Bike Tour: Saskhori-Kvatakhevi Monastery-Saskhori

The Beginning of the Bike Tour – Saskhori Village

You will begin your tour in Saskhori Village, which can be reached from Tbilisi by car. The route lasts a full day, with the best time to go being between June and October.

Saskhori is located in the Nichbistskali River valley, at the base of Nichbisi Hill. There are a couple of historical monuments here, including the Virgin Mary Church and the hall-type Saint George church located 500 metres from the village.

Continuing the Bike Tour – Kvatakhevi Monastery

Once you’re ready to depart, you’ll head towards the Kaspi Municipality, in which the Kvatakhevi Monastery Complex stands. This complex is composed of a number of buildings, including the Dormition of the Mother of God church, walls, a tower, a refectory, a bell tower, and monks’ cells. The church has a cross-dome plan from the 12th-13th centuries.

At one time, this monastery was considered the main monastery of Kartli. According to legend, there is a small piece of the Virgin Mary’s clothing in the foundations of the church. There is also a holy relic of John the Baptist kept in the monastery complex, which is considered to be a holy object of special significance. 

Once you have finished exploring the complex, you can take the same route back to Saskhori Village, returning to Tbilisi from there.