Discover Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Monastery and the Shio-Mgvime monastery.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 - 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Russian
Pickup optional: Your accommodation in Tbilisi. On the eve of the tour you will receive all the information.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Start the tour at a time convenient for you
Visit the most ancient and holy places of Georgia
Travel through a limestone canyon
Enjoy lunch on the river bank

Full description

Begin your journey at Jvari. Enjoy a beautiful view of the ancient city and its natural beauty. Continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, located in the Holy City. Follow the road to Samtavro Monastery. Visit the urban area of Mtskheta, a renewed, stunning town. Explore the little shops and picturesque architecture. Take the opportunity to relax with a glass of wine. Travel to the Shio-Mgvime monastery, a medievel monastic complex, located in the forest on the bank of the river Kura. Pass through a limestone canyon on the way. End your trip with lunch on the river bank.

Includes

Entrance fees
Water
Hotel pick-up and drop off (if private option selected)

Lunch
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app

Meeting point

Europe Square, T'bilisi, Georgia

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 43 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5

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The tour guide was extremely friendly and helpful. also extremely knowledgeable about all the places, events and history. the drive was extremely nice and it was very fun and entertaining. Definitely someone who loves their job with great passion and puts in effort to please the guests. also speaks fluent English, Georgian and Russian. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone. thank you very much for the great time and experience Alex!

July 7, 2021

My guide Aleksi was very knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and always willing to elaborate further or share extra information about Georgian history, food, or any other particular Georgian subject I wondered about (which were many). Most of all, he not just stated individual facts, but connected the dots along the way so I that I understood the greater picture historically and mythologically of Georgia's earliest days. Georgian history is so old and rich that legend and facts weave inextricably together. Such an enchanting country..!

June 22, 2021

We had a guided half dat tour with Aleksi and it was wonderful. Aleksi was knowledgeable and passionate about all of the topics he covered, he very clearly enjoys showing off his beautiful country to travellers. He is also very accommodating and considerate and we could not have asked for anything more, his vehicle was clean, and he drove very well.

May 29, 2021

Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Private Half-Day Tour

Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Private Half-Day Tour

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