Embark on a private tour to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi. Discover the UNESCO sites of Mtskheta, explore the house-museum of Joseph Stalin, and marvel at the ancient Uplistsikhe caves. Indulge in traditional cuisine for lunch.
- Georgian Holidays - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel.
- The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta - Traveling through the fertile lands of the Kartli region, we will reach Mtskheta, a small town home to two UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments.
- Jvari Church - First, drive uphill to visit Jvari Monastery (a UNESCO site). The monastery offers views over the town of Mtskheta and the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Enjoy the scenery and a guided tour of the site.
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Proceed to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, another UNESCO site from the 12th century. The cathedral served as the coronation and burial site for Georgian kings for centuries and remains a highly revered place of worship for Georgians.
- Uplistsiche Cave Town - Head to the Kartli region to explore the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe, meaning “Fortress of the Lord.” Dating back to the 1st millennium BC, the site features echoing halls, chambers for pagan worship, and the remains of Georgia’s oldest theater, all carved into a rocky plateau.
- Stalin Museum - Continue to the town of Gori for a guided tour of Joseph Stalin’s House-Museum.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Tbilisi.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide/driver
- Gratuities
Embark on a private tour of Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe, a comprehensive day trip that dives into the history and culture of the Mtskheta town and Kartli region. Enjoy a guided visit to Mtskheta’s UNESCO heritage sites, explore the home-turned-museum of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Leader, and discover the Uplistsikhe caves. For lunch, savor local cuisine at an authentic restaurant.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.