Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Tour

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1. Our tour starts from Jvari Monastery ancient temple dates back to the 6th century nearby the ancient capital Mtskheta, located on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history wich we will tell you there.

   25 min

2. Next, we continue to the ancient capital of Georgia — Mtskheta, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mtskheta has been inhabited for more than 2,600 years and once served as the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia. From the parking area, we will walk to the historical center of Mtskheta, passing through its charming narrow streets filled with souvenir shops, wine tastings, and traditional Georgian sweets. The highlight of our visit will be the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the burial site of Christ’s Robe and one of the most sacred and revered places in Georgia.

   50 min

3. Our next stop is the city of Gori, the hometown of Joseph Stalin, the most famous Georgian leader of the Soviet Union. Here, you will visit the Stalin House-Museum and learn about his life. Guests will see his original house where he was born, his office, personal items like his pipe, cigars, and telephone, his railway carriage, and much more.

   1 h

4. Next stop is Uplistsikhe – “The Fortress of God.” It is one of the oldest places in the world, an ancient 3,000-year-old cave city carved into the rock. Long ago, it was an important center for Georgia’s culture, religion, and politics. Uplistsikhe is special because it still keeps buildings and caves from different times in history. Today, about 150 caves remain. During our tour, we will see some of the most interesting ones — the tunnel, the Sun Temple, the Royal Hall of Queen Tamar, the winery, the 6th-century church, the old library, and even an ancient pharmacy carved in stone.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Tbilisi

• Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 1465 experiences we list in Tbilisi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 92 of 1465.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, spills along a river gorge beneath a fortress, mixing balconied old houses, sulphur baths and bold modern landmarks.

The old town gathers along the Mtkvari River, its narrow streets lined with carved wooden balconies, churches and wine bars. Abanotubani, the bath district, is crowned by brick domes over sulphur springs, and the walls of Narikala Fortress overlook it all, reached by cable car or a steep walk. The Mother of Georgia statue stands on the ridge holding a sword and a bowl of wine.

Top-ranked sights in Tbilisi: Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Old Town (Dzveli Tbilisi).

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