Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe
Overview
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10 hours
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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.
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.
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.
Options
For Local Georgians
This price applies to locals: Georgian ID is required for this option.
For Foreign Visitors
For foreign visitors: This price applies to foreign visitors.
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,983 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tori is great
Jorge Alberto S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tori is a wonderful guide! The tour is great and he makes it excellent!
Very well planned
austinlE6967WW,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well run. I like that we got to see a ton of things in just a single day, especially for the price.
One day in Georgia’s history
582laurentius,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour blending ancient and more modern history with great landscapes. Lunch was extremely diverse, delicious, with Georgian cuisine and local dishes. Thank you Nini! & Gotcha (driver) Great job done!
Recommend
39yevheniiak,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent great time on the trip to Mtskheta. Everything is well organized and our guide Nini made the trip really interesting and unforgettable. She knows each and every detail about the places our tour was to, answered every question we asked. Overall recommend
Beautiful and interesting tour.
georgewO2424BW,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informational tour. Beautiful places, and our tour guide Giorgi was very knowledgeable and great fun. Highly recommend.
the right balance
Pete H,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had enough time in each place. The journeys between provided an opportunity to relax. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and struck a good balance with information shared. We were happy to be able to opt for a more affordable lunch, rather than participating in the set menu lunch.
Adventure and history
378serkanu,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall tour is perfect. Our guide Anna is kind and friendly, knowledgeable, takes care of everyone in the group. Our driver is very good. The itinerary is well structured and all sights are worth the visit, supra experience at lunch is one of a kind and delicious. Thanks to whole team, cheers!
Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe
grahamwL7642SR,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn't help having a brilliant day when being exceptionally directed by Teko our guide for the day. Teko's knowledge of the subject matter was first class and a personality to match. A must tour when in Georgia.
Very good!
Z9903GMtaram,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a lovely day. Our guide was very good. Only good things to say shout the organisation and the trip. All perfect. Thank you.
Amazing tour amazing customer service and best tour guide. Much better than Budget Friendly Tours
Rich J,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The vehicle was modern and very comfortable. The tour was well planned, and the tour guide Ela was extremely knowledgeable and friendly (she was 19 years old too I’m very impressed). The Stalin museum/home was the highlight of the trip for me, as a history junkie. This tour was so much better than the one I took a few days ago with budget friendly tours, another Georgian tour company. I strongly recommend you to book this tour. You will not be disappointed
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