Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe: Explore The Rich Cultural History of Kartli Region

Embark on a day trip to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe in the Kartli region of Georgia. Discover the rich cultural history, ancient sites, and diverse landscapes of this fascinating region.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Traveler’s Meeting Point - Traveler’s Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
What's Included
  • Transportation service
  • Professional guide service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (45 GEL - about 17 USD per person) (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
Additional Information

The Kartli region, renowned for its diversity, comprises numerous cultural sites, ranging from historical landmarks to captivating landscapes. With origins tracing back to the first half of the III millennium BC, the region’s history spans various eras from classical to medieval, seeing several transformations. Kartli was deemed the abode of deities and…

Location
M/S "Avlabari"
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Torrent_mla
Nov 10, 2025
Best tour and guide of my Georgian trip - Amazing tour and guide Tako The views were amazing. The sites are not too far fr Yerevan and no circuitous mountain roads. The optional lunch was well worth it - a good opportunity to sample different local dishes. The museum was also interesting. Tako was our guide and from the get-go, she provided a ton of information. Moreso than other guides I met on this trip, she seemed to truly enjoy her job and sharing her country’s history. She fully discussed each stop but also discussed the Georgian language and culture not directly covered by the tour. I also liked that she was clear and firm on the times to return and provided options for those that preferred to do their own thing. Good job and thanks Tako.
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255paritoshm
Nov 9, 2025
Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe - Excellent trip. Highly recommend it. Our guide Dima was excellent. Very helpful and informative about Georgian history, culture and way of life.
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Devaro2022
Nov 8, 2025
A day tour through Georgia's history - Our day trip from Tbilisi through Uplistsikhe, Gori, Jvari Monastery and Mtskheta became more than just sightseeing - thanks to Deme (our guide) who turned the journey into a living history lesson. Throughout the journey he shared legends that don’t make it into guidebooks. - How Queen Tamar once hid in Uplistsikhe’s caves and how Georgia’s stone carved cities survived invasions yet kept their faith intact. By the time we reached Mtskheta, Deme was telling stories about the three-legged fresco of a mother and child inside Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - a symbol of strength painted centuries ago and about Saint Nino, whose wooden cross at Jvari Monastery marked Georgia’s spiritual turning point. It was also beautiful watching the two rivers merge below that monastery at sunset. It wasn’t just a tour - it was Georgia narrated by one of its own.
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Robdelarge
Nov 7, 2025
Culture, history and legends in a 10-hours day trip - An amazing day trip from Tbilisi which worths every single minute! Gocha drove us safely to every stop of our tour despite the crazy traffic, while Deme drove us patiently through Georgia's history and culture! Thanks a lot for sharing the fun facts, the legends and all the historical milestones of Georgia with us! You guys made our trip so enriching and fun: madloba! ☺️
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Abbott99
Nov 7, 2025
A day to remember - A day to remember. Our guide Deme and driver Gotcha were absolutely brilliant. Deme is very knowledgeable and an amazing storyteller. His stories took us on a journey from ancient Georgia to the recent history. It was also very interesting to learn things we otherwise wouldn’t have had we not gone on this tour - we learnt fun facts and hidden info throughout the tour which added a special touch to the tour which makes it a lot more memorable .
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_z6514yj
Nov 6, 2025
Nice tour with the best guide - Today i went to the Gori tour with Demetry for the guide. It was a great experience a small tour but a lot of things to do and watch. The admission fee was good perhaps it could be a little bit cheaper but it was ok. The length of the visit was just the best time not tired at all. The weather today was good and helpful for the tour and the atmosphere was clear. The crowd size was fine small group of 6 people made the experience even better and helpful for the guide. Demetry was so nice with everyone and helpful, he made us understand everything and was into for jokes too. He is a young talented guy and i believe he will has a big success in the future cause of his kindness and his amazing work. He "hug" us like he knew us for years.
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Steliosb820
Nov 6, 2025
A nice tour that worths to do it!! - What an exceptional tour! We had a tour at the caves and winery, then we visited Gori and the Jvari Monastery. The views and the landscape were unique. The best part of the tour was our guide Demetry ( Mitsos) Very polite and communicative, willing to explain any question we had. He clearly loves what he does and it shows. Next time we visit Tbilisi we will go for wine
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466panosk
Nov 6, 2025
Worth to try it - Great tour! Demetry was an exceptional guide, so friendly and knowledgeable - keep up the great work man. Give him a raise asap
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Mirkor1073
Nov 6, 2025
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience, beautiful landscapes and places, very kind, interresting and easy-going guide Dimitry. Thank you for the tour.
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Adriansc7934iz
Nov 5, 2025
Brilliant experience - Excellent tour. Informative and friendly guide, safe driver. Time on the road is not too long and the food is excellent. Good atmosphere overall. Excellent tour.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).