Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta and Jvari - historical private day tour from Tbilisi
Three eras of Georgian history in one day - the picturesque Mtskheta is the cradle of Georgian Christianity, while Uplistsikhe cave town was once the center of Pagan culture and Gori is famous for being the home town of the most infamous Soviet leader - J. Stalin.
The tour covers the main UNESCO sites, such as Svetitskhoveli cathedral, Jvari monastery, but also includes a visit to a local family, who welcomes you in their village house for a traditional lunch, where you can see the present day life in Georgia.
per adult from
$126
NZDDuration
7 to 9 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Professional English speaking guide
- Private transfers in a comfortable car with a/c
- All entrance fees as per itinerary
- Lunch at organic winery (optional)
- Entry/Admission - Uplistsiche Cave Town
- Entry/Admission - Gori Fortress
What's excluded :
- Meals and drinks
- Tickets to Stalin Museum (optional)
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Real Georgia Tours, Tbilisi Georgia
Discover the history of Eastern Georgia on a full day tour with Real Georgia Tours
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori 1423 Georgia
The rocky ruins of Uplistsikhe cave town attract photographers and history fans alike - just imagine that these rocks and caves used to be a vivid city of more than 20.000 people and a local center of Pagan culture
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross, Mtskheta Georgia
The picturesque town of Mtskheta was once the flourishing capital of Eastern Georgian Kingdom and the starting point of Christianization of Georgia. Today the traces are still visible in the majestic cathedral of Svetitskhoveli and the convent of Samtavro - once residence of St. Nino.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
The monastery of Jvari is mentioned in several poems and novels - its perfect location on a cliff, overlooking Mtskheta, the rivers of Mtkvari and Aragvi and the mountains leaves a lasting impression. One of the first churches of Georgia is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and an absolute must-see for visitors and locals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gori Fortress, Gori Georgia
After the era of Paganism and Christianity came the time of Soviet atheism and Gori is deeply connected to that period as it was the birth place of the most infamous Soviet leader - J. Stalin.
Duration: 45 minutes Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Please share your hotel or Airbnb details for pick upDeparture Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Uplistsikhe cave town has uneven surfaces with elevation - it is recommended to wear comfortable, not slippery shoes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Real Georgia Tours
Activity ID: V-33227P47
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