Ancient Mtskheta and Prehistoric Uplistsikhe

What to Expect

Ancient Capital of Georgia and Ancient Temples
You will learn about the history of Jvari Monastery - the Monastery of the Holy Cross, built in the 6th century, and enjoy fantastic views of the city of Mtskheta and the confluence of the two majestic rivers - Aragvi and Kura. You will visit the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta - and hear about the emergence of Christianity in Georgian land. You will also visit the second largest church in Georgia - the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the heart of the Georgian church. Additionally, I will show you little-known spots that offer panoramic views of all the beauties of Mtskheta and Jvari.

Stalin Museum in Gori
In the city of Gori, you can visit the Stalin Museum. The main building of the complex was built in 1951 as a museum of local history but was originally conceived as a Stalin memorial. The exhibition is chronologically divided into several halls displaying many artifacts that belonged to Stalin, including furniture, personal items, and gifts. Exhibits include documents, photographs, drawings, and newspaper articles. You will also see Stalin's famous armored train.

Prehistoric Past of Georgia - Uplistsikhe
You will visit the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, one of the oldest settlements in Georgia. Carved into the rock, it originated in the late 2nd - early 1st millennium BC. The cave fortress city captivates with its unusual appearance and is one of the most important monuments of Georgian culture. During the tour, you will not only admire this extraordinary creation but also realize its uniqueness and value - thanks to its layout, the city has preserved remnants of architectural and cult constructions built over several millennia. During the peak of Uplistsikhe, it included over 700 caves and cave structures, of which only 150 have survived to this day.

During the tour, we will stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants where you can taste the legendary Georgian khinkali or shashlik (not included in the tour price).