Sabereebi Cave Monastery Road Trip – 10 Dec

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Sabereebi Cave Monastery Road Trip – 10 Dec

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Duration :   1 Day

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: Sun 10 Dec
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 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price: 120 GEL

 

Itinerary:

In the morning, we will head to Kakheti, where we will turn south and drive off-road through desolated badlands. 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. Later on, time and weather permitting, we may drive to Kolagiri – another cave monastery in a location offering splendid views of the Iori River. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

 

Inclusions:

      1. Transfers
      2. Sightseeing itinerary with an English-speaking guide

 

Note:
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F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

We meet at 09:00 in 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 litter should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks. They will help you maintain your energy during the hike. 

Please bring snacks.

 

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 sunglesses. 

 

GUIDE 

We will e-mail you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Activities

  • Monastery visit
  • Nature walk
  • Road tour

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