Best Temple Tours in Georgia — Our Top 4

1.From Tbilisi: Rainbow Mountain & David Gareja Monastery Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 705 reviews · 7 hours · from $39Our pick

Travel from Avlabari to Georgia’s only semidesert, stopping at Kapatadze Lake, the striped Rainbow Mountains, and David Gareja Lavra. An English-speaking guide such as Dimitri, Niko, or Tota leads the walks and explains the monastery’s history. Bring snacks, water, sunscreen, and shoes with a good grip.

“Metro was fantastic. The mountains were great and the monastery is a good photo opp.”

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2.Bagrati, Gelati & Motsameta monasteries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Spend a focused morning visiting Bagrati Cathedral and Motsameta Monastery near Kutaisi, with Gelati replaced by Khareba and Mtsvanekvavila while restoration continues. Guides such as Lasha, Giorgi, Saba, and Toko add local stories, history, and practical context.

“Toko has been an excellent guide and driver. I loved this tour. Motsameta and Bagrati Monasteries are amazing!”

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3.Gelati Monastery, Motsameta Monastery & Bagrati Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Best value

See three major Georgian churches in three hours with an English, Georgian, or Russian-speaking guide. Visit mountain-set Motsameta, UNESCO-listed Gelati, and Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi. The group is limited to seven, with minivan transport, Wi-Fi, and bottled water included.

“Ottima esperienza. La guida è molto simpatica e spiega cose interessanti. Il veicolo è comodo e pulito. Il monastero di Motsameta è molto bello e in una location affascinante, tra le montagne appena fuori la città. Bella anche Bagrati, più facilmente raggiungibile dalla città ma con questo tour diventa ancora più comodo. Peccato per il monastero di Gelati che è in ristrutturazione e lo sarà per i prossimi 5 anni circa. Vista questa chiusura potrebbero trovare una piccola tappa aggiuntiva. Eravamo solo in 3 quindi è stato praticamente un tour privato e il prezzo è più che onesto. Consigliato!”

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4.Kakheti Wine Tour and Discover Monasteries Vineyards Telavi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Travel from Tbilisi into Kakheti for Manavi wine, Badiauri breadmaking, honey, cheese, and churchkhela tastings. Angelina guides this nine-hour English-language day with stops at Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, its city walls, and Telavi.

“This was an excellent tour! I have done many day trips from Tbilisi before and I would say that this was the best value, for the number of places we visited and also all the included tastings. Angelina was a great guide - full of interesting information and humour, very organised and lovely company for the day! Thanks Angelina :)”

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