Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
n one day you will have time to visit two amazing places in our region: Uplistsikhe, without which it is difficult to imagine the pre-Christian, ancient world of Georgia, and Mtskheta, without which it is impossible to understand the era of early Christianity and the Middle Ages. When viewing cities, you will visually trace the path that Georgia has gone from the time of the early Bronze Age to the adoption of Christianity.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jvari Monastery
Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “... where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura ... "
Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross
Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
What‘s Included
Comfortable service. Guide service.
Guide service
Dinner
Uplistsikhi ticket is 17 GEL. Stalin Museum 17 GEL
Options
Meeting Point #3
Starting point: 3 Wine Rise, T'bilisi, Georgia
Meeting Point #2
Starting point: Galt & Taggart, 3 Aleksandr Pushkin St, T'bilisi, Georgia
Meeting Point #1
Starting point: Shadiani • შადიანი | Handmade Leather Accessories • ხელნაკეთი ტყავის აქსესუარები, 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St, T'bilisi, Georgia
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A trip to the ancient city of caves and lots more!
J6366RKsarah,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really good day with lots of interesting places to visit and an informative and friendly guide. Thank you, I would highly recommend!
Great day trip. Highly recommend.
D2606ODchristinac,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an interesting and full day of wonderful sites. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy with the whole experience.
Thank you so much for the tour!
X4872DZ,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Kazbegi with Katie, we loved it all 🥰. The tour was very interesting and memorable. We came for the first time and we'll always remember our little trip!
Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe and Gori in one day!
B2290KF ,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day with tour guide Paata! Visited the oldest Orthodox church in Mtskheta, the cave town in Uliscikh and the amazing ancient defensive fortress on the mountain in Gori! Thanks to Paata, we have learned many new and interesting things! It was also time to take a walk around the local fair, buy spices, churchelas, wines. We had lunch at a restaurant with delicious local dishes! The tour was very informative and rich! Thank you, Paata!
A journey through eras: from antiquity to Soviet times
438iliyaa,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were recently on a tour with Paat's guide - and it was a real journey through the eras. The route is structured so that you literally go from antiquity through the Middle Ages and gradually find yourself in the realities of the Soviet past. It's really cool how Paata connects different historical periods into one coherent story - without dry facts, but with living details, legends and unexpected twists. Separately, I would like to note that the tour took place in a mixed group, and Paata led it equally easily and interestingly in both languages - Russian and English - without leaving anyone behind. Travelled by comfortable minibus for about 15 people, which made the trip convenient and allowed to see more places without rush. We visited Jwari, Gori, Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta - and thanks to Paata's stories, these places are revealed as a single historical line, where each era logically flows to the next. Particularly liked that the tour is not overloaded with dates, but more about understanding context and feeling time - history really comes alive. Paata is a charismatic and attentive guide who can adjust to the interests of the group and answers any questions. Definitely one of those excursions, after which you take a different look at the history of the region. I recommend it!
Best travelling
abdulrahmank906,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with guide katty 🇸🇦🇬🇪🌹🙏
A meaningful and educational trip to learn some history about Georgia
steffie lim,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joined the full day group tour in January 2026 with group size of approximately 20 people. The tour guide is patient, hospitable and knowledgeable. The visit to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is particularly memorable.
Wonderful.
O4822WXdanam,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting tour, the guide told everything well, the only one, Stalin Museum got a very long time and therefore there is not enough time left for the caves, and therefore not everyone had time to explore. The café where we had lunch was delicious.
Thanks for the Giorgi
B7570AP ,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I like very veryvery much this trip reccommended
Perfect
Travel11426059933,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour, wonderful organization and excellent guide George!
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