From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, & Samtavro
ID: GYG933462-1457366
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the ancient city of Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour. Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the Jvari Monastery, and the Samtavro Monastery.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mtskheta on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the city and its role in the formation of Georgia as a state and its cultural and religious development. Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, and Samtavro Monastery.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the largest of the surviving historical churches in the country. Hear about the construction and history of the cathedral, which for centuries was the center of Christian Georgia.
Next, head to the Jvari Monastery, the pinnacle of Georgian architecture. Although the temple is small in size, it amazes with its grandeur. Learn about the history of the monastery and the symbolic meeting place of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.
Finally, visit the Samtavro Monastery, a bishop's church from the first half of the 11th century. Learn about the first Christian rulers of Georgia, Mirian III and his wife Queen Nana, who are buried here.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the largest historical church in Georgia
- See the Jvari Monastery, a small but impressive example of Georgian architecture
- Learn about the history of the city and its role in the formation of Georgia
- Visit the Samtavro Monastery, the burial place of the first Christian rulers of Georgia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
i love tbilisi
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Comfortable minivan or bus
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
