Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

4-Day Georgia Cultural Tour with Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

4 Days Round trip from Tbilisi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tbilisi's Old Town, from Holy Trinity Cathedral and Metekhi Church to Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Church
02 Ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views over Tbilisi
03 Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in historic Mtskheta
04 Discover the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe and visit the Uplistsikhe Museum
05 Enjoy a wine degustation alongside Georgia's cultural and archaeological landmarks

Explore Georgia's cultural highlights on a 4-day journey based in Tbilisi, combining the capital's Old Town landmarks with excursions to Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe. Discover sites such as the Chronicles of Georgia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Jvari Monastery, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, while also visiting the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe and its museum. The experience includes a wine degustation, private transportation, and guided visits to some of the country's most significant religious, historic, and archaeological attractions.

Ascend to Narikala Fortress via cable car.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tbilisi and Hotel Transfer

Arrive in Tbilisi.
Night stay in Tbilisi.

Day 02

Discover Old Tbilisi and Its Historic Landmarks

Pick-up from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit the Chronicles of Georgia.
Explore the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Discover Metekhi Church.
Ascend to Narikala Fortress via cable car.
Experience the charm of Abanotubani, the sulphur-bath district.
Wander through Meidan Square.
Enjoy a lunch break.
Stroll along Shardeni Street (Dark Street).
Visit Sioni Cathedral.
Cross the Peace Bridge.
Marvel at the Gabriadze Theatre and Clock Tower.
Explore Anchiskhati Church.
Wander down Baratashvili Street.
Drop-off at your hotel.

Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Day 03

Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe Heritage Tour

Pick-up from the hotel.
Visit Jvari Monastery.
Explore the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe.
Tour the Uplistsikhe Museum.
Enjoy a lunch break.
Take a city tour of Mtskheta.
Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Explore the local market.
Partake in a wine degustation.
Visit the Chronicles of Georgia.
Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Day 04

Free Time and Departure Transfer

Enjoy free time before the flight.
Pick-up from the hotel.
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Narikala Fortress, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Uplistsikhe cave city

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tbilisi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation and driver
Certified tour guide
Museum and entrance fees
Cable car fee (one way)
Wine degustation
Bottle of water
Transfer from/to hotel

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Lunch or dinner (of course, we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes)
Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping, or entertainment

What to bring

Women need scarves to enter churches and cover their heads.
Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 100 GEL).
Jackets and, depending on the weather, a raincoat or an umbrella, as well as hats for sun protection.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and rock climbing.

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 is 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.