Day trip

From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip

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From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip
4.4
63 reviews

Explore Georgia's heritage in a day on a full-day guided tour from Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Gori, and Uplistsikhe as you immerse yourself in the country's history and culture.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian

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melanie – Israel

Day trip was excellent, the guide (Jimmy) was professional, friendly and made the trip very enjoyable. Had expected only English, he seemed to spend a lot more time speaking to the Russian group. The seats on the bus need to be replaced and the bus had a smell of cigarette smoke, even though the driver did not smoke while we were in the bus, it was not pleasant.

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ATHINA – Georgia

George from Georgia is an amazing guide, knowledgeable in history,very pleasant and energetic!Definitely recommend it!

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    22 Ovanes Tumaniani St

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    Jvari Monastery

    Photo stop, Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Gori

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

    Extra fee

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    Uplistsikhe

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

    Extra fee

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    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    22 Ovanes Tumaniani St

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey through years of Georgian history and culture on a trip from Tbilisi
  • Visit Mtskheta, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
  • Explore a medieval citadel standing above the town of Gori on a rocky hill
  • Choose to visit a museum dedicated to the life of Stalin in his hometown
  • Marvel at a complex of caves and tunnels in the ancient town of Uplistsikhe

Full description

Embark on a full-day tour filled with history, culture, and breathtaking vistas from Tbilisi. Be driven to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, visit the sacred Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and discover the majestic Jvari Monastery with stunning views of mountains and valleys. Next, delve into Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, where the museum's exhibits offer unique insights into Georgia's Soviet-era history. Continue to Gori Fortress, an important 11th-century defensive structure reflecting the region's rich history. End your adventure in Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave city where you'll discover ancient dwellings and temples carved into the rock formations. Accompanied by a guide, immerse yourself in a world of unique architectural wonders and captivating historical events.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
  • Bilingual guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry tickets to the Stalin Museum (15 GEL) and Uplistsikhe (15 GEL)

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 63 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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melanie – Israel2 February 2025 – Verified booking
Day trip was excellent, the guide (Jimmy) was professional, friendly and made the trip very enjoyable. Had expected only English, he seemed to spend a lot more time speaking to the Russian group. The seats on the bus need to be replaced and the bus had a smell of cigarette smoke, even though the driver did not smoke while we were in the bus, it was not pleasant.
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ATHINA – Georgia23 January 2025 – Verified booking
George from Georgia is an amazing guide, knowledgeable in history,very pleasant and energetic!Definitely recommend it!
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Evica – Serbia13 December 2024 – Verified booking
Ruzena, the tour guide is such a lovely lady 🥰 Overall the tour is amazing and I would definitely recommend it. Very good value for money. The only disappointment happened at the museum in Gori - I have a feeling it could be way better if the tour guide over there was in a good mood.

Product ID: 653613

Activity provider:CarpeDiemTours

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