Uplistsikhe Stone Town Mtskheta Jvari and Gori Guided tour

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Duration

9 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Tour

In one day, learn about Georgian relics and its history. Mtskheta is the ancient capital where the history of Georgia and the life of the Christian Georgian people are written. Visit the Jri Monastery, the oldest church of the sixth century. Uplistsikhe is a stone city built three centuries before our era. Also visit the house-museum of the recent historical leader Joseph Stalin.

Destinations

Georgia, Gori, Goris Munitsip’alit’et’i

Activities

Caving, Hiking / Walking

Language

English, Russian

Themes

Adventure Activities, Arts / Culture, Eco-Tourism, Romantic Getaways, Special Interest Tours

Operator

Ushba travel

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)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 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.

Stage 2

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.

Stage 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.

Stage 4

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

Stage 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.