1 day Mtskheta Tour: Explore Ancient Places and Discover Ancestor Secrets

Embark on a 1-day Mtskheta tour and uncover the secrets of our ancestors. Explore ancient places, visit historical Christian churches, taste Georgian wine, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mtskheta - 09:00 Pick up from the Rustaveli Metro station

11:00 Arrive to Uplistsikhe (literally “Lord’s Fortress“) is an abandoned rock-hewn town The place was founded in the late Bronze Age, around 1000 BC, and continued to be inhabited until 13th century AD

13:30-15:00 lunch in a Georgian traditional restaurant

15:20 Jvari monastery Translated as “The Monastery of the Cross”. Jvari is a 6th Century Monastery that is, coincidentally, in the shape of a cross. It is located on a mountaintop with a great view of the meeting between the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers as well as the entire city of Mtkskheta.

16:20 Svetitskhoveli Cathedral- Arguably the most well-known cathedral of Georgia. The original church was built in 4th century A.D. during the reign of Mirian III of Kartli (Iberia).

18:20 Chateau Mukhrani Wine Tour- tour of the Georgian royal family estate, built in the 19th century by the heir of the royal family, Ivane Mukhranbatoni. The chateau is filled with unique wine cellars, and surrounded by breathtaking gardens. You can discover much here about Georgian wine-making and the history of the royal family.

19:30 Drop off, meeting place

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Chateau Mukhran Wine tour tickets without wine degustation ≈ (5USD). With wine degustation ≈(15USD)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Unearth the veiled secrets of our forefathers by exploring historic sites. The journey will transport you back to 4000 B.C., to the troglodyte city of Uplistsikhe. Immerse yourself in Georgian culture through visits to the notable Christian churches ‘Svetitskhoveli’ and ‘Jvari’, savor the renowned Georgian wine and relish the delicious Georgian cuisine. This tour is designed for you!!!

Location
Rustaveli M/S
Kostava Str.
Meeting in front of subway entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Georgescott9
Oct 23, 2019
Great tour, Great Guide and amazing experience overall! - Of all the tours, this tour ranks among the best. The booking and check-in process was handled professionally with the tour starting exactly on time. Our guide, Avto , was energetic, informative, and made every effort to make everyone feel included. It was a small group of 7 strangers and Avto helped facilitate a perfectly paced day that everyone enjoyed. In fact, the group decided to join each other for dinner and wine even after the tour concluded. The sights were amazing, the lunch was delightfully one of a kind, and we shared many laughs.
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Cindy_b
May 16, 2023
Eco tours does not exist! Viator needs to vet this before offering - Tour driver did not show up. Phone Number listed on viator website is wrong, we phoned with no answer, we sent a text and four hours later we got a response that we had the wrong number. Eco tours is NOT operating and Viator should vet the tour companies listed on their website!
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