• Jvari Church - The walk begins with the legacy of A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy, and many others. Turning off the path, visitors pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” unfolded, and ascend to the sixth-century Jvari temple. From here, an enchanting view of Mtskheta awaits: “…where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters, the jets of Aragva and the Kura…”

• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Visitors will explore the temples of Mtskheta, including Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (the Pillar of Life-Giving), the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Its history and significant events of the past are introduced, along with the burial place of Christian shrines—the tunic of Jesus Christ, the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, and the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.

• Samtavro Church - A stroll leads to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king, Mirian, and his wife, Queen Nana, rests, along with the relics of the holy elder Gabriel of Samtavro. Visitors will also see the blackberry bush under which St. Nina lived and preached. This “Blackberry,” repeatedly cut down by barbarians and rising again and again, is considered miraculous.

• Stalin Museum - In the second part of the trip, at the group’s request, the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori may be visited. Throughout the museum’s halls, a preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings, and furniture are on display, with a museum guide conducting the excursion. An additional ticket costs 15 GEL.

• Uplistsikhe Complex Road - A short road to the northwest leads to the cave city of Uplistsikhe, dating from the end of the second to the beginning of the first millennium BC. The operator has studied many notes about this unusual place and will share all the most interesting details. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, visitors can imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. The trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, along with its heyday and decline, is revealed. Wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley are also offered. An additional ticket costs 15 GEL.

• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Highly qualified guide

• Lunch

Within a day, you’ll get the chance to explore two incredible sites in our area: Uplistsikhe, a crucial part of the pre-Christian, antiquated Georgian landscape, and Mtskheta, key in comprehending the dawn of Christianity and the medieval period. By touring these cities, you’ll be able to visually follow Georgia’s historical journey from the start of the early Bronze Age through to the embrace of Christianity.

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