Cultural Exploration From Tbilisi to Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

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Highlights

Explore the historic Jvari Monastery, offering breathtaking views atop a hill

Navigate the ancient Uplistsikhe Cave City, marveling at its intricate layout

Immerse in cultural treasures at the Uplistsikhe Museum, showcasing diverse artifacts

Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe

Private Tour

1 Day

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English

Description

Begin the journey with a hotel pick-up. Next, explore the historic Jvari Monastery, followed by a visit to the Uplistsikhe Ancient Cave City, where you can delve into the past. Then, immerse yourself in the exhibits at the Uplistsikhe Museum before pausing for a satisfying lunch. Continue the adventure by discovering Mtskheta city, including the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and a stroll through the bustling local market. Finally, indulge in a wine degustation experience before returning to Tbilisi, concluding the day's itinerary.

Itinerary

Exploring Jvari Monastery, Uplistsikhe, and Mtskheta
- We will begin with a pick-up from your hotel.
- Our first stop will be the Jvari Monastery.
- Next, we'll explore the Uplistsikhe Ancient Cave City.
- Following the cave city visit, we'll proceed to the Uplistsikhe Museum.
- Afterward, we'll take a break for lunch. Following lunch, we'll embark on a tour of Mtskheta city.
- During the city tour, we'll visit the iconic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
- We'll also explore the local market in Mtskheta.
- To conclude our day, we'll indulge in a wine degustation experience.
- Finally, we'll return to Tbilisi, completing our itinerary.

What's Included

Private Transportation and a driver

Certified Tour Guide

A bottle of water (1 per person)

Georgian Wine degustation

Pick up/drop off - from/to hotel

What's Excluded

Museum Entrance Fee - 15GEL per person - about $6

Lunch or dinner (we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes)

Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping or entertainment

Know Before You Go

Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:

Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.

Women's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.

Attire Recommendations:

Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.

Head Covering:

Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.

Recommendation for Women:

It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.

Men's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.

Required Attire:

Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.

Hat Etiquette:

Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

Jvari Monastery

VI century church and monastery

Located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the river Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the rocky mountain peak

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Uplistsikhe Ancient Cave City

Identified as one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia by archaeologists

Strategically located in the heartland of the ancient kingdom of Kartli (or Iberia)

Emerged as a major political and religious center of the country

Medieval Georgian written tradition ascribes its foundation to the mythical Uplos, son of Mtskhetos, and grandson of Kartlos

Mtskheta City Tour

Old capital of Georgia (Kartli kingdom)

Place where in the 4th century, ST. Nono came to preach Christianity, heal the sick, and convert Georgian people to Christianity

Must-see place in Georgia

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Main patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church

Mother Cathedral of Georgia

Place of enthronement (enthronement) of the Georgian Catholicos-Patriarchs

Burial site of many kings of Georgia, their family members, and patriarchs from the great cathedrals

Monument of Georgian architecture of the XI century

One of the four great cathedrals

What To Bring

Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).

Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 100Gel)

Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, some hats to get cover from the sun.

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

Meeting Point

Your hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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