Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama

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ID: GYG567443-970886
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Visit Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta, you will learn about the Christian era and medieval cities that Georgia passed through from the early Bronze Age to the adoption of Christianity.
1) Jvari Church, Mtskheta
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) Mtskheta old capital
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) Stalin Museum
In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori. In the halls of the entire museum pantheon, you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - the museum guide will conduct an excursion. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
4) Uplistsikhe Complex Road,
Pagan past in the caves of uplistsikhe
A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. It also offers wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley. Additional ticket price 15 gel

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient historical places of Georgia,
  • We will serve you with a comfortable car
  • Guide service, bottle of water, 24 hour information service

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ჩვენს სტუმრებს ვხვდებით უშბას ოფისში
Check the electric ticket at the Ushba office

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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.