Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)
Description
n one day you will have time to visit two amazing places in our region: Uplistsikhe, without which it is difficult to imagine the pre-Christian, ancient world of Georgia, and Mtskheta, without which it is impossible to understand the era of early Christianity and the Middle Ages. When viewing cities, you will visually trace the path that Georgia has gone from the time of the early Bronze Age to the adoption of Christianity.
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Itinerary
Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “... where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura ... "
Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. It also offers wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley. Additional ticket price 15 GEL We will visit a local restaurant where you will taste local products. (The restaurant is paid)
In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori. In the halls of the entire museum pantheon, you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - the museum guide will conduct an excursion. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(124)
Beautiful tour, very competent and friendly guide. Too bad about the pothole-filled roads
A fantastic day tour that was completely rich with the places visited. There was also enough time to rest in between. The vehicle was comfortable. The driver was professional. The guide conveyed his extensive knowledge clearly and demonstrated a lot of patience. Thank you very much. 05/14/26
Thank you for traveling with us and being satisfied... We thank you on behalf of our guides. Our guides do everything to make you satisfied. We are waiting for you in the future. With much love.
Well thought out tour, the first three locations are unimaginably beautiful! We really enjoyed it, suitable for all those who want to hook up many beautiful sights in one day 🩵
Благодарим вас за путешествие с нами и за то, что остались довольны... Насладитесь красотой Мцхеты, видами Кавказских гор. Если вы хотите узнать Грузию по-настоящему, обязательно посетите эти места, где запечатлены история и вера нашей страны. Благодарим вас от имени наших гидов. Наши гиды делают все, чтобы вы остались довольны. Ждем вас в будущем. С большой любовью.
A really good day with lots of interesting places to visit and an informative and friendly guide. Thank you, I would highly recommend!
If you want to get to know Georgia, you should visit Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe on the tour. Thank you for your satisfaction.
This was an interesting and full day of wonderful sites. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy with the whole experience.
Visit the ancient capital of Georgia and learn about its history. Our guides will help you with all this.
We went to Kazbegi with Katie, we loved it all 🥰. The tour was very interesting and memorable. We came for the first time and we'll always remember our little trip!
Благодарим вас за путешествие с нами и за то, что остались довольны... Насладитесь красотой Мцхеты, видами Кавказских гор. Если вы хотите узнать Грузию по-настоящему, обязательно посетите эти места, где запечатлены история и вера нашей страны. Благодарим вас от имени наших гидов. Наши гиды делают все, чтобы вы остались довольны. Ждем вас в будущем. С большой любовью.
Had a great day with tour guide Paata! Visited the oldest Orthodox church in Mtskheta, the cave town in Uliscikh and the amazing ancient defensive fortress on the mountain in Gori! Thanks to Paata, we have learned many new and interesting things! It was also time to take a walk around the local fair, buy spices, churchelas, wines. We had lunch at a restaurant with delicious local dishes! The tour was very informative and rich! Thank you, Paata!
Благодарим вас за путешествие с нами и за то, что остались довольны... Насладитесь красотой Мцхеты, видами Кавказских гор. Если вы хотите узнать Грузию по-настоящему, обязательно посетите эти места, где запечатлены история и вера нашей страны. Благодарим вас от имени наших гидов. Наши гиды делают все, чтобы вы остались довольны. Ждем вас в будущем. С большой любовью.
We were recently on a tour with Paat's guide - and it was a real journey through the eras. The route is structured so that you literally go from antiquity through the Middle Ages and gradually find yourself in the realities of the Soviet past. It's really cool how Paata connects different historical periods into one coherent story - without dry facts, but with living details, legends and unexpected twists. Separately, I would like to note that the tour took place in a mixed group, and Paata led it equally easily and interestingly in both languages - Russian and English - without leaving anyone behind. Travelled by comfortable minibus for about 15 people, which made the trip convenient and allowed to see more places without rush. We visited Jwari, Gori, Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta - and thanks to Paata's stories, these places are revealed as a single historical line, where each era logically flows to the next. Particularly liked that the tour is not overloaded with dates, but more about understanding context and feeling time - history really comes alive. Paata is a charismatic and attentive guide who can adjust to the interests of the group and answers any questions. Definitely one of those excursions, after which you take a different look at the history of the region. I recommend it!
Благодарим вас за путешествие с нами и за то, что остались довольны... Насладитесь красотой Мцхеты, видами Кавказских гор. Если вы хотите узнать Грузию по-настоящему, обязательно посетите эти места, где запечатлены история и вера нашей страны. Благодарим вас от имени наших гидов. Наши гиды делают все, чтобы вы остались довольны. Ждем вас в будущем. С большой любовью.
Fantastic tour with guide katty 🇸🇦🇬🇪🌹🙏
Thank you for traveling with us and being satisfied.
Joined the full day group tour in January 2026 with group size of approximately 20 people. The tour guide is patient, hospitable and knowledgeable. The visit to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is particularly memorable.
Thank you for traveling with us and being satisfied with the service of our guides and our tour program. We thank you very much on their behalf and look forward to seeing you in the future.
