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.In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori. In the halls of the entire museum pantheon, you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - the museum guide will conduct an excursion.Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. It also offers wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley.
Georgia · Religious & Spiritual
Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)
The journey
- 01 Private 9-hour tour from Tbilisi
- 02 Visit Jvari Monastery with panoramic views over Mtskheta
- 03 Explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Samtavro Monastery
- 04 Discover the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe
- 05 Learn about Georgia’s pre-Christian and early Christian history
- 06 Optional visit to the Stalin Museum in Gori
- 07 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
- 08 Available in English, German, Italian, and Russian
Travel through key chapters of Georgia’s history on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe. Visit some of the country’s most important religious and cultural landmarks, from the hilltop Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral to the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, with time to enjoy sweeping views along the way.
This itinerary connects Georgia’s pre-Christian past with its early Christian heritage, offering a rich introduction to the country’s spiritual traditions, archaeology, and historical legacy. Depending on your group’s preference, the day can also include a visit to the Stalin Museum in Gori.
Travel through key chapters of Georgia’s history on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Highly qualified guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
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- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
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