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Uplistsikhe Stone Town Mtskheta Jvari and Gori Guided tour

From $19 • 9 hours • ushba travel • Georgia, Gori, Gori Municipality • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Uplistsikhe Stone Town, Mtskheta, Jvari, and Gori guided tour offers a comprehensive exploration of some of Georgia's most significant historical and cultural sites over a span of nine hours. Ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Georgian heritage, this tour includes visits to the ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe, the UNESCO-listed city of Mtskheta, and the Jvari Monastery, renowned for its stunning views. Participants will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus equipped with Wi-Fi, and will receive a bottle of water during the warmer months. The knowledgeable guide enhances the experience by providing insights into the rich history and significance of each location.

Inclusions

Comfortable minibus, air-conditioned,
Wi-Fi in the car
Bottle of water in the summer from May to October.
Guide service

Exclusions

Lunch in per person about 25-40 Laro ($15)
Tickets Stalin Museum 15 GEL ($ 6)
Uplistsikhe tickets 15 GEL ($ 6)

Itinerary

Step 1

Depart from Tbilisi at 09:00 in the morning in the direction of Jvari Monastery, visit the 6th century Jvari Monastery, which is located on the top of the mountain and overlooks the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.

The city of Gori

where Joseph Stalin was born, visit his museum and see Stalin's personal belongings and learn about the history of his work.

Step 3

Uplistsikhe is a stone city built in the third century AD. Uplistsikhe is built on the eastern side of the Mtkvari River and its function was to protect the city and it was a large trading city. Listen to its legends and stories.

Step 4

Visit a Georgian restaurant near Uplistsikhe and taste our traditional dishes.

Step 5

At the end of the tour, head to Mtskheta, the ancient capital, visit Christian shrines. Mtskheta is mentioned as the second Jerusalem where the robe and shirt of Jesus Christ are kept. Which was the throne city of our kings.