- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - First stop is former capital of Georgia - Mtskheta, which is beautiful, old town with characteristic architect. In the middle of town there is old (built in 11th century), second biggest and one of the most important cathedral in Georgia. We will walk in the streets of town and visit to the Cathedral. you can try Churchkhelas in our way and buy souvenirs.
- Jvari Church - After Mtskheta we will drive to Jvari where another ancient (built in 6th century) church is. That place has cpectacular view, where 2 main rivers join each other. We will visit the church, will enjoy the landscape and take photos.
- Uplistsiche Cave Town - This fascinating and once enormous cave city sits 10km east of Gori above the north side of the Mtkvari River, with expansive views along the Mtkvari valley. Between the 6th century BC and 1st century AD, Uplistsikhe developed into one of the chief political and religious centres of pre-Christian Kartli, with temples dedicated principally to the sun goddess. Uplistsikhe developed into one of the chief political and religious centres of pre-Christian Kartli, with temples dedicated principally to the sun goddess. After the Arabs occupied Tbilisi in AD 645, Uplistsikhe became the residence of the Christian kings of Kartli and an important trade centre on a main caravan road from Asia to Europe. At its peak it housed 20,000 people. Its importance declined after King David the Builder retook Tbilisi in 1122 and it was irrevocably destroyed by the Mongols in 1240. What you visit today is the 40,000-sq-metre Shida Qalaqi (Inner City), less than half of the original whole. Almost everything here has been uncovered by archaeologists since 1957. (admission 3$).
- Stalin Museum - Stalin museum is dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin’s Original house and Stalin’s railway carriage.) In Case Of Free Time In Gori (Optional) Discover The City Gori which has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV. The fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe) appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates the existence of an urban community in Classical_Antiquity. In the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, the town came under aerial attack by the Russian Air Force from the outset of the conflict. Military targets and residential districts of Gori were hit by the airstrikes, resulting in civilian injuries and deaths. (admission 5$)
- Gori Fortress - Our final stop will be Gori fortress where you can see and enjoy views to the whole town.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Admission to Uplistsikhe cave town - 3$.
- Admission to Stalin museum - 5$.
- Lunch
This tour takes you to the most noteworthy sights in Georgia’s central region: You will explore Mtskheta, Georgia’s former capital, home to the Svetitskhoveli, the second-largest and a significant cathedral in Georgia. You’ll visit the Jvari Church (a UNESCO Heritage site) offering breathtaking views of the surrounding rivers. The trip includes a visit to Uplistsikhe, an ancient town carved from stone, recognized by archaeologists as one of Georgia’s oldest settlements. You’ll also see the Gori fortress and the Joseph Stalin Museum, a homage to the Soviet Union’s leader, born in Gori.
The tour is private and specifically for you/your group.
Experience an easy journey with the convenience of a private car as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
