Georgia · Culture

10-Hour Walking Tour of Gori and Uplistsikhe with Mtskheta

10 Hours Round trip from Gori Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Mtskheta's cultural monuments, including Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
02 Visit Jvari Monastery and Samtavro Monastery
03 Discover Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin
04 See the abandoned rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe
05 Taste traditional Georgian food

Visit three Georgian towns on this full-day tour with an experienced guide and learn more about Joseph Stalin and the culture, traditions, and architecture of his motherland. Explore Mtskheta's revered monuments, including Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, and Samtavro Monastery, then continue to Gori and the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe. You will also taste traditional food that will make you fall in love with this country.

Finish your tour at Uplistsikhe Cave, an abandoned rock-hewn town that once played an important role in Georgian history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Gori, Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe Discovery

Meet your tour guide and visit the cultural monuments of Mtskheta: Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Samtavro Monastery. You will also walk through the beautiful streets filled with souvenir stores with your Georgian guide.
After Mtskheta, visit Gori, the birthplace of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Check out the museums, monuments, and streets that are named in honour of Stalin.
Finish your tour at Uplistsikhe Cave, an abandoned rock-hewn town that once played an important role in Georgian history. Enjoy a great dinner in the traditional Georgian style.