Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe day tour includes one of the most notable cultural and historical destinations of Georgia.
During this one day tour, you will visit two historical regions of Georgia – Mtskheta-Mtianeti and Shida Kartli. Both regions are distinguished by their rich cultural and historical monuments and sites.
You will visit ancient cave town Uplistsikhe and the former capital city of Georgia Mtskheta. Importantly, Mtskheta is inscribed on the UNESCO world cultural heritage list.
In the morning we will depart for Mtskheta, which is one of the oldest cultural, historical and religious centers of Georgia, once being its capital. First of all, we will visit the wonderful Jvari Monastery (VI century), from where an amazing view of Mtskheta unfolds. Secondly, we will pay a visit to the attractive Svetitskhoveli cathedral, the holy place where, according to the legend, the robe of Christ is being kept. After that, we will take a walk in the beautiful streets of Mtskheta and will have lunch there.
Later, We will drive to Gori, famous for being the birthplace of the well-known Joseph Stalin, where we can visit Stalin’s museum and other important sights of the city.
Afterward, we will head to Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn town, which is one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Uplistsikhe cave town dates back to VI-IV centuries BC.
