7-Hour Mtskheta City and Uplistsikhe Cave Town Group Tour
Highlights
Mtskheta
religious, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
7 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Discover Georgia's rich history and culture on a tour of Mtskheta city and Uplistsikhe cave town. Visit the UNESCO-listed Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, two of Georgia's most significant religious sites. Continue to the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe and explore its fascinating architecture, which dates back to the 6th century BC. Marvel at the ancient cave dwellings, rock-cut structures and impressive amphitheatre, all carved out of the rock face. Learn about the history and significance of these two incredible sites from a knowledgeable guide.
Itinerary
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Mtskheta City and Uplistsikhe Cave Town Group Tour
You will meet the driver and guide in your hotel lobby. The tour starts with Jvari Monastery (6th - 7th cc), the most important religious center and an architectural masterpiece of mediaeval Georgia. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the church that stands proudly over Mtskheta, overseeing the merging of two of the biggest rivers in Georgia, Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi. Passing through the famous souvenir market, continue the tour to the old Capital town of Georgia - towards Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. After the Mtskheta tour continues on the Highway to the western part of Georgia, passing through the Town of Gori and going to an ancient rock-hewn town in the middle of Georgia called – “Uplistsikhe”. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages; in translation from Georgian, “Uplistsikhe” means the fortress of the god and it certainly has that vibe and feeling to it, since this town have been resided by hermit monks for centuries. After having a tour of these mysterious ancient sites, you will head back to your hotel in Tbilisi.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 18 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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