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Premium Private Day Trip: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe

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UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries plus cathedrals spanning the 6th to 11th centuries introduce visitors to Georgia’s long and rich religious history on this tour from Tbilisi.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Dinner Dinner does not include
  • Lunch lunch does not include
  • Everything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section is not covered by the tour price
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Mtskheta

The tour starts at 10:00 am Driver and Guide will meet you at your hotel and drive 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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stalin Museum

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. Admission ticket costs 15 GEL(IT DOES NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE )
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.Back to your hotel
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Premium Private Day Trip: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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