Full-Day Cultural Tour to The City of Tbilisi and Mtskheta

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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

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Highlights

Explore ancient Jvari Monastery atop a scenic hill

Sample fresh produce at the bustling local market

Marvel at the rich history of UNESCO-listed Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Tbilisi, Mtskheta

Private Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Embark on a cultural tour of Georgia, beginning with visits to the Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. Next, enjoy a wine degustation before continuing to explore landmarks like Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, and the Legvtakhevi Waterfall. Then, conclude the journey with a visit to the historic Abanotubani district and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Itinerary

Explore Tbilisi and Mtskheta
- Get picked up from your hotel after breakfast and proceed to visit the historic Jvari Monastery.
- Tour the ancient city of Mtskheta.
- Explore the iconic Svetitskhovei Cathedral.
- Experience the local market.
- Enjoy a wine degustation.
- Return to Tbilisi for lunch at Meidan Square.
- Visit the Metekhi Church.
- Explore Narikala Fortress via cable car.
- Discover the tranquil Legvtakhevi Waterfall.
- Experience the Sulphur-bath district of Abanotubani.
- Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral and drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

Private Transportation and a driver

Certified Tour Guide

A bottle of water (1 per person)

Georgian Wine Tasting

Pick up/drop off from/to the hotel

What's Excluded

Lunch (of course, we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes)

Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping, or entertainment

Know Before You Go

Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:

Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.

Women's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.

Attire Recommendations:

Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.

Head Covering:

Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.

Recommendation for Women:

It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.

Men's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.

Required Attire:

Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.

Hat Etiquette:

Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

Jvari Monastery

VI century church and monastery.

Located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the river Mtkvari and Aragvi, on a rocky mountain peak.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Mtskheta City Tour

Old capital of Georgia (Kartli kingdom).

Significant for its association with ST. Nono, who preached Christianity in the 4th century.

Must-see destination in Georgia.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Main patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Mother Cathedral of Georgia.

Burial site of many kings of Georgia, their family members, and patriarchs.

Monument of Georgian architecture of the XI century.

Wine Degustation

Georgia: known as the cradle of wine.

8000 years history of winemaking.

Produces up to 500 different varieties of white and red grapes.

Unique wine-keeping procedures, such as storing in large clay vessels called Khvevri.

Metekhi Church

One of the oldest churches in Tbilisi, dating back to the 6th century.

Built by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, serving as his residence.

Symbolizes the temple of the Virgin Mary in the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.

Narikala Fortress (by Cable Car)

Also known as Shuris-tsikhe, meaning The Rival Fortress.

Walls dating from various periods, with the earliest from the 4th century.

Present walls mostly built in the 8th century by Arab emirs.

Referred to as "Mother Fortress" in Georgian sources.

Abanotubani (Sulphur-Bath District)

One of the oldest districts of Tbilisi.

Named after baths built on naturally hot mineral waters.

Known since ancient times on the territory of old Tbilisi.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Main Orthodox Christian church in Georgia.

Built in 1995-2004 by architect Archil Mindiashvili.

Largest church in Georgia.

What To Bring

Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head)

Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 200Gel)

Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, some hats to get cover from the sun

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and rock climbing

Meeting Point

Tbilisi, Georgia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Explore Tbilisi and Mtskheta

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