Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip

Explore Georgia's ancient history on a day trip from Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Gori, Uplistsikhe and Vardzia Cave City with a guide.
Start your day with a comfortable pickup from Tbilisi and travel to the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta. Explore its charming historic streets and learn about its importance in the formation of early Georgian statehood.

Continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed architectural masterpiece known as one of the most significant religious sites in Georgia.

Your next stop is Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century church located on top of a mountain. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of the meeting point of two rivers, Aragvi and Mtkvari.

Proceed to the city of Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Visit the Stalin Museum, including the preserved house where he was born and the exhibition dedicated to his life.

Explore Uplistsikhe Cave City, one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Walk through ancient tunnels, rock-cut halls, temples, and streets carved directly into the cliff.

Finally explore Vardzia cave city — an ancient rock-hewn monastery carved into the cliffs of southern Georgia, where history, faith, and breathtaking landscapes meet.

After the visit, return to Tbilisi in the evening.

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.