Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro: Exploring the Cradle of Georgian Christianity

Discover the rich religious heritage of Mtskheta, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Explore the ancient capital and its numerous relics, and immerse yourself in the soul of the Georgian people.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Highly qualified guide
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Mtskheta, acknowledged as the spiritual hub of Georgia and its historical capital, is a sacred destination for all Georgians. The city is commonly referred to as the ‘Georgian Jerusalem’ owing to its significance. It houses numerous important artifacts of the global Christian community. A visit to this city is fundamental to comprehending the essence of…

Location
3 Vakhtang Gorgasali St
Vakhtang Gorgasali Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Amy_r
Mar 16, 2024
Don’t miss this! - Amazing day! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the monasteries and Georgian history as a whole. Would 100% recommend!
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Mohammedazam_a
Feb 13, 2024
George was amazing guide... - George was amazing guide he told everything very informative way and he had very nice knowledge . Good
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Biogreenk
Dec 19, 2023
Recommend - Great ride and information. We really enjoyed the ride and tour. The tour guides were very helpful and informative.
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M600av_
Oct 5, 2023
Everything is wonderful, incredibly gorgeous views and landscapes, thanks for the tour - I’m visiting a tour from ushba travel for the second time, I really liked everything, the city of Mtskheta is beautiful with its small streets and landscapes, Jvari and Samtavro captivated me with their views and grandeur, thank you very much to our guide Merab for a wonderful excursion, it was very interesting to listen
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Annair2524jn
Oct 1, 2023
Half day trip to Mtskheta - Overall we had a very nice trip: the guide (Sabo) was very friendly and attentive, waiting for everybody and making sure we had all the information we needed. We have also felt save during the drive which is not so easy on Georgian roads :D so many thanks to the driver. The only inconvenience we experienced in the beginning having to wait for about 40 mins for other participants of the trip.
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Sara_l
Sep 3, 2023
Good experience of exploring UNESCO monasteries - My primary objective for this trip was to explore the UNESCO Historical Monuments of Mtskheta, and I must say that my overall experience was great. The price is reasonable, and the entire process from booking online to picking up in person went seamlessly. Our guide, Liza, was a delightful companion who provided valuable context and insights of the three monasteries we've visited. Recommend!
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Anita_j
Apr 9, 2024
A good trip. - A good trip overall. The leader had a good historical knowledge however I felt that he spoke too long in the other language before he started the English explanation.
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Angela_d
Sep 24, 2023
Well organised, just I wouldn't recommend it if you have limited time in Georgia - The tour included a visit to two churches. For some reasons I was expecting something more on top of the churches, therefore even though it was interesting, I am not sure I would go back and I would use the day to visit other places in Georgia. The tour started over 30 minutes later than advertised. The guide was very friendly and kind.
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Iamtherussianspy
Sep 19, 2023
Way behind schedule - The views were great! I felt it would have been good to have more time at the first stop, but we were limited to half an hour due to a late start. The meetup was 11:30 but we didn't leave until after 12:30 which was so frustrating and put everything behind schedule. It seemed like they were waiting on some late people but also just finding people on the street to join the tour until the bus was full. We signed up for english tour but everyone else with us was Russian speaking. The guide was kind and asked if anyone needed English but since i was the only English speaker, I declined so we wouldn't waste everyone's time with dual translation.
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Jongh0
Mar 28, 2024
Language mismatch, late, skipped attraction - We arrived at 11:30am, as per instructions. But we started the tour 50+ mins late. The tour was marketed as an English tour. But 90% of the time the guide was speaking in Russian, isolating English speakers. The little English used in the tour did not give enough information about the attractions at all. The tour marketed 3 attractions. The last attraction was skipped without reason, explanation or consultation with participants. Maybe to end the tour on time since it started late.
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