Discover some of Georgia’s most important historical landmarks. In a single day with our tour from Tbilisi, explore the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe, the UNESCO world heritage site of Gori and more. Drive to Mtskheta and visit UNESCO sites: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral dated 11th c. Also “Great Church of Jvari” sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery. Meet Georgian gastronomy and local flea market. By the evening drive back to Tbilisi.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 60 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Reach Jvari Monastery, translated as the "Monastery of the Cross". Jvari monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and the Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. 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. The present building, or “Great Church of Jvari”, is generally held to have been built between 586-604.
Arrive at the Stalin Museum, or have free Time In Gori (Optional). Stalin Museum (Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin Museum) is a museum in Gori, Georgia. 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. In Case Of Free Time In Gori (Optional) There have been fortifications on the hill dominating Gori since the first half of the first millennium BC. Discover The City Gori has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV. The fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe) appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates the existence of an urban community in Classical Antiquity.
Arrive in Uplistsikhe Cavetown. Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It is identified by archaeologists as one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture. The tour of the ruins is only for the able (and requires gripping footwear), starting with steps, then scrambling up rocks and following an ancient pathway past grain pits to the remains of a theater built in the 2nd or 3rd century AD, complete with an orchestra pit.
Arrive In Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, it is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) It is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. As one poet writes about the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral when you look at it you believe God has been here. The patriarchal cathedral of Mtskheta occupies a central place among these monuments. Svetitskhoveli is the most important monument of Georgian culture, art and architecture. 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. Svetitskhoveli was not only the site of the coronation of the Georgian kings but also served as their burial place.
We will pick up from any hotel located in Tbilisi
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mtskheta-Jvari Gori-Uplistsikhe full-day tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $69 per person for this Tbilisi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $20, adults from $69. Infants go free.
It can: 60 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick up from any hotel located in Tbilisi Pickup points include Vera Hills Boutique Hotel, Hotel Lux.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The guide was excellent. He guided us at every point. Very informative. He helped us with kids also (moving strollers). Highly recommended. Very friendly guide and very patient also.
Thank you for the lovely review! We're really happy to hear your guide was so attentive and patient, especially with the kids and strollers — that means a lot to us. We'll pass your thanks along to him. Hope to host you again soon!
We really disappointed with this tour. We booked and paid for a full day and chose a 9am start, the day before they contacted us to say it would start at 10.30, but on the day the driver arrived at 11.45. So we lost half a day. This meant the whole day was rushed and we were watching our time to be sure we got the final stop, the museum, before it shut. So we didn’t get the time we wanted at any stop. We also had no time to do more than grab apples and crisps for lunch in the car. Also this is not a tour, it is simply a driver who drops you at places and waits, minimal information given. I asked for some refund and was really surprised to be offered nothing. Either choose another operator or just get a local taxi driver to drive you for the day, I would steer clear of this, it feels like a scam
Dear Katherine, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent tour. Due to an unexpectedly high number of travelers, we had to assign a new guide who was still in a trial period. Unfortunately, this did not meet our usual standards, and we completely understand your disappointment. Following this incident, we have ended our cooperation with that guide to ensure this does not happen again. We truly value your feedback and would like to make it right. We would be happy to arrange another tour for you at any time that is convenient for you, with one of our experienced guides, to provide the quality service you deserve. We deeply regret the misunderstanding and thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we hope to have the chance to host you again under much better circumstances. Warm regards, Must see Georgia
We had an amazing experience. A day full of, culture, nature, history ans wine tasting. Thanks for.the great time
Thank you Tim !
An amazing experience, very calm attitude and friendly approach. Easy to talk to for introverts and knowledgeable
Thank you so much, we tried our best, hope to see you again
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