Full Day Tour of Tbilisi and Mtskheta
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Day trip to Tbilisi and Mtskheta combines the full-day exploration of two ancient towns, which have been linked by culture and history for centuries. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Mtskheta, the main attraction of Tbilisi.
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Itinerary
In the morning at 10:00 am meet the guide and the driver near Big Bicycle Monument and start driving to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. You’ll visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites located in this small town. The first stop is Jvari Monastery dating back to the 6th century AD. Standing on the top of the hill, it overlooks the town of Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers Aragvi and Mtkvari.
After visiting the monastery drive down and reach Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is one of the most sacred places in whole Georgia, and is said to have Christ’s robe preserved in it.
Take a nice walk in the town. Visit a local wine shop where you can buy some Georgian Wines.
Visit medieval Samtavro Monastery located in the historical part of Mtskheta - ancient capital of Georgia.
Take a ride to Narikala Fortress 4th c by aerial cable car – one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Explore the ruins of the fortress and then stroll down to the Sulfur Bathhouse district, to the Legtakhevi area, and then to Meidan square & Shardeni street neighborhood.
Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.
After Abanotubani & visiting small waterfall in Legvtakhevi head to Meidan Square & nearby street Shardeni, Cotton row & Iron row. Here you can find numerous souvenir shops, art galleries and cafes
Leave Mtskheta and drive back to Tbilisi to visit main attractions of the city. First stop is Metekhi plateau & church 13th c which presents one of the most important architectural monuments of old Tbilisi.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Entrance to the places of worship is prohibited during church services (Sunday mornings, Saturday evenings and religious holidays). If your trip comes to one of these dates, we'll switch the order, start the tour in Tbilisi with sights and continue to Mtskheta.
- A minimum of 6 people per booking is required
Reviews(21)
Amazing tour. Amazing site of historical relevance. Miss Nati was an amazing tour guide and was able to explain the historical significance of the site.
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It was a memorable journey. Maia is a funny and knowledgeable guide, she showed us the beauty of old Town and let us understand the history/the religious of Georgia. All in all, one fine day to spend with them in Tbilisi.
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Highly recommend this trip . We had an exceptional guide Khadia , we learnt so much about the history past and present of Georgia. The day was well organised, balanced and we had the most wonderful time . Thank you Khadia !
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Interesting tour especially for the part of Mtskheta ,the guide spoke good English and was prepared .the van was very comfortable .
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it was nice to waste sometime , have a bit of fun , chill and stuff, drink some wine , see some ancient place and laugh a bit . love the looks and feel
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Very professional guide, perfect English, very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyable. I am so pleased I went.
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At first, we walk through the Tbilisi just to know what the city had to offer. I would recommend anyone to take this tour. I want to thank our guide Thea that walked with us through the major points of interest and share her historical knowledge.
We loved Tbilisi but we should have ventured on our own and not a tour. Even though it was private and our tour guide was great I'm not much of a follower and like to do things my own way, at my own speed. I really took this tour for photo opportunities but didn't have enough control to really go to the places I wanted to to get the shots I wanted. If you like to know everything about everyplace and like to follow around someone who is very knowledgeable being led by the hand then this may be for you.
We visited Georgia with a private guide, Giorgi Orjonikidze and his planning and organization of trip was wonderful. Never wasted a moment and had an exiting trip and the food was awesome and delicious. In simple words, had a fantastic trip and would recommend Giorgi to everyone.
At first I really didn’t know anything about Georgia but this enlightened me. And it was great to see the sights and hear some facts straight from our local tour guide, Larsha(?) he was very knowledgeable about the city and was very accommodating. It was the last leg of our stay in Georgia and the restaurant, Taglaura, where we had lunch nailed it!! It was the best Georgian food we had our entire stay. Thanks to Georgian Holidays for planning this. P.S. it was half walking tour so be prepared to walk and hike.
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