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Private Day Trip to Mtskheta, Gori, Stalin museum and Uplistsikhe
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10 Ratings
Tbilisi
Explore the rich history and culture of Georgia on a private day tour. Visit the UNESCO sites of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, discover the surreal exhibits at Joseph Stalin’s Museum, and explore the ancient Uplistsikhe caves.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tbilisi - Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.
- Uplistsiche Cave Town - Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
- Gori - Arrive at a lunch place. Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy traditional, delicious food.
- Stalin Museum - Stalin Museum is a museum dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin’s Original house, and Stalin’s railway carriage.
- Jvari Church - The name of this monastery is translated as the “Monastery of the Cross.” Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the 19th century. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral). Known as the burial site of Christ’s robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
What's Included
- Private transportation service
- 24 hour online support
- A professional guide service
- Drop off at the hotel
- Pick up from the hotel
- A bottle of water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
- Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
- Gratuities for a tour guide
Additional Information
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site from the 11th century, is among the holiest locations in Georgia, home to the sacred robe of Christ kept within the cathedral.
Jvari monastery, another 6th-century UNESCO World Heritage site, epitomizes the pinnacle of early Georgian Christian architectural and artistic endeavors.
The Joseph Stalin Museum showcases peculiar and insightful aspects from the life of the dictator through exhibits featuring rare photographs, personal gifts, and furniture. Nearby lies the stone-canopied house where Stalin was born.
The Uplistsikhe caves, meaning ‘Fortress of the Lord’, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 1st-2nd millennium B.C. The city was one of the crucial centers of ancient Kartli and played a vital role in the middle ages as it marked a significant trade passage connecting Byzantium with India and China.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Tbilisi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jennifer
Sep 24, 2021
Great Tour from Tbilisi! - If you are in Georgia/Tbilisi, I would highly recommend this company for a tour/transportation. Nugo was fantastic and helped me arrange this tour at the last minute. He was extremely responsive and communicative. The tour with Omar was great, and I liked their service so much, I also used them to for transportation to my next destination in Georgia.
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Phabanso
Jun 28, 2021
Love it! - Great experience in the tour! They are so servicial and straightforward. They will put you in the best hands with the best guides and will make your experience to be the best possible.
Confortable transportation, great talk and closeness with the destination and the locals.
Love it
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Muralimohan_konanki
Mar 24, 2020
Georgia with Mtskheta ----- Uplistsikhe Caves trip - The trip to Mtsketa - Uplistsikhe caves was beautiful trip to be in our memories.
Our trip with Nugo! made the trip day amazingly superb as we (my family) felt his company as a brotherly hold.
As usual, always on time for the pick up at the hotel and on our trips we were told a lot about the tour spots as well as the Georgia in general about its culture and tradition, and about the history of the places that we are visiting; a seamless guide! Cheers!!!
Trust me, Nugo is highly recommended for the tourists visiting Georgia.
I am planning to have a winter vacation as he suggested for different places were we can enjoy winter to the core.
Thanks Nuga!!!
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448senthild
Mar 22, 2020
Family vacation to Georgia - We are four families of group with children visited different places in Georgia.Nugo and team organized our trip which includes tour itinerary and suitable vehicle. It was fantastic and memorable trip for us. We appreciate and thank to Nugo and team for great support, patience, well communication and tour guide, etc.
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Faisal
Mar 22, 2020
4 day trip to Georgia - Nugo and Saba from his team assisted us during the trip. They are very professional, pleasant and helpful. We are young family with lots of demands from the kids.... they helped us along and it memorable for us ... kudos to the team!!!
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89hasnaina
Mar 20, 2020
Trip of life Time - Hugo and his team (Lusha) are extremely friendly and hospitable people. Our trip to Geogia was awesome because of them. They are highly recommended.
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Liagodes
Mar 18, 2020
First visit to Georgia - Greatly organized 4 day tour of Georgia! It was our first visit and Nugo was a fantastic host! He prepared an amazing plan for us and was extremely flexible with all the requests. We truly enjoyed and will definitely come back!
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Sarah
Jul 31, 2019
A once in a lifetime experience - This adventure surpassed my expectations. Can you imagine walking among the living of 5000 years past at these caves? The monasteries’beaity in and of itself were worth the drive but to experience a service in the tradition was phenomenal.
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Nillie27
Jan 29, 2019
Great Vacation in Georgia - 1st time visit to Georgia in Winter was amazing with a great assistance from Nugo n his colleague, George..
We visited some nice places such as Gudauri to have experience in Skiing, eploring some historical spots in Jvauri Monestry, Uplistsikhe Cave, Gori, etc..
Thanks Nugo for your hospitality n service, definitely we will come back in another season :)
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