Discover Georgia’s UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery with its stunning hilltop views, and explore Mtskheta, the 2,600 year old ancient capital of Georgia, home to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral believed to hold the robe of Jesus.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $68.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
The first place you will visit is Jvari Monastery, an ancient temple dating back to the 6th century AD, located near Georgia’s ancient capital, Mtskheta. Perched atop a high mountain, it offers picturesque views of the surrounding area, including the confluence of the turbulent Aragvi and Kura rivers. The monastery attracts thousands of visitors thanks to its remarkable architecture, stunning location, and rich historical significance. The name “Jvari” translates from Georgian as “The Cross,” Since 1994, Jvari Monastery has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, underscoring its global cultural importance.
Next, we continue to the ancient capital of Georgia — Mtskheta, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mtskheta has been inhabited for more than 2,600 years and once served as the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia till 5th. From the parking area, we will walk to the historical center of Mtskheta, passing through its charming narrow streets filled with souvenir shops, wine tastings, and traditional Georgian sweets. The highlight of our visit will be the ancient fortification with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the burial site of Christ’s Robe.
We provide pickup from all hotels, apartments and any address in Tbilisi.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mtskheta Old Capital & Jvari Monastery Private Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $36 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 $68. 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, with 8 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 0–17 pay from $11, adults from $36.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide pickup from all hotels, apartments and any address in Tbilisi. Pickup points include Hotel M9, DejaVu Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mtskheta Old Capital & Jvari Monastery Private Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (8) | $36 | |
 Tour to old capital Georgia - city Mtskheta | 4 hours | 4.8 (175) | $20 | View |
 UNESCO Gems of Mtskheta - Old Capital of Georgia | 3 hours | 5.0 (34) | $89 | View |
 Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour | 7–8 hours | 4.9 (9) | $250 | View |
 Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta | 10 hours | 5.0 (59) | $125 | View |
 Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia | 4h 30min | 4.8 (39) | $38 | View |
 Mtskheta & Tbilisi: Old & New Capitals Private Tour | 5–6 hours | 4.7 (13) | $39 | View |
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 3 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Georgia Tour Factory.
