Stop At: Uplistsikhe, Georgia
11:00am Arrive to Uplistsikhe. Uplistsikhe is rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia built on a left bank of the river Mtkvari, it contains various structures dating from the early Iron Age to the Middle Ages , and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
13:00 Arrive lunch in Restaurant in Gori. Enjoy traditional, delicious dishes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue, Gori Georgia
14:45 Arrive to Stalin Museum or free time in Gori (Optional) Stalin Museum, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia. 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. In case of free time in Gori (optional) Discover The City Gori which has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV. The fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe) appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates the existence of an urban community in Classical Antiquity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
16:35 Arrive to Jvari Monastery The name of this monastery translated as the "Monastery of the Cross". Jvari Monastery is a sixth 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 mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
17:25 Arrive to Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. Mtskheta One of the oldest cities of Georgia founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century . Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta continued to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the end of the kingdom in the 19th century.The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region. Svetitskhoveli was not only the site of the coronation of the Georgian kings but also served as their burial place.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesJoseph Stalin’s Museum - The museum exhibits re-create surreal and revealing scenes from the life of the dictator and include unique photos, gifts and furniture. The house where Stalin was born is preserved under a stone canopy nearby.
