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Premium Private Tour: Mtskheta, Jvari and Ancient Gori
Mtskheta
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private day trip combines Georgia’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks in one journey. Explore the ancient capital Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire the spiritual Jvari Monastery with its breathtaking hilltop views. Continue to Gori, the birthplace of Stalin, and discover Uplistsikhe cave town carved into the rock. With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a flexible itinerary, you’ll enjoy comfort, privacy, and the freedom to explore at your own pace while experiencing Georgia’s rich history and traditions.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
hotel drop off
hotel pick up
Entrance ticket: 15 GEL per person
Gori Museum of stalin
entrance fee at cave town costs 15 Gel per person
Premium Private Tour: Mtskheta, Jvari and Ancient Gori
Mtskheta
About
This private day trip combines Georgia’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks in one journey. Explore the ancient capital Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire the spiritual Jvari Monastery with its breathtaking hilltop views. Continue to Gori, the birthplace of Stalin, and discover Uplistsikhe cave town carved into the rock. With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a flexible itinerary, you’ll enjoy comfort, privacy, and the freedom to explore at your own pace while experiencing Georgia’s rich history and traditions.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
hotel drop off
hotel pick up
Entrance ticket: 15 GEL per person
Gori Museum of stalin
entrance fee at cave town costs 15 Gel per person
Itinerary
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Mtskheta
The actual tour starts at 10:00 am (pickup starts before)driver and guide will meet you at lobby. heading to the eastern part of Georgia, towards Mtskheta. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC, and is one of the oldest towns and the cultural and religious center of Georgia.
2 hours
2
Jvari Church
Next, visit the Jvari monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the early medieval period built on a hilltop. From the hill, gaze down to the merging Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers below, and enjoy a stop to take photos.
1 hour
3
Gori
With your local guide, continue onto Gori, the homeland of Stalin, to visit Stalin’s house, museum and train wagon. At the Stalin museum, learn about the life of the infamous dictator at the exhibit which includes unique photos, gifts and furniture. After the museum there’s time for lunch in the city of Gori, with the option to choose between dining at a Georgian restaurant.
1 hour
4
Uplistsiche Cave Town
After lunch head to the cave town of Uplistsikhe, named “Fortress of the Lord”, situated on a rocky mount on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. The fortress is mentioned in chronicles dating back to the earliest of times, and its history began in the I-II millennium B.C. Uplistsikhe was an important religious, political and cultural center in the Hellenistic and the late Antique periods, and it has been identified as one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Enjoy an interesting walking tour here of the rock-cut structures, including and amphitheater.
2 hours
5
Stalin Museum
Continue to Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Stalin Museum, including his childhood home and the legendary personal train carriage. Your expert guide will provide historical context on the Soviet era. After exploring Gori and the nearby cave town of Uplistsikhe, we will ensure a smooth, comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Tbilisi, concluding your day of discovery.
