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Home8-Hour Tour Of Mtskheta And Uplistsikhe: Rivers, Cathedrals, And Ancient Caves
Description
Embark on an 8-hour journey through Georgia's cultural gems! Capture the breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus and Mount Kazbek, explore Mtskheta's courtyards and vibrant souvenirs quarter, and delve into the history of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Wrap up your tour at the Uplistsikhe cave complex, a 3,000-year-old rock-hewn city turned open-air museum, revealing Georgia's ancient past with streets, squares, tunnels, and archaeological wonders spanning several ages.
Highlights
- Start at Jvary Monastery for a scenic view of the Kura and Aragvi rivers
- Capture the Greater Caucasus and Mount Kazbek from observation platforms
- Explore Mtskheta's charming courtyards and souvenir shops
- Learn about the history of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and its architecture
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- Here, you can admire the confluence of the two rivers, Kura and Aragvi.
- If the weather is clear enough, you can photograph the Greater Caucasus with Mount Kazbek from observation platforms.
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- In the courtyards, you can see fruit trees and gazebos with grapevines.
- It is nice to stroll between souvenir shops in search of memorable gifts. There are the smells of spices, a variety of traditional Georgian churchkhela, tea and honey.
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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral expand_more
- We will talk with you about the historical events that affected the cathedral's architecture, about the relics and the stories of their appearance here.
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Uplistsikhe Cave Complex expand_more
- Uplistsikhe is a rock-hewn city, one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, with a 3,000-year history.
- Nowadays, it is a historical and architectural museum reserve. There are streets, squares, a sewer system, four gates, a secret tunnel leading to the Mtkvari River, a fence, and so on. It is currently considered an open-air museum.
- It was first mentioned in written sources in the 7th century. In Uplistsikhe and its surroundings, archaeological and architectural monuments have been preserved, the oldest of which dates back to the Early Bronze Age and belongs to the Mtkvari-Araks culture. The lower layer of Katlanikhevi dates back to the end of the Middle Bronze Age.
What's Included
- Guide-driver service
- Comfortable transport
- 0.5 litres of water per person
What's Excluded
- Entrance tickets to the Uplistcikhe complex is $6 per person
- Lunch or dinner in the road cafe
- Tips to guide-driver
What to bring
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Assure modest clothing and head covering as we are visiting active temples on tour
- A hat or a scarf to protect yourself from the bright sun in summer season
- Take cameras or a mobile phone to take a lot of juicy photos
- Cash to pay for dinner or purchase souvenirs
Know before you go
- We meet you in the lobby of your hotel to start the tour
- It is recommended to start at 09:00
- An early start allows us to avoid boring traffic gaps, typical for the capital's morning hours
- We will drop you off at your Hotel in Tbilisi or any other location in the city center
- Jvari Monastery is dated to the early 7th century. This monument has been protected by UNESCO since 1994. The reason for this was its age, architectural features, and construction technique. The place is also notable for its beautiful views.
- Mtskheta is a cosy town with tiled roofs and brickwork of two-storey houses.
- Scientists date the current cathedral to the beginning of the 11th century; however, it stands on the foundation of a temple built when Georgia adopted Christianity.
Meeting Point
Tbilisi, Georgia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 7 | USD 48 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
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USD 48 / person