Step In Ancient Sites of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

Enjoy 40-minute drive to the area of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, where outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus are represented. They show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. It was here that St. Nino converted the royal family to Christianity in the 4th century, visit the hill top Jvari church dating from the 4th century and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral from the 12th century. After enjoying traditional world famous Georgian cuisine –drive on to the town of Gori in the heart of Kartli region. Gori is the birthplace of Stalin and there is a museum about his life to visit. Later, head towards Uplistsikhe an ancient cave town (from the 6th century BC) – lying on the route of the Great Silk Road. Enjoy relaxing transfer in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel in Tbilisi.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Depart from Freedom / Liberty Square. Also, we offer pickup service.

2. 2

   Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross

   50 min

   First sight is Jvari church dating from the 4th century, listed as the UNESCO World Heritage.

3. 3

   Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

   3 hours

   The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - present construction dates with 12th century. Covered with engravings, monument retells medieval stories. It is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage.

4. 4

   Stalin Museum

   1 hour

   Gori is the birthplace of Stalin. Hence, in the museum one can have a glimpse of the Georgian Soviet history.

5. 5

   Uplistsiche Cave Town

   2 hours

   Uplistsiche or Uplitsikhe is an ancient cave town, where one can explore prehistorical remains.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   Drive back to Tbilisi

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.