Riddles of Mtskheta, ancient capital of Georgia
About this experience
A trip to Mtskheta is an opportunity to simultaneously touch the history of the ancient world, the era of early Christianity, and the Middle Ages. Without this city, it is impossible to imagine the cultural image of Georgia - Mtskheta is called the "Second Jerusalem" for its incredible concentration of holy places and immense historical significance. During the excursion, you will see all the most important sights and hear the history of these places in an accessible and engaging way.
What to expect
Visit to Jvari Monastery
The excursion starts with a visit to Jvari Monastery (5th-6th century). This place on top of the mountain offers wonderful views of the valleys of the Kura and Aragvi rivers and their confluence. Here, everyone can feel the special energy of this ancient place - in pre-Christian times, there was a pagan altar here and a huge tree grew, from the wood of which the first Cross in the history of Georgia was erected.
Walking tour in the city center
We will walk through the old narrow streets of Mtskheta and end up in the square, from where you can enjoy the magnificent panorama of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), the cathedral where Georgian kings were crowned, mourned, and where their remains rest. Nearby Svetitskhoveli, we will visit Samtavro Monastery, which currently functions as a women's convent.
Introduction to Georgian cuisine
After the excursion, you can visit the famous cafe "Salobie," where you will be offered national, including signature dishes of this cafe - lobio, baked in clay pots, pies with various fillings, and much more.
Who is the tour suitable for
The walk will be informative and not exhausting for both adults and children over 10 years old.
Organizational details
- Departure from Tbilisi from the place of accommodation
- The tour is conducted in comfortable Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes cars. The choice of the car depends on the number of people in the group (from 1 to 6 people).
- I have been engaged in professional photography for many years, so I am ready to offer you a photo shoot during our tour.
- Additionally, on this day, it is possible to visit Shio-Mgvime Monastery or Kvatakhoveli Monastery, which will extend the duration of the tour by 3 hours.
Dmitry
November 11, 2024
Very professional! Informative! Interesting! Zaurab's desire to fill the tour with maximum information and history is palpable! Correctly, without unnecessary familiarity and overdoing with direct marketing. Highly recommend it. Loved everything)
Sergey
October 9, 2024
It was a fantastic tour! Zurab is an excellent storyteller, a treasure trove of knowledge about the history of Georgia. The time of the tour flies by imperceptibly under the fascinating stories and facts told by Zurab! By choosing a tour with Zurab, you will get a lot of pleasure, incredible impress...
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Natalia
August 21, 2024
Zurab, thank you for a very interesting and informative tour! Zurab knows a lot of diverse information, presents it in an accessible way, and is interested in the guests' opinions. Definitely recommend!
