Exploring Mtskheta: A Journey Through Time

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ID: GYG543145-938234
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

We will visit the path to the History of Georgia. An unforgettable journey to the past. A lot of History, Old building, Cave cities, monasteries and much more...
Locations you visit
-Mtskheta Old capital city
-Jvari monastery on the hill
-Gori city
-Uplistsikhe oldest Cave city

Journey into the past - Mtskheta - you will get acquainted with our rich history about the country, which begins from the 11th millennium BC. Mtskheta, for maLny centuries was the capital of the Iberian kingdom in Georgia, which is located at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers, which writers admired. We will plunge into the world of legends and ancient facts during our trip Our first stop is Jvari - the monastery of the first half of the 5th century, in which St. Nina erected a cross, through the efforts of which Christianity as a religion was proclaimed in the 4th century. We will also visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - the cathedral patriarchal temple of the Georgian Orthodox Church, where the burial place of the shrines of Christianity is located. We continue our journey with a stop in the City of Gori, where we will visit the Stalin Museum, which stores important moments from his life. The last stop is fascinating Uplistsikhe: pre-Christian Georgia and life in caves on the banks of the Kura River. Acquaintance with this place will be an important step in understanding Georgian culture You will be accompanied by an English and Russian speaking guide who will take care of your good mood and introduce you to the incredible history of this corner of Georgia

Highlights

  • Sightseeing of the amazing History of Georgia
  • Monasteries, Churches, Cave cities and a lot of History
  • Old Capital City of Georgia and Svetistkhoveli Church
  • Oldest and 1st monastery of Georgia, Jvari monastery
  • Uplistsikhe and it's rich history and view of the caves

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Provide us with your hotel, apartment address and at the time we inform you be ready for pick up. Or if you are nearby visit our meeting point at 9.00am Shota Rustaveli ave 25
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.