Tbilisi: Day Trip to Mtskheta, Gori, Jvari, and Uplistsikhe
ID: GYG601464-1010551
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the ancient history of Georgia on this day trip from Tbilisi. Travel to the the city of Mtskheta, the hilltop monastery of Jvari, the Stalin Museum in Gori, and the cave city of Uplistsikhe.
Meet your guide at the Château Mukhrani Wine Bar in the vibrant Gorgasli Square in central Tbilisi. Relax as you pass through the scenic countryside on the bus ride to Mtskheta. Upon arrival, get acquainted with the rich history of this city that dates back to 11,000 BC and see th UNESCO-listed Svetistkhoveli Church.
Stop at the 5th-century Jvari Monastery where Saint Nino is said to have converted King Mirian III of Iberia to Christianity. Take in the tranquility of the hilltop setting of this domed church that almost looks like it is growing from the hill.
Continue to the city of Gori, the city where the infamous Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was born. Have the chance to purchase a ticket to the Stalin Museum, which stores important moments from his life.
Head to the cave city Uplistsikhe which is one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. See what life was like in pre-Christian Georgia on the banks of the Kura River. Step back in time as you explore these ruins with the help of your guide. Return to your meeting point in Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Visit one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world at Mtskheta
- Admire the harmony between architecture and nature at the Jvari Monastery
- Find out more about the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin at a museum in Gori
- Venture to Uplistsikhe to marvel at ancient rock-cut cave dwellings
- Be transported into Georgia's rich past with the help of your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is for those who love history.
Meet at the Château Mukhrani Wine Bar in Gorgasli square.
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.
