Experience the rich history and breathtaking panoramas of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe on a private tour. Explore ancient sites and trace Georgia’s journey from the Bronze Age to early Christianity.
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Jvari Church - Our 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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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - 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 Church - Then 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 Museum - In 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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Uplistsikhe Complex Road - 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
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Highly qualified guide
- Lunch
Within a day, you’ll get the chance to explore two incredible sites in our area: Uplistsikhe, a crucial part of the pre-Christian, antiquated Georgian landscape, and Mtskheta, key in comprehending the dawn of Christianity and the medieval period. By touring these cities, you’ll be able to visually follow Georgia’s historical journey from the start of the early Bronze Age through to the embrace of Christianity.
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