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Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)
Tbilisi, Georgia, Europe
$177
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Overview
Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta reveal the rich tapestry of Georgia's ancient and early Christian history. This journey connects you to the significant transformations of the region from the Bronze Age through the adoption of Christianity.
- 🏛️ Uplistsikhe provides a glimpse into the pre-Christian, ancient world of Georgia, showcasing its unique cave architecture.
- ⛪ Mtskheta is essential for understanding early Christianity and the Middle Ages, featuring historical sites that shaped the region.
- 🗺️ The itinerary traces Georgia's historical path through key cultural milestones, enriching your understanding of the area.
- 🕍 Visit Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century temple offering stunning views of Mtskheta and insights into its historical significance.
- 📜 Explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church, which houses the tunic of Jesus Christ and relics of St. Andrew.
- 🌳 Stroll to Samtavro Church, the burial site of King Mirian and Queen Nana, and see the miraculous blackberry bush linked to St. Nina.
- 🏛️ Optionally visit the Stalin Museum in Gori, where you can view personal belongings and sculptures of Stalin for an additional 15 GEL.
- 🕵️♂️ Discover the caves of Uplistsikhe, a city from the 2nd millennium BC, exploring its labyrinths and learning about its ancient trade.
- 🌄 Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Kura Valley while delving into the history of Uplistsikhe and its pagan rituals.
- 🚍 Tour includes a highly qualified guide, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and lunch for a comfortable experience.
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Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Highly qualified guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
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Jvari MonasteryOur walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “... where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura ...
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Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
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Samtavro ChurchThen stroll to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king Mirian and his wife, Queen Nana, is located, as well as the relics of the holy elder Gabriel Samtavrii. You will also see a blackberry bush, under which she lived and preached. Nina. The “Blackberry”, repeatedly cut down by barbarians and arising again and again, is considered miraculous.
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Stalin MuseumIn the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori. In the halls of the entire museum pantheon, you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - the museum guide will conduct an excursion. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
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Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. It also offers wonderful panoramas of the Kura Valley. Additional ticket price 15 GEL
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Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)
Tbilisi, Georgia, Europe
$177
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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