Private Tour: Explore Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe Caves and Stalin Museum in Georgia
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Mtskheta
Embark on a private tour in Georgia to explore the ancient capital of Mtskheta, the fascinating Uplistsikhe Caves, and the Stalin Museum in Gori. Discover UNESCO-listed monasteries and delve into the history of the Soviet dictator.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jvari Church - The journey will start in Mtskheta Cross Monastery - Jvari - The monastery is located on a hill near Mtskheta, that opens up a breathtaking view of the ancient city and its natural beauty.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Wine tasting (20 GEL = 8 USD) Optional
- Entrance fees to Joseph Stalin Museum (15 GEL = 5,5 USD) Optional
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL = 5,5 USD)
Additional Information
During this single-day expedition, you’ll explore Mtskheta - the former capital of the Georgian monarchs. You’ll admire the stunning architecture of ancient monasteries like Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, both of which have earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Our customised journey then takes you to the old city of Uplistsikhe. Here, you can wander through caves and stony chambers that were used for pagan rituals in the medieval era.
You’ll proceed to one of Georgia’s earliest settlements, concluding your adventure in Gori - the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. You can visit the museum dedicated to him and discover the biography of this former Soviet dictator.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Stalin museum reflects limited information about the life and crime of one of the biggest mass murderers.
- The cave city Uplistsikhe is a complex of caves, be prepared for uneven surfaces
Location
Jvari Church
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Crislynmartin
Jan 12, 2024
Amazing tour with tremendous guide! - We had a wonderful day-long private tour with Khatuna! She was a tremendous guide -- personable, knowledgeable and a good driver :) We covered so much ground in one day -- seeing the Stalin museum in Gori, the cave monasteries at Uplistsikhe, the churches of Mskheta and the Chronicles of Georgia statue. We do not have enough good things to say about our experience. Would absolutely recommend this tour/company to friends.
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Juratewall
May 2, 2023
Highly recommended - Very good day & extremely interesting. Guram was very efficient & prompt (early) for pick up. Excellent driver. An expert on Georgian history, legends & religion. Also wine making, farming, climate & environment.
Guram stepped into the breach at the Stalin Museum when the English speaking guides mysteriously disappeared. He gave an excellent balanced tour. My Lithuanian wife refused to enter the museum on principle.
We then had a very good meal expertly advised by Guram in a riverside restaurant.
We visited the Cave City (much better than the Stalin museum) & three historic Georgian monasteries before returning on time & much more knowledgeable about Georgia.
I am rather particular, but I would strongly recommend Friendly.Ge & Guram.
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David
Mar 21, 2023
Great Tour Guide - Great tour guide! Gorum was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the trip. His English was great, and he had loads of stories that made the history come alive. Would definitely go on another tour with him
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Pieter
Jul 9, 2022
A must-do when in Georgia - Back on the road with the ever-smiling Khatuna. She will get you safe to the attractions of the day and back to your hotel. Khatuna is funny, talkative and very knowledgeable while speaking English fluently. This trip includes a guided tour in the fascinating Stalin Museum, a must-visit. Khatuna also offers a great open-air lunch option by the river near Mtskheta, don't miss out!
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417katab
Oct 26, 2021
Awesome - Aleksi, our guide was very knowledgeable and kind and made our trip an amazing experience. Thank you!
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Joostdenmark
Jul 10, 2021
Spot on one day tour! - Great and professional tour with guide and driver Alexi. Loads of relevant information but never an overload. Funny lunch at a restaurant on Stalin avenue, owned by a boxer.
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146irynab
May 6, 2021
Great adventure with a knowledgeable guide! - My family and I were very lucky to come across this company and to meet our amazing guide Hatuna. Together with Hatuna, we spent few days travelling around Georgia, including this tour to Mtskheta, Stalin Museum & Uplistsikhe. The tour was very well-arranged and we did have a great time!
This one-day tour gave us a chance to learn a lot about the different layers of history and culture existing in present-day Georgia. On top of that, Hatuna was kind enough to answer all the questions we had about the history, culture and lifestyle of ancient and modern Georgia.
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, who is interested in visiting these historical places and enjoying an unforgettable experience.
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Sarita1008
Nov 14, 2019
Professor sarita Agrawal - It was a wonderful day with Alex. He is very kind, gentle and helpful. He has great knowledge about Georgia. He really made my day enjoyable. I felt very comfortable with him.
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