Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

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‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Highly qualified guide

Dinner

What To Expect

Jvari Church

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 ... "

40 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

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

Только с русским гидом

Христианство с русским гидом: Экскурсия будет проводиться только на русском языке.

Reviews

4.63

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A trustworthy, helpful, and talented tour company
cierras961,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 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
5.00
Good 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
3.00
A 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
2.00
We 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
5.00
Amazing 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
5.00
George was amazing guide he told everything very informative way and he had very nice knowledge . Good
Recommend
biogreenk,
Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 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
5.00
I’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
Half day trip to Mtskheta
annaiR2524JN,
Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Overall we had a very nice trip: the guide (Sabo) was very friendly and attentive, waiting for everybody and making sure we had all the information we needed. We have also felt save during the drive which is not so easy on Georgian roads :D so many thanks to the driver. The only inconvenience we experienced in the beginning having to wait for about 40 mins for other participants of the trip.
Well organised, just I wouldn't recommend it if you have limited time in Georgia
Angela D,
Sep 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00
The tour included a visit to two churches. For some reasons I was expecting something more on top of the churches, therefore even though it was interesting, I am not sure I would go back and I would use the day to visit other places in Georgia. The tour started over 30 minutes later than advertised. The guide was very friendly and kind.