• 08:00 - 23:00
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Description of the Excursion

Kartli – The ancient eastern Georgian kingdom, also known as Iberia, is one of the main historical and geographical regions of Georgia and the cradle of its statehood. It was here that the centralized Georgian state was formed in the early Middle Ages, which for several centuries formed the economic and cultural core of numerous feudal principalities. The Georgian name of Georgia – Sakartvelo comes from this region, and both the ancient and modern capitals of Georgia – Mtskheta and Tbilisi – are located here.

An interesting full-day excursion where you will visit famous places of Shida (Inner) Kartli region. Spiritual capital of Georgia Mtskheta is not only historical and architectural monuments, but also a place where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real Georgia, see its folk traditions and plunge into the rich cultural heritage. A trip to Gori, Stalin’s hometown, is an amazing experience for history and culture. Uplistsikhe – a city carved into the rock, demonstrating the unique architecture and life of ancient Georgians.

Tour highlights:

  • Visiting Mtskheta you will go on a fascinating journey through the pages of Georgian history;
  • You will visit the unique Jvari Temple – the Symbol of Georgian temple architecture;
  • Svetitskhoveli – the Main Cathedral of all Georgia for a thousand years;
  • Samtavro Monastery – the most important monument where the Georgian Christian faith and self-awareness were born;
  • In the Shiomghvime Monastery you will hear how this place became the center of cultural revival;
  • Discover Gori and visit the House-Museum of the most famous native of the city;
  • Exploring the stone labyrinths in Uplistsikhe, you will imagine the life of pagans and their cult rituals.

Organizational details:

  • The price of excursion depend on the number of people and varies(±) from 20 USD to 40 USD.
  • The cost of each excursion is discussed individually.
  • For more information, do not hesitate to call or write Viber/WhatsApp +995 599 25 65 19 or in mail : info@georgiavoyage.ge
  • The duration of the excursion depends on you (on average it takes from 8 to 10 hours)
  • *Timetables : on request
Nomber of persons   1-3 per     4-8 per    9-19 per   20-40 per
Mode of  transport    Sedan    Minivan    Minibus         Bus

 

Included/Excluded

  • The appropriate type of Transport
  • Service of professional guide

Tour Plan

Itinerary: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – ShioMgvime– Gori – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi

Trip to Mtskheta - The ancient city-reserve, which is about 4000 years old, is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. One of the most significant cities in Georgia with a rich history associated with cultural and religious events. The capital of the ancient Georgian state of Iberia, played a key role in shaping the culture and history of the country.

Visit to Jvari - Georgian monastery, one of the masterpieces of architecture, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Jvari (literally "cross") is located on the top of a mountain at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi - where the first Christian cross was erected by Saint Nino. From the observation deck of the monastery, a stunning view of the city of Mtskheta opens up.

Visit to Svetitskhoveli - An ancient shrine and spiritual center of Georgia, stands majestically on the banks of the Kura River, as a guardian of ancient traditions and faith. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds the most important Orthodox relics: the chiton of the Lord, the font of King Mirian, a particle of the relics of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, the robe of the prophet Elijah, the relics of the holy Georgian kings.

Visit to Samtavro Monastery - The monastery is an important and remarkable monument from a historical and cultural point of view. From this holy place, Saint Nino preached the righteousness of Christ to the Georgian people. Here the Georgian Christian faith and self-awareness were born. Samtavro houses Christian relics - the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, the relics of the elder Gabriel Urgebadze.

Visit Shio-Mgvime Monastery - An outstanding monument of early feudal architecture in Georgia, surrounded by majestic mountains. The monastery complex, lost in a beautiful rocky massif covered with hundreds of caves, enchants the visitor at first sight. The monastery played a significant role in preserving and spreading Georgian culture, and its walls still contain ancient manuscripts and art.

Drive to Gori.  The Gori fortress in the hilltop. The territory of Gori has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to the medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV (r. 1089-1125) who settled refugees from Armenia there. However, the fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe) appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates the existence of an urban community in Classical Antiquity.

Visit to the house-museum of Joseph Stalin. The exposition contains many things that actually or supposedly belong to Stalin, including some of the furniture from his offices, and gifts. The display of the exposition ends with one of the twelve copies of Stalin's death mask. In front of the main museum is the house where Stalin was born and spent the first four years of his life. The museum presents Stalin's personal railway car. The car has been used by him since 1941, including for trips to the Tehran and Yalta conferences.

Departure to the cave city of Uplistsikhe. Even from afar, this quaint rock city fascinates with its unusual view. Cave grottoes gape like giant pores on the rocks, inside of which life once boiled. There were once huge majestic halls, temples, dwellings, interconnected by winding corridors. It is hard to believe that this grandiose titanic work to create a whole city from the stone firmament is the creation of human hands. 

*Le programme du circuit est basés sur notre expérience et les opinions de nos clients complètement différents. C'est le circuit semi-fini, dont le programme peut être facilement refait. Chaque circuit et chaque itinéraire est discuté au moment de la demande. 

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