Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Mtskheta Sightseeing Tour from Tbilisi with Sacred Monasteries

4 Hours Round trip from Tbilisi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Svetitskhoveli Church, one of the most important churches in Georgia
  • 02 Admire views over the ancient city from Jvari Monastery
  • 03 See the graves of King Mirian and his wife at Samtavro Monastery
  • 04 Explore Shio-Mghvimeli Monastery and the caves on the cliffs where monks once lived

Explore the iconic religious sites of Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, on a 4-hour tour from Tbilisi. Visit Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Church, Samtavro Monastery, and Shio-Mghvimeli Monastery while discovering the city's spiritual and historical significance. Along the way, admire views over the ancient city, see the graves of King Mirian and his wife, and enjoy the natural setting around Shio-Mghvimeli Monastery.

Explore the iconic religious sites of Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, on a 4-hour tour from Tbilisi.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tbilisi, Mtskheta
Languages English, Georgian, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mtskheta Monasteries and Sacred Landmarks Tour

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Tbilisi, which is included in the price, and start the tour.

  • On the way, we will see some buildings and statues and hear brief information about them.

  • Upon arrival in Mtskheta, we will start at Jvari Monastery and admire the view of this ancient city.

  • Then, come down to Svetitskhoveli Church, one of the most important churches in Georgia and the second biggest church in the country.

  • After that, we will go to Samtavro Monastery, where we will see the graves of King Mirian, the first Christian king of Georgia, and his wife.

  • Visit the small museum of a monk named Gabriel.

  • Continue to Shio-Mghvimeli Monastery, where we will admire nature, see caves on the cliffs where monks used to live, and, of course, sightsee around the monastery.

  • After that, we will visit a local restaurant and have a pleasant dinner.

  • After dinner, you will be returned to your hotel.

Jvari Monastery, views over Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, cliffside Shio-Mgvime monastery

Where this trip takes you

Jvari Monastery, views over Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, cliffside Shio-Mgvime monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tbilisi 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Georgian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Restaurant price

Know before you go

  • 15 EUR per adult for every extra person above 6.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour start
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Tbilisi.

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