Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia
Description
There is not enough space in this paragraph to describe how unforgettable this 5 hours excursion is. We will visit 2 UNESCO sites,Chronicles of Georgia near Tbilisi,and have fun on the way. Everything about this tour is a hit. We take you to places older than most of the sites you will see in most other countries in Europe. 6th Century Monastery,11th Century Church, and the ancient capital of Georgia. You feel the Georgian history and culture in the beautiful countryside. The views from the all visited places are breathtaking. This short excursion is an excellent opportunity to meet other travelers and our fantastic, knowledgeable, super-cool guides. We try to tell you many exciting stories about the places and in general. Our guides are highly informative but also hilarious and fun.
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Itinerary
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf. If you are a group of more than four people, We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:15AM and take you to the old capital.
After 30 minutes drive, we will arrive at Jvari Monastery. The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is a sixth-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 mountaintop 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 is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, it is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta continued to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the end of the kingdom in the 19th century. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region. We have around 1-hour of free time in Mtskheta, which you can use for shopping, wine tasting, boat trips etc.
The Chronicles of Georgia is a monumental masterpiece overlooking Tbilisi Sea, featuring massive 30-meter-tall stone pillars adorned with intricate carvings depicting Georgia’s history, kings, and religious figures. Designed by artist Zurab Tsereteli in 1985, this imposing yet lesser-known landmark offers a unique blend of ancient and modern art. The site provides breathtaking panoramic views of Tbilisi and is a must-visit for history and culture enthusiasts.
We return to Tbilisi at 14:00
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(942)
Its my 1st time to join a group tour and its was a unforgettable experience to share with others, Our guide “Nick” was so professional and so knowledgable to explain and inform the places you have visit. He is so helpful to take photos as well. Keep up and stay more more people to meet you.
We had the pleasure of booking this tour with in Georgia, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip! He was fantastic from start to finish.
It was amazing experience to see Tbilisi sightseeing with our guide Nick, the guidance and organization & everything was great. I highly recommend it for everyone coming to Tbilisi for the first time.
Mtsketa is a beautiful place i loved it but real star of this tour was nick i go on many tours with many guides but nicks education and professionalism really impressed me truly a 5 star guide
Mariam the guide is first class! Knowledgeable, professional, empathetic and fun! The tour was perfect, everything was covered and we had a fantastic time. From start to finish- a very enjoyable and cultural experience. Thank you !
Maria was very energetic, great tour and sights. Pacing was well done as well. Wine tasting and snack tasting was also good
Everything was great. Marjan the guide has a knowledge. She took the great pictures as well. Cathedral of Svetitskhoveli and Jvari monastery was very beautiful. Highly recomended
Mariam gave a great tour today! Learned a lot and everything was well timed to take in the sights but also keep things moving!
Great tour! Maria is the excellent guide, she is well informed and helped us with taking photos.
Maria is amazing, wonderful tour, Maria was speaking very good English, she had good knowledge of everything we asked for. She is very funny and energetic too. Highly recommend to go to this tour ❤️
