Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

Mtskheta Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)

5 Hours Round trip from Tbilisi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Jvari Monastery, one of Georgia’s most iconic hilltop churches
  • 02 Explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a major center of the Georgian Orthodox Church
  • 03 See Samtavro Monastery and the burial place of King Mirian and Queen Nana
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views over Mtskheta and the meeting of the rivers
  • 05 Learn about the history of Georgian Christianity from a qualified guide
  • 06 Discover one of Georgia’s oldest and most sacred cities on a group tour

Discover Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia, on a guided journey through some of the country’s most revered Christian landmarks. This group tour visits the UNESCO-listed treasures of Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Samtavro Monastery, offering a meaningful introduction to Georgia’s religious heritage and enduring traditions.

Along the way, take in sweeping views over Mtskheta, learn the stories behind its sacred relics and royal burials, and explore the places that shaped Georgian Christianity. With a qualified guide leading the experience, this tour is ideal for travellers interested in faith, history, and culture.

Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tbilisi, Mtskheta
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “... where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura ... "Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.Then stroll to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king Mirian and his wife, Queen Nana, is located, as well as the relics of the holy elder Gabriel Samtavrii. You will also see a blackberry bush, under which she lived and preached. Nina. The “Blackberry”, repeatedly cut down by barbarians and arising again and again, is considered miraculous.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tbilisi 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Highly qualified guide

What's Not Included

  • Dinner

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Tbilisi.

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