Embark on a historic exploration of pre-Christian and medieval Georgia in one day. Visit Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta to trace the country’s journey from the ancient world to the era of early Christianity and the Middle Ages.
Embark on a historic exploration of pre-Christian and medieval Georgia in one day. Visit Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta to trace the country’s journey from the ancient world to the era of early Christianity and the Middle Ages.
- Jvari Church - Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of…
- Jvari Church - Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “… where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura … “
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Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross - Temples of Mtskheta
You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called. - Uplistsikhe Complex Road - Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe
A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. It also offers wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
- Stalin Museum - In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori. In the halls of the entire museum pantheon, you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - the museum guide will conduct an excursion. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
- Comfortable service
- Guide service
- Comfortable service
- Guide service
- Dinner
- Uplistsikhi ticket is 17 GEL. Stalin Museum 17 GEL
- Dinner
- Uplistsikhi ticket is 17 GEL. Stalin Museum 17 GEL
In a single day, you’ll get the chance to explore two remarkable locations in our area: Uplistsikhe, a crucial touchstone for grasping Georgia’s pre-Christian, ancient era, and Mtskheta, indispensable for comprehending the early Christian times and the Middle Ages. As you experience these cities, you will visually follow Georgia’s journey from the early Bronze Age up to the adoption of Christianity.
In a single day, you’ll get the chance to explore two remarkable locations in our area: Uplistsikhe, a crucial touchstone for grasping Georgia’s pre-Christian, ancient era, and Mtskheta, indispensable for comprehending the early Christian times and the Middle Ages. As you experience these cities, you will visually follow Georgia’s journey from the early Bronze Age up to the adoption of Christianity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
