Georgia, the Caucasus · MTSKHETA ANCIENT CAPITAL TOURS
Twenty minutes from Tbilisi and a thousand years older. These 15 pair Jvari on its bluff above the confluence with Svetitskhoveli in the town below, and most bolt Gori or Uplistsikhe onto the afternoon.
A full-day Kartli loop from Tbilisi to Uplistsikhe, Gori, Jvari, and Svetitskhoveli, with expert English guides and smart pacing.
“I enjoyed both the cave town and Stalin Museum. Very rich in history.”
Day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe cave town, with round-trip transport, UNESCO sites, and optional lunch.
“Dimitri was an incredible guide. A fountain of knowledge, passed on fluently. This is a full on day but well worth it. The cave town of Uplistsike is amazing but a challenging trek over uneven ground and lots of steps for us older folk! Don’t be put off however, it’s manageable with sensible footwear and a hat. Do bring your own bottled water though as none is provided. There is a cafe and restrooms close to the entrance and exit. The Stalin museum is very interesting. An optional lunch option in Gori is available which other guests said was really good, however, we opted for free time as lunch would…”
5-hour Tbilisi day trip to Mtskheta, Jvari, and the Chronicles of Georgia, mixing UNESCO cathedrals, bazaar tastes, and optional wine and sweets.
“Our guide Kura, Tatia, and Kety were very nice, professional, and very helpful with everything that was needed. I recommend everyone join their tours, you will have a great time.”
Half-day tour from Tbilisi to UNESCO Mtskheta and Jvari, plus Chronicles of Georgia views, with optional wine and sweets tastings.
“An easy, 5hour tour with a chilled energy and vibe. This tour ticks off a few great sites without a full days worth of your time. Our host on the day Giorgi is up and coming with the particular btour provider. He has a genuine passion for the places he speaks about and very knowledgeable for a younger host. He was joined by Koto, and the synergy between the 2 of them was very good, the complemented each other well”
A packed 10-hour day trip from Tbilisi to UNESCO Jvari, Stalin in Gori, the rock-cut city of Uplistsikhe, and Mtskheta cathedral views.
“Misha is an excellent tour guide. Deep knowledge, helpfulness and careful. The best in Georgia”
Full-day tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, with UNESCO sights, Stalin’s birthplace, and a cave-town walk.
“The day tour was great, and Tami is a lovely guide. Full of information, and very pleasant.”
A 5-hour small-group day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli, and the Chronicle of Georgia, with free time to wander.
“George is a great guide. Very easy going and friendly. Had a great conversation to understand better Georgia beyond the tour. Highly recommended.”
A 9-hour history-packed day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe cave city.
“Wonderful guide very knowledgeable and a great tour, Thankyou”
Cathedrals, caves, and Stalin in one day trip from Tbilisi, with guided history, mountain views, and great value transport.
“we had a great trip. The guide Nikho was very informative giving us a lot of information aboit Giorgia history and other backgroung. the driver George did the way very safe. highly recommended!!”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, with UNESCO churches, Stalin sights, cave-town walking, and A/C pickup.
“Perfect day trip from Tbilisi. We saw a great range of sights and we especially enjoyed Uplistsikhe. Irakli was a great guide.”
A full-day guided tour from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta churches, Uplistsikhe caves, and possibly Gori, with strong scenery value.
“Well organised and interesting trip. Tornike was an excellent guide telling a lot of information in very easy way. He was also very helpful.”
Half-day Mtskheta tour from Tbilisi, with the Chronicle monument, UNESCO Svetitskhoveli, Jvari views, and old-town shopping for $48.
“Despite the slightly wet and windy weather we had a fantastic day with our guide (Khatuna). She was extremely friendly and attentive and totally knowledgeable on all aspects of our trip, we were made to feel very comfortable and we would happily recommend this trip for anyone who aims to learn a little more about Georgian history and religion. Thank you very much!”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Gori and the Chronicles, with pick-up and major church sights.
“Great day with our very capable guide and driver Irene. She explained everything throughout this day tour and adjusted the program according to our needs. She speaks excellent English and very knowledgable on all aspects of Georgia making this a truly unforgettable experience.”
Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Tbilisi to Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jvari and Mtskheta, with bilingual guide, audio, and drinks.
“Decent tour for some basic sightseeing The tour was well organized by the operator with about points of interest in the tour. There is continuous audio feed in English and Russian along the way with the guide providing live commentary during the stops. Some of the stops were not very impressive in that there was several minutes of historical explanations which could have been better with a visit to the actual landmark. The bus is comfortable and water is provided. The last stop at Mtskheta should be a bit longer since it is around 4pm by the time we reach this stop and hunger sets in. So we could do…”
Half-day tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta’s Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, plus Jvari and Samtavro Monasteries, guided in English or Russian for $15.
“The guide was v friendly and well informed and also gave us time around to explore at each spot. The locations were amazing as well. Overall v nice experience will definitely recommend!”
The mountains, the wine belt, the old stones and the water — pick the kind of day you want.
