Step In Ancient Sites of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Small-group tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All activities
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
What To Expect
Liberty square (Pass By)
Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Stalin Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Uplistsiche Cave Town
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Activity code: C-103205P11
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