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‘s Included

Transportation service

A professional guide service

Lunch in a local restaurant (45 GEL - about 17 USD per person) (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)

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

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Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Reviews

4.93

1,755 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1655

Informative Tour
Andy,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Paada was funny and informative. Great tour, and the driver, Griorgi, was good too. Tour started at 7am, ended at 11pm (16hrs)
Niko and George
Randall S,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Niko, our guide, is a very knowledgeable, calm, good guy. Great for conversation and filled us with a great amount of information. Just a good dude. You can tell that he quietly has a passion for history, which, if you're booking this tour, you would as well. The amount of history on this your is incredible. Our driver, George, was prompt but safe. Got us where we needed to be, when needed, but safely. Well done.
Interesting and super informative experience
teamariam2025,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very informative and knowledgeable guide, shared interesting insights on Georgian history especially Stalin and religious past. Also super good driver! We were the only people at our first stop which was a fun experience.
Great tour with Alex
sjrvlondon,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Alex as a fantastic guide with plenty of interesting information, would happily recommend for anyone looking to visit these sites.
My experience in Tbilisi ❤️❤️❤️
TarrySingh,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was amazing. Guide Alex was great. Tour operators were ultra helpful and fantastic throughout out. I’m coming back to them and will recommend my friends & family traveling to Tbilisi to use their services.
A well organized tour
W1560VWgrega,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was fantastic. It was my first day in Georgia and this is a great way to start. Several stops highlighting the history and beauty of Georgia. Our guide Tako was extremely knowledgeable in all things Georgia. She gave plenty of structure combined with free time to get the most out of this day trip. The pickup was smooth as this is a professional tour company that knows what it’s doing. Highly recommended.
History and Beauty of areas near Tbilisi.
DallasNomad,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my first day in Georgia and what a great introduction. Our guide Tako couldn’t not have been better. She was knowledgeable, passionate and very focused on making sure we were all comfortable. We started by exploring the caves at Uplistsikhe which was fascinating and had amazing views. Did some wine tasting, then on to lunch in Gorilla which did not disappoint. When we showed up the table was set with feast fit for a group twice our size. Great selection of delicious Georgian food. Then did a walkthrough of the Stalin Museum, which was historically fascinating. Finally we did a stops at cathedral in and monestary around the city of Mtskheka. So much crammed into. Great day.
A true sample of excellent tour and tour guide!
58jasnak,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Misho was excellent! Very professional, full of knowledge and respectful! You really see and learn a lot on this day trip! Recomendation from us!
Perfect
tareixac2024,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anna was an excellent guide in this tour. She was explaining everything was so many details. I totally recommend this experience.
Unique😍
Lilly K,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so beautiful! Giorgi certainly drove us everywhere and Soso made the trip uniquely interesting and entertaining - with a lot of exciting information and always a look at when we wanted to take breaks and photos! 100% recommendation!