Tours/Tbilisi/Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour
Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour
5.0(9)Tbilisi8–9 hours
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
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At a glance
Duration
8–9 hours
Price from
$55 / person
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Georgia Tour Factory
Description
Visit the most ancient historical sites of Georgia in a single day tour from Tbilisi , as Uflistsikhe - “Fortress of God” an ancient 3000 year old city carved into the rock, UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mtskheta , as well as the house and museum of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in the city of Gori.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$55
Child (ages 0–17)
$11
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $109.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 90 of the next 150 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Jvari Monastery
20 min
Our tour starts from Jvari Monastery ancient temple dates back to the 6th century nearby the ancient capital Mtskheta, located on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history wich we will tell you there.
Mtskheta
50 min
Our next stop is the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta a museum city which is as a Jvari Monastery also is UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been inhabited since 2500 years ago and was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia.
In this oldest town is located many ancient historical monumets as Pompey Bridge a stone bridge over the Kura River built in the time of Pompey the Great about 65 BC , Church from 4-5 century , Bebris Castle of 1st century and one of the most sacred place Svetitskhoveli Cathedral the main Christian Orthodox Cathedral, where Christ’s robe is said to be buried.
Gori
60 min
Next stop during tour will be in city Gori , hometown of most famous Georgian leader of Soviet Union Joseph Stalin house-museum. There you will be able to see house where the stalin was born and his armored train. Also visit Stalin Museum where you can see his personal pipe , chair , sword also photos from his childhood , photos when he was first time captured by Tsar police because of revolutionary activity also the hall of gifts recived from different countries as Germany, Poland , China , Uk.............
Uplistsiche Cave Town
90 min
The next destination is the most ancient historical place in the world : Uflistsikhe - "Fortress of God" - an ancient 3000 year old cave city carved into the rock, which played a significant role in the history of Georgia. The uniqueness of the monument lies in the fact that, due to its structure, it has preserved the remains of architectural and religious buildings built over several tosends years. Till now days only 150 caves have survived , some of them wich we will visit during our tour , we will discover cave tunnel , ancient sun temple , royal cave of King Tamara , winery, church of 6th century , bibliotheca and ancient pharmacy....
What's included
Included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Not included
Stalin Museum
Uplistsiche Cave Town
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickup from any hotel or address in Tbilisi.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Tbilisi
Starting price $55 is 40% below the typical $92 for tours of similar length in Tbilisi
Excurgo comparison of 1,465 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour take?
Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Tbilisi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $109. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM.
How much does Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $11, adults from $55.
Does Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour sell out?
It can: 90 of the next 150 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide pickup from any hotel or address in Tbilisi. Pickup points include Hotel M9, DejaVu Hotel.
What languages is Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Georgia Tour Factory.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Andy_S
May 29, 2025 · via Viator
Fantastic excursion
George was brilliant. Great communication, speaks fluent English, unlike other trips I had. Arrived at the hotel on time, with a nice clean, comfortable car. Uplistsikhe was the main thing I wanted to see in Georgia and I was not disappointed. Also did some wine tasting here. We also did Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery. Fantastic trip, really enjoyed it.
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markaJ3589ZF
April 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
George is a brilliant guide
George is a brilliant guide, super knowledgeable, etc but also happy to engage in contemporary Georgian life, politics and culture.
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Hapyhc
September 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
The guide George was excellent, very attentive to all our needs. We had wonderful time, the excursion was also very educational. Highly recommend this trip!
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Cristin_C
June 6, 2024 · via Viator
An excellent trip
It was a special tour through the history of Georgia, with a very competent and attentive guide. The tour was carried out with a car and among the new tourist attractions we could also see part of this wonderful country. I recommend it.
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Alex_R
June 5, 2024 · via Viator
Very nice tour!
Amazing tour!
Our driver Gogi was very nice and knowledgeable.
We visited 3 places, including Mtsketa, Caves and Stalin’s museum.
Book with confidence!
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X1665FBmichaelm
December 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Highlights Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and the cave city of Uplistsikhe
We enjoyed a lovely day with great sights. Our guide explained everything really well and we learned a lot about the country and its people. Thank you very much for the trip and the support.
Operator response
We are happy that you enjoyed.
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Shamaine_S
September 11, 2023 · via Viator
We had been using Viator...
We had been using Viator in Europe numerous times, so far so good. Our tour guide for this trip, George, was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke good English. We booked this tour just for the Uplistsikhe Cave and it was totally worth it. Hope to enjoy your good service in near future.
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F3205DNbrianm
July 14, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Thanks Giorgi!
We did a 4 person private tour to Gori and Uplistsikhe for a good price. Each of us had already been to the sights at Mtskheta, so we wanted a longer, dedicated visit to Uplistsikhe and shorter visit to Gori (most tours package all of these together which seems rushed). Giorgi was a great driver and interesting guide who answered our many questions about Georgia's past and present. He also helped guide us through the cave town and was patient with the time we wished to spend exploring on our own.
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Lorka a
April 3, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Gori and museum
Its was very interesting tour , they provide pickup from hotel , our guide george was very nice and polite. We visited cave city , tunnel and Soviet leader house-museum where we had long excursion with museum guide.
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