Dzama Gorge Jeep Tour from Tbilisi: Bateti Lake & Ruisi
Why we love it?
The Dzama Gorge Jeep Tour from Tbilisi offers a full-day exploration of Georgia's stunning landscapes and historical sites, including the Samtsevrisi church of Saint George, Kintsvisi Monastery, and the Ortubani monastery complex. This tour is ideal for those seeking an adventurous experience, combining off-road travel with cultural immersion. Guests will benefit from private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi, making it a comfortable journey through the picturesque regions of Ortubani and Bateti Lake. What sets this tour apart is the blend of natural beauty and rich heritage, allowing travelers to connect deeply with Georgia's diverse scenery and history.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Lunch
Itinerary
Samtsevrisi church of Saint George
The Samtsevrisi church of Saint George is an early medieval Georgian Orthodox church in the village of Samtsevrisi, Kareli Municipality, in Georgia's region of Shida Kartli. It is a "free-cross" plan church and stylistically dated to the first half of the 7th century. The church is inscribed on the list of the Immovable Cultural Monuments of National Significance of Georgia.
Kintsvisi Monastery
Kintsvisi Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery on a forested slope of a high mountain of the Dzama valley. Its main church is an exceptional example of a brick church from the Georgian Golden Age period. The monumental mural is one of the largest among the Medieval Georgian artistic ensembles. The Kintsvisi Monastery complex consists of three churches. The central (main) central church dedicated to St Nicholas is thought to date to the early 13th century, in what is generally regarded as the Georgian Golden Age. Its dating was possible due to the presence on the murals of the figures of three Georgian kings of that period. A very small chapel standing next to it is dedicated to St George, and dates from around the same time.
The monastery complex of Ortubani
The monastery complex of the Nativity of the Virgin of Ortubani is a monument dating from the XVI-XVII centuries and includes: the Church of the Virgin of Ortubani, a bell tower, a tower, a fence and a house. They made Dzovreti a historical center of nobility. In the 19th century, the Tsitsishvilis left this place and will be able to stop outside the city, and a new village, Ortubani, will be built on its ruins. Mdzovreti fortress includes: a church, a bell-tower, a castle and several houses and agricultural places. In X century here found a shelter a future King of Abkhazia Teodos III, in 13th century the fortress belonged to the Duke of Dukes Gamrekeli son of Kakha (Toreli). In 1640 in this fortress was fortified Nodar Tsitsishvili during his rebellion against the king. King Rostom could not manage to take the fortress. It is a complicated monumental construction erected on the rock. Three constructing layers are found in the fortress.
Shio Cave of Sarkineti Church
Shio Cave of Sarkineti Church - a rock-built church was opened and consecrated on October 20, 2011. The entrance to the temple is convenient from a 5-meter corridor cut into the rock. The Church of the Rock in Georgia was no longer built after the 14th century, and the Church of Shio Cave in Sarkineti was the first church built in the Rock Cave after the 14th century.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
