DayTrip Tbilisi to Mtskheta Jvari Gori and Uplitsikhe GuidedTour
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Discover the history of Georgia on a guided group trip to Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplitsikhe from Tbilisi. Go on a journey to the past and see old buildings, cave cities, monasteries, and more
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Jvari Monastery A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jvari offers spectacular views of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Learn about its rich history and significance in Georgian Christianity.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Explore the spiritual heart of Georgia, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is believed to be the burial site of Christ's robe.
Step into history at Joseph Stalin’s birthplace and discover the life of one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. The museum offers a deep dive into his personal and political legacy. Visitors can explore Stalin’s childhood home, view his personal railway carriage, and see unique memorabilia from his time as Soviet leader. Guided tours reveal fascinating insights into both his rise to power and his historical impact. Entrance fee 15Gel extra
Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn city, carved into the cliffs along the Mtkvari River, dating back to the early Iron Age. Once a significant political and religious center, this unique site features a labyrinth of tunnels, halls, and temples, offering a glimpse into Georgia’s early civilization. Visitors can explore various chambers, including ancient wine presses, pagan temples, and a medieval Christian basilica. The panoramic views from the hilltop add to the experience, making it a must-see destination for history and archaeology enthusiasts. Extra Entrance fee 15Gel
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
David was very knowledgeable and great at answering all questions. It was a great day! At the end we were tired but happy!
The tour was informative and well planed. Learned a lot about stalin and the churches around mteshka. Highly recommended.
On the tour Mamuka had interesting educational, professionally told and answered questions!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did the Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplitsikhe tour from Tbilisi. Was a real success! All well arranged: gather at the Opera, a comfortable Mercedes bus to visit all destinations with an excellent guide. I found the Stalin Museum in Gori quite bizarre but certainly interesting. Uplitsikhe reminded me of Cappadocia because of the cave dwellings. Was a varied active and very successful day/tour. So recommended!
The tour was disappointing coupled with horrible experience with the guide(Natalia). While we reached the pickup point 20 mins in advance to be able to get the desired seat, the tour which was supposed to start at 9:10 actually started at 9:45 with the bus arriving preoccupied with just the last row available. Still while we got on the bus and were just settling in (on seats with broken handles) the guide lectured us on staying quiet and talk only when off the bus. We also happen to be travelling with a baby who was having trouble settling in, the guide soon enough lectured on keeping the baby in the lap for the duration of the trip (9-10 hours) and commented us to get a private tour instead. Nevertheless while we wanted to end the tour we continued, however for the rest of the trip it seemed she prioritized the Russian audience on the bus, with 20 mins in Russian along with hardly 2 mins in English. Left us guessing in a lot of places even for basic stuff like when would we break for lunch. She also kept assuming a lot of things about Indians, behavior, eating habits etc and kept suggesting us on things, instead of recommending us things to try from Georgia. She later tried covering up by being polite and socializing but unfortunately the experience was already ruined. We had two additional tours with this operator (Vitis Travels) and had excellent experience but the experience on this one was simply horrible.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we sincerely apologize that this particular tour did not meet your expectations. We are truly sorry to hear about the discomfort and miscommunication you experienced with the guide. We have already discussed your comments with the guide involved and will ensure that all future tours maintain a balanced and respectful atmosphere for guests of every background and language. Our guides are trained to manage mixed groups fairly, and we regret that you felt otherwise on this occasion. Regarding the late start, we apologize for the delay — sometimes traffic or previous pick-ups may slightly affect the schedule, but we understand how frustrating that can be. We are, however, very happy to know that you enjoyed your other tours with us and appreciate your kind words about those experiences. Please rest assured that we take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service further. Thank you again for sharing your honest opinion, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Kind regards, Chris
We were very pleased with the excursion. The process was well organized, the guide was friendly and competent, and the places visited were interesting and varied. Overall, we can definitely recommend the tour
I arrived early at the stated meeting point, aiming to get a comfortable set on the bus, only to be told via text that the bus would be late. Turns out they stopped first to fill up with a big group, so when it arrived it was already full and I got an uncomfortable seat wedged into the last row. Not happy with that. The sights and the tour guide were good.
Great tour at a wonderful pace, seeing an interesting array of history. The guide was personable and informative. Overall an excellent experience.
Best trip for me even travel guider is very kind good explanation and very helpful overall tour is very fantastic Hope I will come and enjoy again
