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Georgia Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks and Cities
4.9
13 Ratings
Tbilisi
Explore Georgia’s heart: UNESCO-listed Mtskheta, Stalin Museum, and ancient Uplistsikhe caves. Discover history, culture, and breathtaking views.
Explore Georgia’s heart: UNESCO-listed Mtskheta, Stalin Museum, and ancient Uplistsikhe caves. Discover history, culture, and breathtaking views.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Memorial History of Georgia - The tour begins with a visit to the Hidden Gem of Tbilisi, known as the Chronicles of Georgia. This stone monument, perched atop a grand staircase, narrates the fascinating history of Georgia from ancient times.
- Jvari Church - Depart Tbilisi and head to the ancient capital of Mtskheta. Known as Georgia’s…
- Memorial History of Georgia - The tour begins with a visit to the Hidden Gem of Tbilisi, known as the Chronicles of Georgia. This stone monument, perched atop a grand staircase, narrates the fascinating history of Georgia from ancient times.
- Jvari Church - Depart Tbilisi and head to the ancient capital of Mtskheta. Known as Georgia’s religious center, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage site – the 6th-century Jvari Monastery, which offers one of the most breathtaking views, including the confluence of two rivers.
- Mtskheta - Mtskheta is the birthplace and one of the most vibrant centers of Christianity in Georgia, home to the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the country’s most significant religious building. The town is small and can be explored in about an hour. As you stroll through its cobblestone streets, you’ll find small open-air shops selling wine, ceramics, sweets, and souvenirs.
- Stalin Museum - This strikingly designed museum is dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union leader born in Gori. Outside the museum building, you can see the Dzhugashvili family’s wood-and-mud-brick house where Stalin spent the first four years of his life.
- Uplistsiche Cave Town - Uplistsikhe was once the center of a large region, heavily involved in international trade and economic activities. Originally, it is believed to have had over 770 caves, but only 150 remain today. Key sites to visit include the amphitheater, Queen Tamar’s hall, the prisons, the wine presses, the pharmacy, and the three-nave basilica.
What's Included
- Tickets for the Uplistsikhe caves
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Tickets for the Uplistsikhe caves
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- price excludes fees for any kind of activity.
- Lunch
- tickets for the Josef Stalin’s museum
- price excludes fees for any kind of activity.
- Lunch
- tickets for the Josef Stalin’s museum
Additional Information
Our route goes to the Geographical heart of Georgia. The tour includes one of the historic landmarks of our nation.
▶ Stonehenge - Chronicles of Georgia
▶ The former capital of Georgia MTSKHETA, the whole town has been listed as UNESCO’s world heritage site.
▶ The Monastery of the Cross with its panoramic views over the town Mtskheta and the confluence…
Our route goes to the Geographical heart of Georgia. The tour includes one of the historic landmarks of our nation.
▶ Stonehenge - Chronicles of Georgia
▶ The former capital of Georgia MTSKHETA, the whole town has been listed as UNESCO’s world heritage site.
▶ The Monastery of the Cross with its panoramic views over the town Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers the Mtkvari and the Aragvi.
▶ The Town of Gori and the Josef Stalin museum.
▶ Uplistikhe – a rock-hewn city which is one of the oldest urban settlements
Location
Memorial History of Georgia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Thyago_o
Sep 6, 2024
I enjoyed it. - Great day trip from Tiblisi. We ended up arriving a little earlier as we skipped the Stalin part. It did allow us a little more time in each other spot, though. The guide was great. Answering questions and giving basic info, but not speaking non-stop, which can be annoying.
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Jasonde5501qv
May 4, 2024
Think Georgia ! Think Giga ! - Giga was the embodiment of Georgian hospitality and expertise. From the moment we met, his passion for the history and culture of Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe shone through, enriching every moment of our journey.
His deep knowledge of each site, coupled with engaging storytelling, brought the ancient past to life before my eyes. He expertly guided me through the labyrinthine streets of Mtskheta, sharing captivating tales of kings and saints amidst the stunning architecture of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
In Gori, he provided invaluable insights into the complex legacy of Joseph Stalin, navigating me through the nuances of Soviet history with sensitivity and depth. His ability to contextualize the past within the present added a layer of understanding that made my experience all the more meaningful.
And at Uplistsikhe, he led me on a captivating exploration of the ancient cave dwellings, illuminating the ingenuity and resilience of Georgia’s ancestors. His enthusiasm was infectious, turning each discovery into a moment of wonder and awe.
But beyond his knowledge and expertise, what truly set Giga apart was his warmth and hospitality. He went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and enjoyment, offering recommendations for local delicacies and hidden gems along the way.
In short, Giga was not just a guide, but a true ambassador of Georgian culture and history. His passion, expertise, and hospitality made my journey through Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe an unforgettable experience that I will treasure for years to come.
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741niting
Apr 22, 2024
Great trip while in Georgia -- culture, history and geo-politics - This is one of the. most amazing trip and has a goppod mix of conversagtion in history, culture and geo political issues, Gregrio or George is amazing , pleasant demeaner and very knowledgable. A must do, and d o a private tour to get the most of it
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Extraordinary041089
Jan 8, 2023
Amazing Views - This experience was one I will not forget. Seeing the caves was amazing, but the views from the top of the landmarks were unforgettable.
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217amern
Jan 2, 2023
Unmissable - This was truly an amazing ancient site to visit. The caves and landmarks in the region are unmissable for anyone who is interested in learning about georgian history.
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396nourh
Oct 10, 2022
Simply amazing - The views and places are just out of this world , we enjoyed our time and loved all the places we went to , the tour was very planned and organized , nothing to complain about or change
Definitely planning to visit again in the snow with the same tour guy Mate was a sweetheart and helped through out all the our time in Georgia
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Pathfinder456898
Apr 23, 2022
such an amazing city in caves! - we have enjoyed the tryp a lot, makho was really professional,great comunicator and very nice and easy going. the tour really fullfilled our expectatives,it is worth it
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Pattykass
Nov 22, 2021
Tbilisi trip with Giga - I would like to thank our energetic guide Giga for our wonderful time in Tbilisi. What made our day truly memorable the Excellent introduction to many historic landmarks in Georgia :-Chronicles of Georgia -The former capital of Georgia MTSKHETA, the whole town has been listed as a UNESCO’s world heritage site-The Monastery of the Cross with its panoramic views over the town Mtskheta . And finally Uplistikhe – the Caves . Not to forget the yummy Georgian food we had during our trip 🥘.
We hope to visit again and recommend Giga to anyone visiting Georgia 🇬🇪.
Thank you Giga !
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24eugene99
Nov 9, 2021
Superb 👍 - It was an awesome trip. It exceeded our expectation. Our tour guide Ako made the trip more enjoyable since he is very knowledgeable with the places we have been. Highly recommended. 👍👍👍
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Svilen_m
Oct 1, 2024
Good tour - Good tour with a very responsive and informative tour agent. Abel to arrange the tour very last minute. Comfortable car and helpful driver.
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