Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

A diverse range well knows Kartli region of cultural sites, including several historical, cultural, and landscapes. Since the first half of the III millennium BC, the area dates from classical to medieval, including and altered several times. The region was the home of gods and their earthly embodiment – priests, chiefs, and kings. Every layer of the ground keeps a memory of epochs. The region was standing over the crossroads of cultures. The significance of this arterial road was connecting east and west. It’ rocky road still preserves a clear trace of wheeled transport moving here over centuries. The region was, from time to time, ruled by Mithraism or Zoroastrianism. Sovereign priests performed pagan rituals here. On this altar, they offered sacrifice, glorified female divinity, lighted holly fire. To be continued during the tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The minimum age of a traveler is 5.

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.

Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Uplistsiche Cave Town

11:00 Arrive at Uplistsikhe. Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Transportation service

A professional guide service

Lunch in a local restaurant (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)

Options

Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Reviews

4.93

1,816 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1715

Very good!!!
P506WXclaudiae,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a super nice experience. I went with friends and we enjoy it a lot. Niko was super friendly and he told us a lot of interesting stories. He also helps us so much. We recommend it a lot!!! Niko is the best!
Here’s Something You Can Sing About!
David C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I just am completing two weeks in Armenia and Georgia with day trips almost every day and this was by far my favorite! First, the sights themselves are awesome! The tour was made even better by our knowledgeable, passionate guide Aliana (spelling?). She was so full of life and even sang as we visited the caves! I especially liked that the entire tour was in English. Our driver Misha(?) was excellent too. Don’t miss this tour - the definite highlight of my entire trip!
Georgian History Up Close!
S D,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Alex, was very personable and professional. The lunch was fun with many dishes to try and, of course, all the historical sites were amazing.
A day filled with great memories.
Se0naP,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were so fortunate today to have two amazing guides create a fantastic collection of memories. A journey west from Tbilisi to World Heritage sights was made so much better by our safe, conservative driver Misha - and accompanied by our clever, informative, passionate and professional guide Eleni. We have come away with terrific photos and enhanced knowledge, but probably best of all was a deepened respect for Georgia and its people. Do yourselves a favour and choose a tour with these people. You'll love it.
Should try here.....
heria2026,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's beyond under my expectations this trip was lovely even though small number TAKO give us excellent trip ,,"should try it" sangat menyenangkan terimakasih Tako
An amazing day tour from Tbilisi!
massimohu1506,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my first time trying a tour booked through GetYourGuide and I was absolutely satisfied and happy for the tour with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours. Big big shout out to our guide Tako for the amazing explanation and patience throughout the entire journey, a lot of curiosity about the places that we were going to visit and about Georgia. The best parts was the Uplistsikhe Cave, a very unique attraction, and the view from the Jvari Monastery. We were very lucky also to see the merging river in two different colors and not many tourists around. Although we ended the tour a bit earlier than the schedule (I guess to avoid the traffic back in Tbilisi), I think the time she gave us for each attraction was enough overall.
Disappointing
JOAOAENDER C,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
If the road to Kazbegi happens to be closed, be prepared to lose the rest of your day in a boring ski resort, just looking for people skiing for hours. This is not publicly informed, and I would have never booked this tour if I knew about this.
A great day out
Craggleday,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ana was a great tour guide,very informative. The trip.itself was beautiful the mo astray in the old capital and upliskile the cave town were my highlights. The lunch - supra in gori was also very very good. I would highly recommend this trip
Great tour :)
U4918OManastasiaa,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Five stars isn’t enough for Ana! I’ve been on many tours, but I’ve never met a guide with this much energy and genuine love for what she does. Ana is a true professional and a joy to be around.
Well coordinated tour...
Nick P,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well coordinated tour with lots of information about what we were seeing. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about Georgian culture and meet new people on the way.