From Tbilisi: Uplistsikhe Caves and Mtskheta Town Day tour
10 hours
Commentary: Guide · ru, en
Tbilisi, Georgia
About this activity
Visit the ancient rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe and the museum city of Mtskheta on a guided trip. See UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about the important historical periods of the Kartli region.
Highlights
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery
- Tour Uplistsikhe, the city carved out of rock
- Learn about ancient civilizations of the region
- Jion a walking tour in the city of Mtskhetar
- See a medieval castle and museum of J. Stalin in Gori
Full description
Visit the sights that reflect the historical significance of the Kartli region on a guided tour. The region was the crossroads of the Old Silk Road and the birthplace of the spread of Christianity in Georgia. The first place you'll visit is Jvari Monastery, built on a high hill near Mtskheta in the sixth century.
Jvari monastery is listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. You will have a walking tour in Mtskheta. Visit another World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO: the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Through the centuries it represented the religious center of Christian Georgia. In the cathedral is buried the Robe of Jesus Christ.
Jvari monastery is listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. You will have a walking tour in Mtskheta. Visit another World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO: the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Through the centuries it represented the religious center of Christian Georgia. In the cathedral is buried the Robe of Jesus Christ.
After lunch, travel even further in history to explore the Uplistsikhe cave town. The city was carved out of rock and is one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus. There are archaeological monuments kept around Uplistsikhe, of which the oldest one belongs to the Early Bronze Age and Mtkvar-Araksi culture.
Included / Excluded
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-guide service
- Tickets to Uplistsikhe
- 2 x bottles of mineral water per person
- J. Stalin's Museum entry ticket (optional)
- Meals
Meeting point
Driver will pick you up from any location in Tbilisi
Important information
Know before you book
- Not for pregnant women
- The tour will take place in any weather
- A visit to the Stalin Museum is optional
Know before you go
- Wear a comfortable shoes
- Wear a raincoat on a rainy day
- The exact start time of the tour can be agreed in advance
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund