David Gareja Semi Desert December 4 - Fall Weekends with Caucasus Travellers' Club 24.11.2005 David Gareja Semi Desert 4 December - guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax: 70 USD per person Situated in a semi desert David Gareja area is comprised by 13 monasteries, the most ancient of which were founded in the first half of the 6th century AD. Of particular interest are Lavra and Udabno rock cut complexes surprise us with their architectural design and unique murals of the 9th - 11th cc. According to the belief, visiting David-Gareja three times can be equaled to a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Departure place: Caucasus Travel Office Departure time: 09:30 am Deadline for booking and payment: December 2, 2005 Drive southwest through the industrial town Rustavi. Visit: - Lavra monastery complex - Udabno monastery complex (1 hours hiking uphill) - John the Baptist monastery complex Picnic lunch near the complex. Return back to Tbilisi 17:00 What to bring and wear: Warm jacket, Trekking shoes; Hat <<Previous Back to NEWS archive Next>>