Georgia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Mtskheta and Gori Tour with Uflistsikhe Cave Town

8 Hours Round trip from Tbilisi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the birthplace of Joseph Stalin in Gori
02 Marvel at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of Georgia's most significant monuments
03 Explore Uflistsikhe Cave Town, one of the oldest settlements in Georgia
04 See Jvari Monastery overlooking the beautiful landscape of Mtskheta

Discover the historical significance of Mtskheta and explore the cultural monuments that led the Historical Monuments of Mtskheta to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Visit famous landmarks such as Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, then continue to Uflistsikhe Cave Town and the Museum of Joseph Stalin in Gori. This full-day excursion from Tbilisi combines Georgian Christian architecture, archaeology, and modern history in one journey.

Discover the historical significance of Mtskheta and explore the cultural monuments that led the Historical Monuments of Mtskheta to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Gori, Tbilisi, Mtskheta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mtskheta, Gori and Uflistsikhe Excursion

Meet your Georgian tour guide at the agreed-upon location and start your journey from Tbilisi. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit Jvari (Cross) Monastery, one of the first Orthodox churches in Georgia, set against the beautiful landscape of Mtskheta. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (6th century) are among the most significant monuments of Georgian Christian architecture.
Continue to Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, a small town in Georgia associated with the famous dictator who ruled the Soviet Union.
Explore the cave city, one of the oldest settlements in Georgia. It contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages.