Sabereebi Cave Monastery Road Trip – 5 Apr
Let’s go on Sabereebi Cave Monastery Road Tour to see some of the oldest frescoes in Georgia. “Mad Max”- like landscape is waiting for us!
Date: 5 April
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 210 km
Trip difficulty: Easy (The tour includes off-road drives and short walks on narrow, steep, gravel paths.)
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 17:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price: 145 GEL
Itinerary:
In the morning, we will head to Kakheti, where we will turn south and drive off-road through desolated badlands. On the way we will stop at Badiauri village to taste fresh Shoti bread with cheese. Eventually, a narrow dirt road will lead us to a massive sandstone cliff where carved in an endlessly morphing rock, lies abandoned Sabereebi – a series of cave churches, cells, and a refectory overlooking a waterless valley. The churches feature porches, each leading into a domed chamber. In some, visitors find remnants of superb frescoes from the ninth to tenth centuries. We will dedicate some time to exploring the site and enjoying a picnic lunch before heading back to our vehicle. Please have your own lunch, we are not going to stop for restaurant. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
- Transfers with English speaking driver-Guide
Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance,
- Meals,
- Gratitudes.
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking boots or sports shoes with a good grip are recommended.
Georgian customs require a strict dress code in the monasteries. Women are obliged to cover their heads and legs.
We recommend bringing one or two scarves for that purpose. Otherwise, you will have to wear communal clothes. Men must wear long trousers.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 liter should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks and your own lunch. after tour we come to Tbilisi directly without stopping at the restaurant.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.
You can also take a plane pillow to take a nap during the ride.
If the weather forecast is sunny, bring suncream and sunglasses.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
