Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe
Highlights
Tbilisi, Gori, Mtskheta
Group Tour
10 Hours
EASY
English
Description
Meeting point: Avlabari Metro Station (Your guide will be holding a branded orange color flag at the entrance of the metro station)
Endpoint: Avlabari Metro Station
Available dates: Every day
Meeting & Check-in time: 08:30
Boarding time: 08:55
Departure time: 09:00
End time: 19:00-19:30
Duration: 10 hours
Language Spoken by a tour guide: English
Group size: 18 people
Tour Type: Daily Tour
Minimum age of a traveler: 5 years old
Explore one of the most mysterious regions of Georgia – Kartli and hear a lot about the country's history.First, visit the memorable Uplistsikhe cave town and dive into the antique life of Georgia.Then, find out more interesting facts in Gori, the hometown of the most famous Georgian, Stalin, and see the unique old capital of Georgia – Mtskheta, where you visit two UNESCO heritage sites, Jvari Monastery, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Your first stop is Uplistsikhe, an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia.It contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages.It is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran's pagan and Christian architecture coexistence.After exploring Uplistsikhe, you can have lunch in the region and try delicious local food.
After lunch, you have two options, have free time and explore Gori, the hometown of Stalin, or visit the Stalin Museum, which is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori.The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house, and Stalin's railway carriage.
The next stop is Jvari Monastery.The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta.Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the mountain confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
The last site on tour is Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta.UNESCO recognizes Mtskheta as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments.It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD.Svetitskhoveli is known as the burial site of Christ's robe and has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the region's most venerated places of worship.
Highlights:
- Uplistsikhe City Caves
- Stalin Museum
- Gori
- Mtskheta
- Svetitskhoveli
- Jvari Monastery
Itinerary
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08:30 AVLABARI metro station
Our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
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09:00 Start the Tour
Congratulations! Your Experience Has Just Started!
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11:00 Uplistsikhe Cave-town
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia.It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
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13:00 Lunch in a Local Restaurant
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Unique possibility to feel as native.Visit a local restaurant and enjoy traditional, delicious food.
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14:45 Stalin Museum Or Free Time In Gori (Optional)
Duration: 1 hour
Stalin Museum is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori.The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house, and Stalin's railway carriage.
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16:35 Jvari Monastery
Duration: 30 minutes
The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta.Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
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17:25 Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta
Duration: 1 hour
Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century.UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments.It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD.However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the 19th century.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral).Known as the burial site of Christ's robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
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19:00-19:30 AVLABARI metro station
Tour will end at 19:00-19:30 at AVLABARI metro station.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.