Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Mtskheta is the religious center of Georgia and the ancient capital of our country. A holy place for every Georgian. Often locals call this city the second or Georgian Jerusalem, and for good reason. There is a huge number of relics of the entire Christian world, and if you want to understand the soul of the Georgian people, you should definitely visit this city, because Georgians are considered one of the most religious
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 ... "
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
Air-conditioned vehicle
Highly qualified guide
Dinner
Options
Только с русским гидом
Христианство с русским гидом: Экскурсия будет проводиться только на русском языке.
With a Russian/English guide
3rd option: Christianity with : The excursion will be conducted in two languages: Russian and English. Our guides will speak both languages.
Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)
Only with an English guide
Christianity with English Guid: If you would like an English-speaking guide and tour conducted only in English
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good short trip
Charlie B,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing trip with good amount of time at every place. Guide used microphone in the car which was good so both front and backseat heard. Remember too Bring cash because toilets costs.
Thank you for the tour
O2492ZU,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for the excellent tour of the temples of Mtskheta guide Paat! Despite the rain and frown sky, nature and architecture, the history of the city, left a deep impression. Thank you! A team of architects from SPB.
A trustworthy, helpful, and talented tour company
cierras961,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I went with this tour company to Kazbegi one day and to Mtskheta the next. I highly recommend them! They sent me video on Whatapp to show my exactly where the pick-up location is. Everyone was very kind. Our driver drove safely, our guide Georgi was great, and Kazbegi was beautiful. The next day to go to Mtshketa, I had issues getting to the pick-up location on time and they waited and checked that the minibus didn't leave without me (I communicated about my delay through Whatspp). Our new tour guide Zura was also great. Both guides were also to switch between languages easily which is really a talent. Super positive experience all around!
Excellent!
597rikom,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip! We've been guided very good, a lot of interesting facts and overall mood and communication was excellent!!!
A good trip.
Anita J,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00A good trip overall. The leader had a good historical knowledge however I felt that he spoke too long in the other language before he started the English explanation.
Language mismatch, late, skipped attraction
JonGH0,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We arrived at 11:30am, as per instructions. But we started the tour 50+ mins late. The tour was marketed as an English tour. But 90% of the time the guide was speaking in Russian, isolating English speakers. The little English used in the tour did not give enough information about the attractions at all. The tour marketed 3 attractions. The last attraction was skipped without reason, explanation or consultation with participants. Maybe to end the tour on time since it started late.
Don’t miss this!
Amy R,Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the monasteries and Georgian history as a whole. Would 100% recommend!
George was amazing guide...
MohammedAzam A,Feb 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00George was amazing guide he told everything very informative way and he had very nice knowledge . Good
Recommend
biogreenk,Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great ride and information. We really enjoyed the ride and tour. The tour guides were very helpful and informative.
Everything is wonderful, incredibly gorgeous views and landscapes, thanks for the tour
M600AV ,Oct 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m visiting a tour from ushba travel for the second time, I really liked everything, the city of Mtskheta is beautiful with its small streets and landscapes, Jvari and Samtavro captivated me with their views and grandeur, thank you very much to our guide Merab for a wonderful excursion, it was very interesting to listen
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