Kvemo Kartli Monasteries in One Day
Manglisi Gudarekhi and Pitareti across a quiet landscape.
- days
- 1 / 0 nights
- Total distance
- 215 km
- Total driving
- 05:00
- Car needed
- Crossover / SUV
- Season
- april-october
- Difficulty
- Moderate
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A cultural day from Tbilisi to lesser-known churches with partly unpaved access.
Day-by-day plan
Tbilisi → Manglisi → Gudarekhi → Pitareti → Tbilisi.
Stops on this route
Monastery
Manglisi Cathedral
One of the oldest Christian sites in Georgia, standing in pine forest at 1,200 metres in the summer resort of Manglisi.
1.5 hMonastery
Gudarekhi Monastery
A 13th-century monastic complex at the foot of the Trialeti range, with one of the earliest dated bell towers in Georgia.
1.5 hMonastery
Pitareti Monastery
A richly carved 13th-century church in oak forest above the Khrami gorge, enclosed by a later fortified wall.
2 hTips
- An SUV is recommended for the final sections.
- Check road conditions after rain.
Booking and enquiries
The easiest way to reach these places is by car — you pick the route and the stops.