Uplistsikhe Caves & Mtskheta Town
ID: GYG159095-238832
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Country: Georgia
Country: Georgia
Duration: 09:00 hours
Description
See the historical highlights of Georgia, including Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery before heading to Uplistsikhe (Fortress of God), an ancient city carved out of rock.
Visit the first capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, which is a the city museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uplistsikhe (Fortress of God) cut out of rock. Learn about the ancient civilization that lived there.
The tour will take you to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral of the 11th century – one of the four greatest Cathedrals. It is the largest historic church complex in Georgia among those that survived. Through the centuries it represented the religious center of Christian Georgia. The Robe of Jesus and the Coat of St. Elias the Prophet are buried in Svetitskhoveli. The 6th century Jvari Monastery is located at the tributaries of rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the top of a rocky mountain. It is included in the list of World Cultural Inheritance Monuments. King Mirian III erected a wooden cross on this place, which later was worshipped by the Christians from Caucasus.
Then head to Uplistsikhe, the city carved out of rock, one of the oldest settlements of the Caucasus. There are archaeological monuments kept around Uplistsikhe, of which the oldest one belongs to the Early Bronze Age and Mtkvar-Araksi culture.
Visit the first capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, which is a the city museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uplistsikhe (Fortress of God) cut out of rock. Learn about the ancient civilization that lived there.
The tour will take you to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral of the 11th century – one of the four greatest Cathedrals. It is the largest historic church complex in Georgia among those that survived. Through the centuries it represented the religious center of Christian Georgia. The Robe of Jesus and the Coat of St. Elias the Prophet are buried in Svetitskhoveli. The 6th century Jvari Monastery is located at the tributaries of rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the top of a rocky mountain. It is included in the list of World Cultural Inheritance Monuments. King Mirian III erected a wooden cross on this place, which later was worshipped by the Christians from Caucasus.
Then head to Uplistsikhe, the city carved out of rock, one of the oldest settlements of the Caucasus. There are archaeological monuments kept around Uplistsikhe, of which the oldest one belongs to the Early Bronze Age and Mtkvar-Araksi culture.
Highlights
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery
- Tour Uplistsikhe, the city carved out of rock
- Learn about these ancient civilizations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In Uplistsikhe you will need walking shoes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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NOT INCLUDED
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.