Georgia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private Tour to Uplistsikhe Gori and Mtskheta

10 Hours Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. to Drop-off service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour from Tbilisi through the Kartli region
  • 02 Explore the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe
  • 03 Optional visit to the Stalin Museum or free time in Gori
  • 04 Enjoy lunch with a local family
  • 05 Visit UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery
  • 06 Discover historic Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities
  • 07 See Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of Georgia’s most venerated churches
  • 08 Admire views over the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers

Discover some of Georgia’s most important historical and spiritual landmarks on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi. Travel through the Kartli region to explore the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe, visit Gori with the option to enter the Stalin Museum or enjoy free time in town, and continue to Mtskheta, one of the country’s oldest and most revered cities.

Along the way, take in sweeping views from Jvari Monastery and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the chance to enjoy homemade food with a local family, this tour combines archaeology, culture, and religious heritage in a single day.

Discover some of Georgia’s most important historical and spiritual landmarks on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Gori, Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

09:00 Pick up from the hotel

Our guide picks you up from the hotel at 09:00 and takes you to our company for the check-in procedure, then an unforgettable trip begins.

11:00 Uplistsikhe Cave-town

Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.

13:00 Lunch in a Local Family

Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local family and enjoy homemade, traditional, delicious food.

14:45 Stalin Museum Or Free Time In Gori (Optional)

Stalin Museum 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.

16:35 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.

17:25 Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta

Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. UNESCO recognizes it 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. However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the 19th century.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral). Known as the burial site of Christ's robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.

19:00-19:30 Drop off at the hotel

Drop off at the hotel 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. to Drop-off service provided in Tbilisi. 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A private, professional guide service
  • Private transportation service
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Drop off at the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)

Know before you go

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
  • Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
  • Vegetarian food is also available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Tbilisi.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours run from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. to Drop-off service provided in Tbilisi..

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