Step In Ancient Sites of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

Step In Ancient Sites of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

Enjoy 40-minute drive to the area of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, where outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus are represented. They show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. It was here that St. Nino converted the royal family to Christianity in the 4th century, visit the hill top Jvari church dating from the 4th century and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral from the 12th century.

After enjoying traditional world famous Georgian cuisine –drive on to the town of Gori in the heart of Kartli region. Gori is the birthplace of Stalin and there is a museum about his life to visit. Later, head towards Uplistsikhe an ancient cave town (from the 6th century BC) – lying on the route of the Great Silk Road. Enjoy relaxing transfer in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel in Tbilisi.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Liberty Square, ул. Пушкина №11 0105, თავისუფლების მოედანი, თბილისი, Georgia

Depart from Freedom / Liberty Square.

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Stop At: Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross, Mtskheta Georgia

First sight is Jvari church dating from the 4th century, listed as the UNESCO World Heritage.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - present construction dates with 12th century. Covered with engravings, monument retells medieval stories. It is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue, Gori Georgia

Gori is the birthplace of Stalin. Hence, in the museum one can have a glimpse of the Georgian Soviet history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori Georgia

Uplistsiche or Uplitsikhe is an ancient cave town, where one can explore prehistorical remains.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Liberty Square, ул. Пушкина №11 0105, თავისუფლების მოედანი, თბილისი, Georgia

Drive back to Tbilisi