Things to Do in Kakheti in 2026

Wide panorama of Sighnaghi and Alazani valley from the hotel Kabadoni, Sighnaghi, Georgia

Walk by Georgian-Azerbaijan boder in David Gareji is great. We've been there at the end of May, as we've been warned it's the most rainy season in this region. There was a rain but it didn't change how epic this place was.

Gareji is a complex of monasteries just on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. You'll see many amazing landscapes and also an interesting piece of history. #golden

You can climb on Sighnaghi's city walls and enjoy beautiful views of the Kakheti landscapes.

Davit Gareji or David Garedzha Monastery is located in the Grasslands of Georgia, 2.5 hours South-East of Tbilisi. This place and the surrounding nature are a "different world" and worth visiting. The road via Sagarejo and Udabno has road signs, is easy to find and also good enough for 2-wheel drive. The road via Rustavi (stupidly suggested by Google maps) has no signs, requires GPS and a 4-wheel drive is recommended (we drove that dirt road on the way back to Tbilisi and we did not meet any car for 20 km). A nice young couple is running a small adventurous hotel in Udabno ("Oasis Club", www.oasisclubudabno.com) also offering Horse Riding Tours, etc.

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The Italko Monastery, 15km South-West of Telavi, in the 6th century was founded by Senon, one of the 13 Syrian missionaries. The original church dates back to the 8th century, but the church as seen today is from the 11th century with beautiful frescos on the inside. The monastery complex is enclosed by a wall and also houses 2 chapels and the ruins of monastery buildings.

Ikalto Monastery

Find out about the history of Ikalto when you take a trip to Ikalto Monastery. Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral.

Lopota Lake

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lopota Lake during your travels in Napareuli. Discover the area's waterfalls and churches.

Bodbe Monastery

Learn about the local history of Sighnaghi with a stop at Bodbe Monastery. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Ilia Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ilia Lake during your travels in Kvareli. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Alaverdi Monastery

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You can find out about the history of Kvemo Alvani with a stop at Alaverdi Monastery. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.

Pirosmani Museum

You can study the exhibits at Pirosmani Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Sighnaghi. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.

Nekresi Monastery

You can browse the exhibits at Nekresi Monastery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shilda. Take in the museums while you're in the area.