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Walk by Georgian-Azerbaijan boder in David Gareji is great. We've been there at the end of May, as we've been warned it's the most rainy season in this region. There was a rain but it didn't change how epic this place was.
Walk by Georgian-Azerbaijan boder in David Gareji is great. We've been there at the end of May, as we've been warned it's the most rainy season in this region. There was a rain but it didn't change how epic this place was.
Gareji is a complex of monasteries just on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. You'll see many amazing landscapes and also an interesting piece of history. #golden
You can climb on Sighnaghi's city walls and enjoy beautiful views of the Kakheti landscapes.
Davit Gareji or David Garedzha Monastery is located in the Grasslands of Georgia, 2.5 hours South-East of Tbilisi. This place and the surrounding nature are a "different world" and worth visiting. The road via Sagarejo and Udabno has road signs, is easy to find and also good enough for 2-wheel drive. The road via Rustavi (stupidly suggested by Google maps) has no signs, requires GPS and a 4-wheel drive is recommended (we drove that dirt road on the way back to Tbilisi and we did not meet any car for 20 km). A nice young couple is running a small adventurous hotel in Udabno ("Oasis Club", www.oasisclubudabno.com) also offering Horse Riding Tours, etc.

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The Italko Monastery, 15km South-West of Telavi, in the 6th century was founded by Senon, one of the 13 Syrian missionaries. The original church dates back to the 8th century, but the church as seen today is from the 11th century with beautiful frescos on the inside. The monastery complex is enclosed by a wall and also houses 2 chapels and the ruins of monastery buildings.

Ikalto Monastery

Find out about the history of Ikalto when you take a trip to Ikalto Monastery. Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral.

Ikalto Monastery

Lopota Lake

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lopota Lake during your travels in Napareuli. Discover the area's waterfalls and churches.

Lopota Lake

Bodbe Monastery

Learn about the local history of Sighnaghi with a stop at Bodbe Monastery. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Bodbe Monastery

Ilia Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ilia Lake during your travels in Kvareli. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ilia Lake

Alaverdi Monastery

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You can find out about the history of Kvemo Alvani with a stop at Alaverdi Monastery. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.

Alaverdi Monastery

Pirosmani Museum

You can study the exhibits at Pirosmani Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Sighnaghi. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.

Pirosmani Museum

Nekresi Monastery

You can browse the exhibits at Nekresi Monastery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shilda. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Nekresi Monastery

David Gareja Monastery Complex

Find out about the history of Sagarejo when you spend time at David Gareja Monastery Complex. Discover the area's mountain views and churches.

David Gareja Monastery Complex

St. George Church

You can learn about the history of Sighnaghi with a visit to St. George Church. Take in the art scene and mountain views in the area.

St. George Church

 

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Although the fortifications in Signaghi do still almost completely encircle the city, you can only actually walk along a small section of the walls. If you have a head for heights and good balance, you can climb to the top of one of the towers for views like these. To read more about the places I visited on my 10-day Georgia itinerary by public transport, click on the following link. https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-10-day-georgia-itinerary-by-public-transport/

Sighnaghi

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Telavi, Georgia - JUNE 15, 2018: Ikalto Monastery. a famous Historic site in Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia.

Telavi

Dzveli-Gavazi Church, in Akhalsopeli, half way between Kvareli and Lagodekhi, Kakheti, Georgia. The original church, dated to the 6th century, was a simple structure with 4 apses and a dome. In the 8th-9th century it was surrounded by an ambulatory and the done was heightened.

Kvareli

Half way between Telavi and Sighnaghi, 2 km South of Gurjaani is the church Kvelatsminda - an absolute "must see", if you pass by. The church was built in the 8th/9th century and features a long structure building topped by two domes. The interior is already a clear 3-hall basilica and the height is impressive! In Gurjaani you drive up-hill for 2km then park the car and walk down-hill for approx. 300m.

Gurjaani

#treetrove View from the garden at Tsinandali. Tsinandali is a village that also is the location of the home of a poet and Imperial Russian military figure named Alexander Chavchavadze. His home, and the gardens around it, have been preserved as a museum and winery.

Tsinandali

July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti One of the towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.

Omalo

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Napareuli

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What to do in Kakheti on a rainy day?
If it's wet outside and you're searching for something to do, hang up your raincoat and try a Kakheti - Wine Region.
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What can you do in Kakheti for free?
You could store your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these great attractions won't cost you a penny:

  • Lopota Lake
  • Alaverdi Monastery
  • Pirosmani Museum
  • David Gareja Monastery Complex