Full Day Tour of Tbilisi and Mtskheta

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Jvari Church

  In the morning at 10:00 am meet the guide and the driver near Big Bicycle Monument and start driving to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. You’ll visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites located in this small town. The first stop is Jvari Monastery dating back to the 6th century AD. Standing on the top of the hill, it overlooks the town of Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers Aragvi and Mtkvari.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

  After visiting the monastery drive down and reach Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is one of the most sacred places in whole Georgia, and is said to have Christ’s robe preserved in it.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta

  Take a nice walk in the town. Visit a local wine shop where you can buy some Georgian Wines.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Samtavro Church

  Visit medieval Samtavro Monastery located in the historical part of Mtskheta - ancient capital of Georgia.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Narikala Fortress

  Take a ride to Narikala Fortress 4th c by aerial cable car – one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Explore the ruins of the fortress and then stroll down to the Sulfur Bathhouse district, to the Legtakhevi area, and then to Meidan square & Shardeni street neighborhood.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Abanotubani

  Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Meidan Bazaar

  After Abanotubani & visiting small waterfall in Legvtakhevi head to Meidan Square & nearby street Shardeni, Cotton row & Iron row. Here you can find numerous souvenir shops, art galleries and cafes

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Metekhi Cathedral

  Leave Mtskheta and drive back to Tbilisi to visit main attractions of the city. First stop is Metekhi plateau & church 13th c which presents one of the most important architectural monuments of old Tbilisi.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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