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Mtskheta, Gori Stalin Museum & Uplistsikhe Private Tour

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Overview

Step into Georgia’s rich history and culture on this full-day journey from Tbilisi, combining ancient landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Soviet-era history in one unforgettable experience.

Explore the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe Cave Town and discover how ancient civilizations lived. In Gori, learn about Joseph Stalin at his birthplace and museum.

Visit Mtskheta, Georgia’s spiritual heart, and see iconic landmarks like Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, while enjoying beautiful panoramic views along the way.

A friendly driver-guide will ensure a smooth, comfortable, and well-organized experience throughout the day, sharing local insights and making your journey easy and memorable.

You’ll also have the optional chance to enjoy traditional Georgian cuisine at a local restaurant, adding an authentic culinary touch to your experience.

This tour offers the perfect mix of history, culture, comfort, and authentic experiences—ideal for an unforgettable day in Georgia

What's Included

  • Petrol Cost & Parking Fees
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Private Comfortable Car
  • Lunch At the Restaurant (Optional)
  • Uplistsikhe Caves
  • Josef Stalin Home-Museum
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We can pick up all travelers in Tbilisi from any hotel or apartment location. It is required to provide the place name and address.

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Tbilisi

Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uplistsiche Cave Town

Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gori

Arrive at a lunch place. Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy traditional, delicious food.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stalin Museum

Stalin Museum is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house, and Stalin's railway carriage.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Jvari Church

The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the 19th century. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral). Known as the burial site of Christ's robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salobie

At Salobie, travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Georgian culinary experience in a cozy, traditional setting. Here, guests can taste classic dishes such as lobio served in clay pots, mchadi, khinkali, and fresh local salads, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients and rich homemade flavors. This optional stop offers a perfect chance to relax, experience genuine Georgian hospitality, and take a pleasant break during the journey while enjoying one of the best spots for traditional food.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Josef Stalin Home-Museum

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