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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Reviews
1,896 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour!
johnwS8045IW,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A superb tour! Our guide Toko was exceptional knowledgeable and provided great history details for all the places we visited. The views were exceptional, the church and monastery are magnificent. The Stalin Museum was fascinating and Toko gave a great summary of the life of Stalin. Excellent tour.
Beautiful experience
Z7916DVsilviam,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was incredible; I loved everything we saw. Georgia is a spectacular state with so many hidden wonders that have yet to be discovered. Maria, our guide, was thorough, knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging at every moment of the day, making an effort to involve each of us. Absolutely a recommended tour.
Great day tour from Tbilisi
michelletedjo,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended! Such an enjoyable tour, Iva is so knowledgeable and patient with us also
Great tour
Z1088VJchrisr,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour Ana knew her history and answered questions well. Soso drove well.
Best trip in Tiblisi
kartono2309,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was excellent, especially thanks to our guide, Ana, and our driver, Soso. Ana explained all the destinations and attractions clearly and was very patient with us throughout the trip. It was definitely one of the best trips we’ve ever had!
Very good
Zuzzzzzuz,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend the tour! The guide Ana was great, also the driver Soso super friendly 😊 the food at Joseph Restaurant was an absolute feast. Thanks
Captivating and Engaging Tour
Travel10631054843,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Probably the best tour guide by far - Maria was truly outstanding going out of her way to engage each person in the group, showing the true hospitality of the Georgian people.
Perfect tour to Uplistsikhe, Gori, Mtskheta and Jvari
Gaye G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a perfect tour to Uplistsikhe, Gori, Mtskheta and Jvari with our tour guide Niko. He was a fantastic guide full of knowledge and ready to answer any questions. We had set menu for lunch in a local restaurant in Gori. Really recommend to take the set menu and try different dishes from Georgian cuisine. Thanks to Gamarjoba tours and our tour guide Niko for the perfect tour. I strongly recommend...
Totally worth it
Explorer22212511401,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shota was an amazing guide and very passionate about his work. He was knowledgeable but also knows how to work with people and accommodate different needs. The tour itself was well organized, ran smoothly and allowed us to see incredible places. It is a long day though, and the caves are not fit for people with problems walking up stairs etc (I had a knee injury and couldn't make it up there but knew so in advance. Shota was very accommodating of it and did his best to allow me to enjoy the park without having to exhaust myself).
Great tour
ellie el28,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was an absolutely amazing guide, very knowledgeable and always happy to explain everything in detail. I really liked the Stalin Museum, they haven’t changed much since it was built in the 1950s.
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