Cross of Mtskheta Cradle of Princely Christianity Group tour Cross of Mtskheti Cradle of Princely Christianity Group tour

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ID: GYG609964-1022274
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Mtskheta is the religious center of Georgia and the oldest capital of our country. This city is called the second or Georgian Jerusalem. The sanctuaries of all Christendom are in great abundance,
Mtskheta is the religious center of Georgia and the ancient capital of our country. A holy place for every Georgian. Often locals call this city the second or Georgian Jerusalem, and for good reason. There is a huge number of relics of the entire Christian world, and if you want to understand the soul of the Georgian people, you should definitely visit this city, because Georgians are considered one of the most religious

Total Duration: 5 hours
1) Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia, 40 minutes
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 ... "
2) Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta, Georgia, 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
3) Samtavro's Convent, Mtskheta, Georgia, 30 minutes
Then stroll to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king Mirian and his wife, Queen Nana, is located, as well as the relics of the holy elder Gabriel Samtavrii. You will also see a blackberry bush, under which she lived and preached. Nina. The “Blackberry”, repeatedly cut down by barbarians and arising again and again, is considered miraculous.

Highlights

  • A comfortable car. Mercedes Sprinter
  • პონდიციონერიანი მანქანა, ბოთლი წყალი.
  • გიდის მომსახურება. 24 საინპორმაციო მომსახურება

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Come to the Ushba office and check the tickets. We are in old Tbilisi, in the middle of Metekhi Bridge and Sulfur Baths, next to Restaurant Alan.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.