Discover the relics of Georgian Christianity on a private tour of Mtskheta, the religious center and ancient capital of Georgia. Immerse yourself in the soul of the Georgian people and explore the rich religious heritage of this sacred city.
Discover the relics of Georgian Christianity on a private tour of Mtskheta, the religious center and ancient capital of Georgia. Immerse yourself in the soul of the Georgian people and explore the rich religious heritage of this sacred city.
- 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…
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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.
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
Mtskheta, being the spiritual hub and historical capital of Georgia, wears a rich cultural crown. This city is profoundly revered by Georgians and hence, commonly alluded to as the Georgian Jerusalem or the alternate Jerusalem. It is a treasure trove of Christian relics, and a visit here will undeniably impart a deep understanding of the Georgian ethos as they are renowned for being highly religious.
Mtskheta, being the spiritual hub and historical capital of Georgia, wears a rich cultural crown. This city is profoundly revered by Georgians and hence, commonly alluded to as the Georgian Jerusalem or the alternate Jerusalem. It is a treasure trove of Christian relics, and a visit here will undeniably impart a deep understanding of the Georgian ethos as they are renowned for being highly religious.
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