Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe Tour with Georgia's Sacred Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Narekvavi-Mtskheta-Railway Station Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where the robe of Jesus Christ is buried
02 Explore the 7th-century Jvari Monastery of Mtskheta
03 Marvel at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers from the monastery
04 Discover Uplistsikhe, an ancient pagan and cultural center of old Georgian civilization

Witness the might and richness of Georgian architecture in the old cities of Gori and Mtskheta on this one-day tour. Bask in the picturesque views of the valley at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, and visit historical sites such as Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery of Mtskheta, and Uplistsikhe.

Marvel at the unforgettable view of the two rivers, Mtkvari and Aragvi, flowing together at the monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery and Uplistsikhe

Start the tour by visiting the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where the robe of Jesus Christ is buried.
Head on to explore the 7th-century Jvari Monastery of Mtskheta.
Marvel at the unforgettable view of the two rivers, Mtkvari and Aragvi, flowing together at the monastery.
End the tour by exploring Uplistsikhe, the most ancient city from the 21st century B.C.E. and a very important pagan and cultural center of old Georgian civilization.

The route