Kutaisi: Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery & Tbilisi Walking Tour

Visit UNESCO sites in Mtskheta and explore Old Tbilisi with a local guide. Discover ancient churches, Narikala Fortress, panoramic views, and enjoy free time for lunch before returning to Kutaisi.
Leave Kutaisi at 9:00 AM and travel comfortably toward Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital and spiritual heart.

Your first stop is Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering breathtaking panoramic views over the meeting point of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Learn about the history of this 6th-century monastery and enjoy time for photos.

Continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of Georgia’s most important religious landmarks and a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Discover the legends and history surrounding this sacred cathedral.

After visiting Mtskheta, continue to Tbilisi, where you’ll begin a guided walking tour through the city’s historic center.

Explore the colorful streets of Old Tbilisi, admire the famous Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater with its unique clock tower, visit the historic Anchiskhati Basilica, and pass by the Patriarchate of Georgia.

Continue uphill to Narikala Fortress, where spectacular panoramic views of Tbilisi await. Visit the Mother of Georgia statue and learn about its symbolism before enjoying free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, relax on the drive back to Kutaisi, arriving in the evening with unforgettable memories of Georgia’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks.

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.

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.