David Gareja

David Gareja, a rock-hewn monastery complex on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, blends 6th-century spirituality with stark desert beauty. It's a unique pilgrimage and adventure site.

Monks still tend the site, maintaining Orthodox traditions. Its remote, arid setting evokes a sense of timeless solitude, distinct from Georgia's greener regions.

Currency: GEL; cash only (no facilities). Language: Georgian; minimal English. Safety: Safe; border area caution. Transport: Car or tour from Tbilisi, 2 hours.