Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe
Overview
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Mtskheta-Jvari is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of Georgia. The site is home to numerous historic churches and cathedrals, including the Jvari Monastery, which dates back to the 6th century.
The Stalin Museum-Uplistsikhe is a unique museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Joseph Stalin, who was born in Georgia. The museum showcases a variety of artifacts, including Stalin's personal belongings and photographs, and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most controversial leaders in modern history.
Uplistsikhe is another ancient Georgian city carved into the rocky cliffs, which provides a glimpse into the country's ancient past. It is an important archaeological site and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and archaeology.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time for transportation is already included in the total duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jvari Monastery
The confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi
Stalin Museum
State Stalin Museum is situated in Gori, the town where Stalin was born. The complex museum was opened in 1957. In the house, where Stalin was born, the memorial museum was opened in 1937, during Stalin’s lifetime.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
end of tour we visit restaurant, it's not included in tour food and drink salary
Admission to The Stalin's Museum -Admission is 15 GEL(lari) per person.
Admission to The Uplistsike -Admission is 15 GEL(lari) per person.
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Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting historical sites
Irene P,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We visited very interesting sites but the guide’s English was quite mediocre and he explained much more in Russian than in English. That’s why we could not get a complete picture of the sites.
David is the guide!
S6893KNalb,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was very good guide and very helpful, as well as very good organised. Responsive to all of the questions and concerns of 16 tourists at our day tour. Thanks a lot 👍🏼😊
Well structure trip to Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe
Sangeeta V,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A well structured trip that covered all the stops in Ancient Georgia that was sceduled, giving us a good perspective about the history of Georgia.
Dual Language tour
James H,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00A very long day. I booked an English tour and was apart of a dual langiage tour. I am not interested in listening to everything twice and once in a language that I cannot understand. This means everything takes twice as long which turned a tour that should be 6-7 hours to a 11 hour tour.
Fantastic day trip
86sivac,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was a amazing tour guide he was very patient professional and knowledgeable about his history and he put the entire group at ease and he was kind enough to explain me the history in English apart from Russian.Highly recommend
Ancient gergia
Gaby C,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good tour we enjoydit a lot . We enjoyed the narrative from the guide . Very beautifull places .the ride was very comfortable
I really enjoyed the...
Yekaterina W,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the tour. The tour guide, David, is a real professional. Not only is he knowledgeable of the regional history and culture, he is also expert at managing a group of people, keeping them engaged, cared for, and comfortable. As we moved through the day attending four glorious sites, David kept track of everyone in the group, effortlessly adjusted the plan to smooth out the logistics, switched between English and Russian to accommodate our language abilities, and built rapport with vendors and all of us customers in the group to make for a pleasant day. No one got left behind, no one threw a tantrum due in no small measure to David's prowess as a guide. The van was comfortable enough, our driver was courteous and friendly and knew how to drive. All the sites were quite magnificent and we had enough time to explore each. The two things to keep in mind. If you happen to be a woman, you may want to bring a scarf to cover your head if you do not want to use one of the scarves that are readily available at each site. If you are a man, either wear long pants or bring covering for your legs to enter the churches. It was a bit more challenging for men in our group to find a large enough scarf to cover their legs. Note also that a visit to Uplistsikhe involves a lot of climbing the rocks, which could be treacherous on a wet day, if your shoes do not have a certain degree of traction, or you do not possess a certain degree of fitness. From the birthplace of Christianity in Georgia, to the birthplace of one of the most controversial figures in the world's history, to a picturesque monastery in a most striking mountaintop location, to an ancient cave town, all in one day. You will probably enjoy it; i certainly did.
Amazing Tour
Farah L,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the sites, speaking both Russian and english
Warm but beautiful
206teak,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The spectacular visit, we took many photos. David was an excellent guide. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Tower
manuelamB9678IZ,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour is nice because we could discover several beautiful things. But the organization was bad. The guide gave different meeting times to each. This caused tension between the band members because waiting for the others locked in a van when it is 40 degrees, it is complicated! Poor organisation
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