departure from Tbilisi, drive to the Gareja Desert, a distance of approximately 60 miles (100 kilometers). Travel takes about 1.5 hours per way. Here, you will discover the rock-cut Davit-Gareja Orthodox Monastery complex, the complex was founded in the 6th century by David (St. David Garejeli), one of the thirteen Assyrian monks who arrived in the country at the same time.Pick up from hotel at 10:00am and travelling to David Garedji – a city which is cut in cave, it may be considered as one of the major chroniclers. This historical monument was found by Assyrian monk David in 6th century. It always stood guard at the Georgian consciousness and spirituality. So you can see this sacred place where for centuries, many of the Holy Father even donated to defend Christianity and the Georgians. 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.