• Jvari Church - The tour begins at the Jvari Monastery, an ancient temple dating back to the 6th century, near the historic capital of Mtskheta. Perched atop a high mountain, it offers stunning views of the surrounding area, where the turbulent waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers meet. The temple draws thousands of visitors due to its remarkable architecture, strategic location, and historical significance. The church’s name translates from Georgian as “the cross,” and it has a rich history that will be shared during the visit.
• Mtskheta - The next stop is Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, a museum city that, like Jvari Monastery, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inhabited for over 2500 years, it was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia. This historic town is home to numerous ancient monuments, including the Pompey Bridge, a stone bridge over the Kura River built around 65 BC during the time of Pompey the Great, a 4th-5th century church, the 1st-century Bebris Castle, and the sacred Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the main Christian Orthodox Cathedral, where Christ’s robe is believed to be buried.
• Gori - The tour continues to the city of Gori, the birthplace of the renowned Georgian leader of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin. Visitors can explore the house where Stalin was born and his armored train. The Stalin Museum showcases his personal items such as his pipe, chair, and sword, along with photographs from his childhood and his first arrest by the Tsar police for revolutionary activities. The museum also features a hall of gifts received from various countries, including Germany, Poland, China, and the UK.
• Uplistsikhe Cave Town - The next destination is Uplistsikhe, the “Fortress of God,” an ancient 3000-year-old cave city carved into the rock, which played a crucial role in Georgia’s history. The monument’s uniqueness lies in its structure, preserving the remains of architectural and religious buildings constructed over several thousand years. To this day, only 150 caves have survived, some of which will be explored during the tour. Visitors will discover cave tunnels, an ancient sun temple, the royal cave of King Tamara, a winery, a 6th-century church, a library, and an ancient pharmacy.

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off
• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi

• Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (5$ per person)
• Entrance fee to Stalin Museum (5$ per person - entering optional)

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