Private Tour to Mtskheta

from $110 $85

Duration

5 Hours

Max People

Min Age

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Overview

Pick-up time – up to your choice: 09:00 – 16:00

Come on a fantastic journey to see some of Georgia’s unique places! First, check out the Jvari Monastery on a hill for amazing views. See where the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers meet – it’s a beautiful natural sight.

After that, visit Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia, and learn about its exciting history.

Walk around the ancient streets to feel the past and discover incredible things about the region.

The best part of the tour is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a significant place recognized by UNESCO. It’s not just a big and beautiful building – it tells a lot about Georgia’s culture and history. Join us to explore and enjoy the stories of Jvari Monastery, the confluence of the two rivers, Mtskheta, and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral!

Meeting point: Tbilisi (The tour includes pick-up from the hotel)

End point: Tbilisi (The tour ends back at the pick-up point)

Highlights

Jvari Monastery
Mtskheta
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

What’s Included

Pick up from a hotel
Drop off at a hotel
A private transportation service
A private, certified guide service
All the expenses for a driver and a tour guide

Food and drink

Itinerary

Pick-up time – up to your choice: 09:00 – 16:00 Come on a fantastic journey to see some of Georgia’s unique places! First, check out the Jvari Monastery on a hill for amazing views. See where the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers meet – it’s a beautiful natural sight. After that, visit Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia, and learn about its exciting history. Walk around the ancient streets to feel the past and discover incredible things about the region. The best part of the tour is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a significant place recognized by UNESCO. It’s not just a big and beautiful building – it tells a lot about Georgia’s culture and history. Join us to explore and enjoy the stories of Jvari Monastery, the confluence of the two rivers, Mtskheta, and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral! Meeting point: Tbilisi (The tour includes pick-up from the hotel) End point: Tbilisi (The tour ends back at the pick-up point)

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Food and drink

Pick up from a Hotel
Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.

Jvari Monastery
Duration: 45 minutes
Discover Jvari Monastery, a special place with a unique round shape and rich history. Built by Stephanoz I between 585 and 604, it's a tribute to God. The walls have ancient writing telling the story of its construction. Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Monks have lived there since 1996, blending the old and new.

Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
After Jvari Monastery, we will visit Mtskheta - a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient landmarks near Tbilisi. Svetitskhoveli is one of the most important churches for Georgians. Mtskheta was the old capital and declared Christianity as Georgia's official religion in 337. It remains a special place with various cultural influences and local traditions.

Drop off at a Hotel
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel.