Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

Mtskheta Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Private tours

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mtskheta, the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia
  • 02 Visit the hilltop Jvari Monastery with panoramic views over Mtskheta
  • 03 Discover the history of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a major Georgian Orthodox shrine
  • 04 See Samtavro Monastery and its important royal and religious associations
  • 05 Learn about Georgian Christianity through sacred sites and local history
  • 06 Enjoy a private 5-hour experience from Tbilisi

Discover Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia, on a private journey through some of the country’s most revered Christian landmarks. This experience brings together history, faith, and beautiful scenery as you explore the sacred sites that have shaped Georgian identity for centuries.

Visit Jvari Monastery for sweeping views over Mtskheta and the meeting of the rivers, then continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the most important churches in Georgia. You will also explore Samtavro Monastery, associated with King Mirian, Queen Nana, and St. Gabriel, while learning about the stories, relics, and traditions that make this city such a meaningful destination.

Discover Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia, on a private journey through some of the country’s most revered Christian landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tbilisi, Mtskheta
Languages English, German, Italian, 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 Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Write us your address and we will come to your address

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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