A 6th-century cave monastery in a painted semi-desert, an hour and a half from the capital.
| Morning | Tbilisi south-east across the steppe to the Lavra monastery. |
| Midday | Ridge walk (45 min each way) if conditions allow; time in the monastery. |
| Afternoon | Lunch and tasting at a Kakhetian winery near Sagarejo; return to Tbilisi by about 17:00. |
Is the ridge walk difficult?
Moderate — a steep 20-minute climb, then flat along the ridge. Optional.