Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe Cave Town Tour
You will meet the driver and guide in your hotel lobby. The tour begins at Jvari Monastery (6th-7th centuries), the most important religious center and an architectural masterpiece of medieval Georgia. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the church, which stands proudly above Mtskheta and overlooks the meeting point of two of Georgia's biggest rivers, the Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi.
Passing through the famous souvenir market, continue to the old capital of Georgia and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. After the Mtskheta tour, continue along the highway to the western part of Georgia, passing through the town of Gori and heading to the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe in central Georgia.
Built on the high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, Uplistsikhe 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, as hermit monks lived here for centuries. After touring these mysterious ancient sites, you will head back to your hotel in Tbilisi.
