Discover one of the most historical places of Georgia, including the ancient rock complex of Uplistsikhe, Stalin Museum, and 2 UNESCO heritage sites Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in the old capital of Georgia, Mtskheta.
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- Duration 10 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting location:
AVLABARI metro station
Uplistsikhe
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
Gori
Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)
Stalin Museum
Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)
Jvari Monastery
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Guided tour (1 hour)
Arrive back at:
AVLABARI metro station
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Visit the main Cathedral of Georgia, Svetitskhoveli
- Learn the history of the Jvari Monastery
- Marvel at the confluence of the rivers Aragvi and Mtkvari
- Discover Uplistsikhe cave town
- Explore Gori and the Museum of Stalin
Explore one of the most mysterious regions of Georgia – Kartli and hear a lot about the country's history. First, visit memorable Uplistsikhe cave-town and dive into the antique life of Georgia.
Then, find out more interesting facts in Gori, the hometown of the most famous Georgian, Stalin, and see the unique old capital of Georgia – Mtskheta, where you visit two UNESCO heritage sites Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Your first stop is Uplistsikhe, an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages.
It is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran's pagan and Christian architecture coexistence. After exploring Uplistsikhe, you have a chance to have lunch in the region and try delicious local food. After lunch, you have two options, have free time and explore Gori, the hometown of Stalin, or visit Stalin Museum, which is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori.
The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house, and Stalin's railway carriage. The next stop is Jvari Monastery. The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta.
Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia. The last site on tour is Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. UNESCO recognizes Mtskheta as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments.
It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Svetitskhoveli is known as the burial site of Christ's robe and has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the region's most venerated places of worship.
- Certified guide
- Transportation service
- A bottle of water
- 24-hour online support
- Food and drink
- Entrance fees
- Guide gratuities
- Children under 5 years
- Wheelchair users
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Date
Avlabari Metro Station at 8:30 AM. One of the local partner's representatives will meet you in front of Avlabari Metro Station and hold a branded orange color flag.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Unaccompanied minors
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- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather