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Day Tour to Mtskheta & the Uplistsikhe Rock Town from Tbilisi
Enjoy a fascinating day tour to Mtskheta, one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It’s the birthplace of and one of the most vibrant centres of Christianity in Georgia. In 2014, it was given the title of Holy City by the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Duration 6 hours
Private tour available in English
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 140 EUR per person
Excellent service from extraordinary people...One of the best experience.
It was more of roaming around with friends in Georgia instead of a guide. We have made some very good friends in Georgia for life. Levan, Mary, Misha & our Beard hulk....thank you for such a beautiful time.
Highlights
See the 6th-century Jvari Monastery
Visit the 11th-century Svetitskovhoveli complex
Discover the incredible Uplistsikhe rock town
Description
The city-museum of Mtskheta was the capital of the kingdom of Kartli from 4 BC to 6 AD. It’s one of the oldest cities in Georgia and in all of Europe. It’s the place where Georgians accepted Christianity as a major religion in 326.
During the tour we’ll see the 6th-century Jvari Monastery, which stands on the mountain in front of Mtsketa. We’ll also visit the 11th-century Svetitskovhoveli complex. The first church was built here in the 6th century. The ruins of the old church are visible in the interior of the cathedral, under glass flooring.
Our final stop will be the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe, built from the 5th–9th century BC. There’s also a museum where you can see ancient artefacts from all over the world.
During the tour we’ll see the 6th-century Jvari Monastery, which stands on the mountain in front of Mtsketa. We’ll also visit the 11th-century Svetitskovhoveli complex. The first church was built here in the 6th century. The ruins of the old church are visible in the interior of the cathedral, under glass flooring.
Our final stop will be the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe, built from the 5th–9th century BC. There’s also a museum where you can see ancient artefacts from all over the world.
What’s included & not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Friendly licensed guide
Transportation
Meal expenses
Uplistsikhe entry ticket
Meeting point
Your accommodation in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Your accommodation in TbilisiMari Tinashvili
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