• Jvari Church - Visit Jvari Monastery, known as the “Monastery of the Cross.” This monastery is perched on a rocky mountaintop where the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers meet, overlooking Mtskheta, the former capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox site near Mtskheta and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, along with other historic structures in Mtskheta. The current structure, or “Great Church of Jvari,” is believed to have been constructed between 586-604.
• Stalin Museum - Explore the Stalin Museum or enjoy free time in Gori (optional). The Stalin Museum in Gori, Georgia, is dedicated to Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union leader born in Gori. The museum maintains its Soviet-era features, including Stalin’s original house and railway carriage.
  If opting for free time in Gori (optional), discover the city’s rich history. Fortifications have existed on the hill overlooking Gori since the first millennium BC. Gori has been inhabited since the early Bronze Age, and according to medieval Georgian chronicles, it was founded by King David IV. The Gori Fortress (Goris-Tsikhe) was already in use by the 7th century, with archaeological evidence of an urban community from Classical Antiquity.
• Uplistsiche Cave Town - Visit Uplistsikhe Cave Town, an ancient rock-hewn settlement in eastern Georgia. It is recognized as one of Georgia’s oldest urban settlements, located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. The site features structures from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages and showcases a unique blend of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, alongside pagan and Christian architecture. The tour of the ruins is for those able to navigate challenging terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. It begins with steps, then involves scrambling over rocks and following an ancient path past grain pits to the remains of a 2nd or 3rd-century AD theater, complete with an orchestra pit.
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Arrive at Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. Due to its historical and cultural significance, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, meaning the Cathedral of the Living Pillar, is the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. A poet once wrote that looking at the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral makes one feel the presence of God. This patriarchal cathedral holds a central place among Georgian monuments. Svetitskhoveli is a vital monument of Georgian culture, art, and architecture, known as the burial site of Christ’s mantle. It has long been a principal Georgian Orthodox church and is among the most revered places of worship in the region. Svetitskhoveli was not only the site of Georgian kings’ coronations but also served as their burial place.

• Professional guide service
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Other
• Entrance fee to Museum of Stalin in Gori ( 5 USD per person ) (optional)
• Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe ( 5 USD per person ) (optional)

Embark on a journey to explore some of Georgia’s premier historical attractions. Our one-day tour from Tbilisi lets you discover Uplistsikhe, an ancient town carved into a rocky outcrop, Gori, a UNESCO world heritage site, and more. Journey to Mtskheta to see UNESCO-designated landmarks: the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the ‘Great Church of Jvari’, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery. Experience Georgian cuisine and a local flea market. The tour concludes with an evening return to Tbilisi.

• Bring comfortable shoes for climbing/walking
• Don’t be late for the pick up

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