Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe: Explore The Rich Cultural History of Kartli Region

Embark on a day trip to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe in the Kartli region of Georgia. Discover the rich cultural history, ancient sites, and diverse landscapes of this fascinating region.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Traveler’s Meeting Point - Traveler’s Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
What's Included
  • Transportation service
  • Professional guide service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (45 GEL - about 17 USD per person) (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
  • Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
Additional Information

The Kartli region, renowned for its diversity, comprises numerous cultural sites, ranging from historical landmarks to captivating landscapes. With origins tracing back to the first half of the III millennium BC, the region’s history spans various eras from classical to medieval, seeing several transformations. Kartli was deemed the abode of deities and…

Location
M/S "Avlabari"
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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645jaral
Jun 10, 2025
Amazing sites, wonderful tour guides and a delicious lunch - This was the first group tour we ever took, and the tour was so good we actually ended up booking more group tours with this company afterwards. The driver Merab was a very good safe driver, and our tour guides Dmitry and Misho were excellent guides. They gave us a lot of information about not only the sites on the tour but also Georgia and its history and they were more than happy to answer any questions we had, definitely the most enthusiastic guides we’ve had on any tour. Honestly these guys know a lot about the history and the mythology of Georgia, they’re also both very good at presenting the information in a way that is both easy to understand and very interesting. You can really tell that they are actually interested in the places they are showing to the public. The sites themselves are also incredibly impressive particularly Uplistikhe and Svetiskhoveli, in fact Svetiskhoveli is probably one of my favourite cathedrals that I’ve visited in Georgia. Initially we were hesitant about visiting the Stalin museum but as our guides had been so great up to this point we decided to go in and it was definitely worth it. The museum itself is quite strange in that in some senses it appears to be almost one sided on Stalin, but our guides did an excellent job at balancing this out and providing a grounded approach to history and presenting the other side. The lunch stop on this tour was also really good, probably one of the best we’ve had on a tour. Overall we are just very grateful that we took this tour and got such amazing tour guides, and we highly recommend this tour especially for those who are interested in history.
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Mohamedalahmar
Jun 9, 2025
Amazing Gem! - An incredible experience with so many amazing stops. The entire trip was made extra special thanks to Roma’s incredible energy and personality. He was super educational and help answer and guide us throughout. The bus was very comfortable and new! Would highly recommend
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L6325iknicolat
Jun 9, 2025
Gori and Upstlinka tour - Roma was an excellent guide!! Especially ar the Stalin museum!! Constantine was excellent driving us all day!! A perfect day. Thank you.
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Explore52430995804
Jun 9, 2025
Greatest experience of Gori tour!! - We had a day Trip to Gori and our experience was 5/5. Niko is professional , energetic and very knowledgeable of the places 👏. We would definitely recommend them to our friends and anyone that's looking for good tour company!!☺️🙂🙂
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Werner_d
Jun 9, 2025
What a fantastic day... - What a fantastic day exploring Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe! 🏛️ Our guide, Shoti, was absolutely brilliant—super knowledgeable and so engaging! He brought each site to life with detailed stories, and his expertise on the history, especially the stunning church paintings, was next-level. 🎨 I learned so much, and his passion made every stop unforgettable! 😄 The sites themselves were incredible, from the ancient caves of Uplistsikhe to the spiritual vibe of Mtskheta. However, the tour had a couple of downsides. The no-eating policy on the bus was a bit tough, especially on a long day, and the toilet breaks were too few and poorly planned, which made things a tad uncomfortable. 🚻 The company could definitely improve their planning on that front. Still, Shoti was a superstar and made the experience truly special. Would recommend this tour for the amazing sites and Shoti’s guiding, but hope for better break planning! 🌟
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Lolyes
Jun 8, 2025
I can recommend this trip - I can recommend this trip. There were some interesting stops along the way. The guide Shoti was really good at explaining and sharing a lot of interesting information about the things we saw.
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633shyamp
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent day trip - Day trip to Upliskhe, Gori and mshetka was excellent! Patti our Tour guide was so informative and recommended the set menu lunch which did not disappoint!
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Dawn_c
Jun 6, 2025
Great repeat experience.... - Great repeat experience. Tako, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of everything Georgia and Stalin. Your clarity, confidence and relaxed manner was well appreciated. We were even blessed by the sweet serenading of a folk music group gathered outside the caves of Uplistsikhe. An unexpected treat. The view outside of Jvari Monastery was what captured me on my first visit, and drew me back. A third visit? Likely.
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Flyer00591312273
Jun 6, 2025
Great experience - This tour was such a great experience. The guide Patti was very friendly and full of information. I recommend this tour, great value.
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Ottobelix
Jun 5, 2025
Excellent tour - A memorable experience, led by a smart, knowledgeable and confident guide “Metroman” this is how a guided tour should be. I feel lucky to have Metroman as the guide, he accompanied us through the sites, explained thoroughly using his knowledge and experience. The tour was well managed time wise. There are a number of service providers offering similar tours. I am not sure about their tour quality, but this company and its guide exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).