Day trip in Tbilisi and Mtskheta

Day trip in Tbilisi and Mtskheta

Explore two of the most important and surprising cities of Georgia in one day. We created The Best and optimal day trip for you. Visit Tbilisi – the capital city and Mtskheta – City museum and one of the oldest cities of the country. During the day you will visit the most significant and the oldest places. They are Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro monastery, Rike Park, Narikala fortress, Abanotubani, Waterfall in the centre of Tbilisi. You will be able to walk in the streets of cities and enjoy the harmony of old and new stiles. Also, You can buy some handmade souvenirs, take breathtaking pictures and taste Georgian wine. All this time our professional guide will be with you and tell amazing facts and stories about these historical cities.

We will pick you up from your hotel and our trip in Mskheta and Tbilisi begins. 

Stop at

Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta in eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop at

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral ( literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ’s mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches. It is among the most venerated places of worship in the region. The present structure was completed in 1029 by the medieval Georgian architect Arsukisdze.

Duration: 30 minutes

Walk in the streets of Mtskheta

Mtskheta is a city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia, it is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop at

Samtavro Transfiguration Orthodox Church and Nunnery of St. Nino in Mtskheta, Georgia, were built in the 4th century by King Mirian III of Iberia. The church was reconstructed in the 11th century by King George I and Catholicos-Patriarch Melkisedek. The famous Georgian Saint monk Gabriel is buried in the yard of Samtavro Church.  After visiting Samtavro, we will travel to Tbilisi.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop at 

First stop In Tbilisi will be at Sameba Cathedral. The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, commonly known as Sameba, is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. 

Duration: 40 minutes

Walk in Old Tbilisi

 In Old Tbilisi you are going to visit:
• Metekhi Church
• Rike Park
• Narikala fortress
• Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) monument
• Abanotubani
• Waterfall in Legvtakhevi
• Wine degustation

Duration: 60 minutes

From Old Tbilisi, you will be transferred to your hotel (In case, if it is not located In Old Tbilisi).