Mtskheta, Gori Stalin Museum & Uplistsikhe Private Tour
Description
Step into Georgia’s rich history and culture on this full-day journey from Tbilisi, combining ancient landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Soviet-era history in one unforgettable experience. Explore the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe Cave Town and discover how ancient civilizations lived. In Gori, learn about Joseph Stalin at his birthplace and museum. Visit Mtskheta, Georgia’s spiritual heart, and see iconic landmarks like Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, while enjoying beautiful panoramic views along the way. A friendly driver-guide will ensure a smooth, comfortable, and well-organized experience throughout the day, sharing local insights and making your journey easy and memorable. You’ll also have the optional chance to enjoy traditional Georgian cuisine at a local restaurant, adding an authentic culinary touch to your experience. This tour offers the perfect mix of history, culture, comfort, and authentic experiences—ideal for an unforgettable day in Georgia
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.
Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
Arrive at a lunch place. Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy traditional, delicious food.
Stalin Museum is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house, and Stalin's railway carriage.
The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the 19th century. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral). Known as the burial site of Christ's robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
At Salobie, travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Georgian culinary experience in a cozy, traditional setting. Here, guests can taste classic dishes such as lobio served in clay pots, mchadi, khinkali, and fresh local salads, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients and rich homemade flavors. This optional stop offers a perfect chance to relax, experience genuine Georgian hospitality, and take a pleasant break during the journey while enjoying one of the best spots for traditional food.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up all travelers in Tbilisi from any hotel or apartment location. It is required to provide the place name and address.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(10)
One of the best trip we had so far with Mr. Nugo and his brother. From airport pick up to our travels around Tblisi, Mtskheta, Ananuri and Stepantsminda, we had no hassle in traveling and they were very professional in touring us! Thank you Mr. Nugo for the memories and hopefully will go back again in Tblisi and book with you again.
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If you are in Georgia/Tbilisi, I would highly recommend this company for a tour/transportation. Nugo was fantastic and helped me arrange this tour at the last minute. He was extremely responsive and communicative. The tour with Omar was great, and I liked their service so much, I also used them to for transportation to my next destination in Georgia.
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Great experience in the tour! They are so servicial and straightforward. They will put you in the best hands with the best guides and will make your experience to be the best possible. Confortable transportation, great talk and closeness with the destination and the locals. Love it
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The trip to Mtsketa - Uplistsikhe caves was beautiful trip to be in our memories. Our trip with Nugo! made the trip day amazingly superb as we (my family) felt his company as a brotherly hold. As usual, always on time for the pick up at the hotel and on our trips we were told a lot about the tour spots as well as the Georgia in general about its culture and tradition, and about the history of the places that we are visiting; a seamless guide! Cheers!!! Trust me, Nugo is highly recommended for the tourists visiting Georgia. I am planning to have a winter vacation as he suggested for different places were we can enjoy winter to the core. Thanks Nuga!!!
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We are four families of group with children visited different places in Georgia.Nugo and team organized our trip which includes tour itinerary and suitable vehicle. It was fantastic and memorable trip for us. We appreciate and thank to Nugo and team for great support, patience, well communication and tour guide, etc.
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Nugo and Saba from his team assisted us during the trip. They are very professional, pleasant and helpful. We are young family with lots of demands from the kids.... they helped us along and it memorable for us ... kudos to the team!!!
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Hugo and his team (Lusha) are extremely friendly and hospitable people. Our trip to Geogia was awesome because of them. They are highly recommended.
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Greatly organized 4 day tour of Georgia! It was our first visit and Nugo was a fantastic host! He prepared an amazing plan for us and was extremely flexible with all the requests. We truly enjoyed and will definitely come back!
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This adventure surpassed my expectations. Can you imagine walking among the living of 5000 years past at these caves? The monasteries’beaity in and of itself were worth the drive but to experience a service in the tradition was phenomenal.
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1st time visit to Georgia in Winter was amazing with a great assistance from Nugo n his colleague, George.. We visited some nice places such as Gudauri to have experience in Skiing, eploring some historical spots in Jvauri Monestry, Uplistsikhe Cave, Gori, etc.. Thanks Nugo for your hospitality n service, definitely we will come back in another season :)
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