Private tour to Mtskheta and Gori

Private tour to Mtskheta and Gori

During this tour traveler will visit cultural monuments of Mtskheta, which are under the protection of “UNESCO” and refer to the World Heritage. Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Monastery Walk in the ancient city with beautiful streets full of souvenir stores and local tasty stuff like Churchkhela and Tklapi. Gori tours will introduce you the city in the east of Georgia, motherland of a cult Soviet leader of the Soviet Union Iosif Stalin. Residents of Gori still honor the memories of their great compatriot: there are museum, monuments, streets that are named in the honor of Stalin.

Itinerary

After a short and scenic drive, your first stop will be Jvari Church (6th -7th cc), the most important religious center and an architectural masterpiece of medieval Georgia. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the church that towers over the city of Mtskheta. Continue on to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, known as the burial site of Christ's robe and the second largest church building in the country. The Cathedral has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day.
Take an excursion to Uplistsikhe Cave Town, an ancient cave town and one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. The town represents a complex of various structures dating from the 12th-century. BC to the 17th-century. Finish your tour at the Stalin Museum in Gori, dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin. This museum is the perfect location for any Stalin or politic enthusiasts. End your day in comfort with a relaxing car ride back to your accommodation in Tbilisi.


Stop At:

• Mtskheta, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
• Gori, Gori, Shida Kartli Region