Explore Kakheti: Visit Signagi, Bodbe, and a traditional wine factory. Taste ancient wines and discover the birthplace of winemaking.
Explore Kakheti: Visit Signagi, Bodbe, and a traditional wine factory. Taste ancient wines and discover the birthplace of winemaking.
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Jvari Church - The journey begins at Jvari Monastery, a historic temple from the 6th century AD, situated near Georgia’s ancient capital, Mtskheta. Positioned on a high mountain, it provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the meeting point of the dynamic Aragvi and Kura rivers.
The monastery draws thousands of visitors…
- Jvari Church - The journey begins at Jvari Monastery, a historic temple from the 6th century AD, situated near Georgia’s ancient capital, Mtskheta. Positioned on a high mountain, it provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the meeting point of the dynamic Aragvi and Kura rivers.
The monastery draws thousands of visitors due to its extraordinary architecture, stunning location, and rich historical background. The name “Jvari” means “The Cross” in Georgian, and it holds a special story that will be shared during the visit.
Since 1994, Jvari Monastery has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its global cultural significance.
- Mtskheta - The next destination is Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, a city that serves as a living museum and, like Jvari Monastery, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city has been continuously inhabited for over 2,500 years and was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia.
Mtskheta boasts numerous ancient historical landmarks, including Bebris Castle, which dates back to the 1st century. One of the most sacred sites here is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where, according to tradition, the robe of Jesus was brought from Jerusalem to Georgia in the 1st century and interred.
During the tour in Mtskheta, visitors will walk from the parking area to the historic fortress, navigating narrow streets lined with souvenir shops, wine tasting venues, and Georgian sweets. The tour includes a visit to the burial site of the robe of Jesus at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Afterward, there will be time to explore the area and capture memorable photographs.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
Explore Georgia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Jvari Monastery, constructed between the 5th and 6th centuries, is perched atop a hill, providing breathtaking views of the rivers below.
Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities and its ancient capital for more than 3,000 years, houses the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which, according to tradition, holds the robe of Jesus.
Explore Georgia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Jvari Monastery, constructed between the 5th and 6th centuries, is perched atop a hill, providing breathtaking views of the rivers below.
Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities and its ancient capital for more than 3,000 years, houses the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which, according to tradition, holds the robe of Jesus.
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