Tour of the Didgori Battle Memorial, Shiomghvim Monastery
ID: GYG1114180-1712214
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Tour of Georgia's historical sites. The Battle of Didgori Memorial. The Shio-Mgvime Monastery, located in a gorge. The city of Mtskheta. The Samtavro and Jvari monasteries.
On our tour, you'll visit the Didgori Battle Memorial, a battle that took place on August 12, 1121, between the forces of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Seljuk forces of Toghrul.
The Shio-Mgvime Monastery is a medieval monastic architectural complex in Georgia, near the town of Mtskheta. It is located in a narrow limestone gorge.
Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded in the 5th century BC. Mtskheta is home to the Samtavro Monastery complex (the main church of the 11th century) and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Near Mtskheta is one of the oldest monastic churches in the country, Jvari (6th century).
Highlights
- Memorial to the Battle of Didgori
- Shio-Mgvime Monastery
- Samtavro Monastery in Mtskheta
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Departure from our office at 22 Metekhi Street (inside, next to Carrefour)
INCLUDED
- Memorial to the Battle of Didgori
- Shio-Mgvime Monastery
- Mtskheta
- Jvari Monastery
- Samtavro Monastery
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.
