Mtskheta & Ancient Georgia
About This Tour
Discover the spiritual heart of Georgia in Mtskheta, the ancient capital and UNESCO World Heritage site. This day tour takes you through some of the most important religious and historical monuments of Georgia, all within easy reach of Tbilisi.
Visit the magnificent Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the holiest places in Georgia and a masterpiece of medieval architecture. According to tradition, it houses the robe of Jesus Christ. Explore Jvari Monastery, perched on a hilltop with panoramic views of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. This 6th-century church is a perfect example of early Georgian Christian architecture.
The tour includes a visit to Samtavro Monastery, the burial place of Saint Nino who brought Christianity to Georgia, and time to explore the charming streets of Mtskheta. Learn about Georgia's conversion to Christianity in 337 AD and the deep spiritual traditions that continue to this day. Optional visit to the ancient city of Uplistsikhe, a rock-hewn town dating back to the 1st millennium BC.
Tour Route & Destinations
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
11th-century cathedral, UNESCO site and Georgia's holiest place
Jvari Monastery
6th-century hilltop monastery with panoramic river views
Samtavro Monastery
Ancient monastery and burial site of St. Nino
Mtskheta Old Town
Ancient capital with charming streets and local crafts
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