TYPE
Day Tour
DURATION
10 Hours
Live Tour Guide
English & Russian
PRICE
29 USD Per Person
Discover one of Georgia's most enigmatic regions, Kartli, and learn a lot about its past. Visit the iconic Uplistsikhe cave town first to immerse yourself in Georgia's past. Then, learn more fascinating information about Gori, the hometown of Georgia's most well-known citizen, Stalin, and visit the fascinating Mtskheta, the country's former capital, where you can see the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Uplistsikhe will be your first stop on this tour. It is a historic town in eastern Georgia that is popular for its striking mix of various Anatolian rock-cut cultures and the blend of Iranian pagan and Christian architecture. There are numerous buildings there that date from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages. You will stop for lunch in the area after touring Uplistsikhe and sample the delightful local cuisine. After lunch is over you can choose to explore Gori which is the hometown of Stalin or visit the Stalin Museum which is dedicated to the life of Stalin. The museum still has elements from the Soviet era, including Stalin's original home and railway carriage. The Jvari Monastery will be your next stop. Translated to English as the "Monastery of the Cross", it is in close proximity to Mtskheta. It is included on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites along with other Mtskheta heritage landmarks. Located at the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, Jvari Monastery offers a panoramic view of Mtskheta, the former capital of the kingdom of Iberia. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta is the final destination of this tour. Mtskheta is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its historical importance and numerous cultural landmarks. From the third century BC to the fifth century AD, it served as the seat of government for the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia. Svetitskhoveli, one of the main Georgian Orthodox churches and one of the most revered places of worship in the area, is known as the burial place of Christ's robe.
Duration: 30 minutes
The traveller's meeting point is where all participants of the tour must gather. You can introduce yourself to the rest of your companions or you can listen to music.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Eastern Georgia's historic cavern town of Uplistsikhe was constructed on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. It contains a number of buildings from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is renowned for its unusual fusion of different rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexisting with pagan and Christian architecture.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Feel like a local by visiting a local restaurant that serves authentic Georgian food.
Duration: : 1 hour
Stalin Museum is dedicated to the life of the leader of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, who was born and brought up in Gori. The museum has preserved its Soviet-Era features and even showcases Stalin's railway carriage and other similar artefacts.
Duration: : 1 hour and 30 minutes
The Jvari Monastery which means the "Monastery of the cross" is a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery that is one of the many UNESCO heritage sites of Mtskheta. The monastery's prime location amidst the convergence of the two rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi promises its visitors a breathtaking overhead view of the former capital of the Iberian kingdom, Mtskheta.
Duration: 1 hour
Mtskheta is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site not only because of its numerous historical monuments but also because of its historical significance. Founded in the 5th century by the historic Meschian tribes the city served as the capital for the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. It continued to serve as a burial and coronation site for most Georgian Kings until the 19th century. The Cathedral of the living Pillar, locally known as the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is Georgia's second largest church and is popular as the burial site of Christ's robe. It is one of Georgia's leading Orthodox churches and one of the most celebrated places of worship.
The tour will conclude between 21:00 and 21:30 at the Traveler's Meeting Point
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start date of the experience to receive a full refund.
Vegetarian food will be served upon request. Refrain from being late.The weather conditions don't affect the tour operations so please dress appropriately for the weather.Anyone wearing shorts will not be permitted entry into any of the religious attractions and women must cover their heads.
Save Time, Save Money!
© 2023 Arabiers, All rights reserved