Mtskheta HISTORICAL TOUR
Starts from: Tbilisi
Available: All year
Type: Private Full day trip
Duration: 8 hours
Total Distance: 95 km
A full-day tour to Mtskheta and its surroundings covers Armaziskhevi Archaeological Site, Shiomgvime monastery, and the former capital of ancient Georgian kingdom Iberia, small town Mtskheta. The historical monuments: the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the Samtavro Monastery, are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites as an outstanding example of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus.
Have a great day!
9:00 Morning pick-up from the hotel.
Today the history of ancient kingdom of Iberia will revile while exploring the surroundings of Mtskheta. First stop is Jvari Monastery. Drive to the hill top - breathtaking panoramic view, stone masterpiece of early Christian architecture and the scenery for orientation of places to visit are very attractive from here.
The area was settled already back in the Bronze and early Iron Ages. Excavations in ArmazisKhevi are located in 5 minutes’ drive from Mtskheta and tell the story of elitism, Roman and pre-Christian culture in the region.
Break a day in Mtskheta for lunch. Georgian traditional dishes will be served in local traditional restaurant.
After the lunch there is another story: Royal family adopted Christianity in 319 and it became the state religion of Kartli (Kingdom of Iberia). Paganism was re-placed in the early 4th c by a new faith. Visit the tomb of the first Christian king and Queen in Samtavro, drive to Shio-Mgvime Monastery and finish the day visiting Svetistkhoveli and Antiokhia in Mtskheta.
In the evening optional Mtkvari River cruise and drive back to Tbilisi.
We are excited to host you again!
9:00 Morning pick-up from the hotel.
Today the history of ancient kingdom of Iberia will revile while exploring the surroundings of Mtskheta. First stop is Jvari Monastery. Drive to the hill top - breathtaking panoramic view, stone masterpiece of early Christian architecture and the scenery for orientation of places to visit are very attractive from here.
The area was settled already in the Bronze and early Iron Ages. Excavations in Armaziskhevi are located in 5 minutes’ drive from Mtskheta and tell the story of elitism, Roman and pre-Christian culture in the region.
Break a day in Mtskheta for lunch. Georgian traditional dishes will be served in local traditional restaurant.
After the lunch there is another story: Royal family adopted Christianity in 319 and it became the state religion of Kartli (Kingdom of Iberia). Paganism was re-placed in the early 4th c by a new faith. Visit the tomb of the first Christian king and Queen in Samtavro, drive to Shio-Mgvime Monastery and finish the day visiting Svetistkhoveli and Antiokhia in Mtskheta.
In the evening optional Mtkvari River cruise and drive back to Tbilisi.
We are excited to host you!
| Group size | Price per adult |
|---|---|
| Solo | 234 $ |
| 2 - 3 people | 132 $ |
| 4 - 5 people | 107 $ |
| 6 - 15 people | 85 $ |
| Child Policy |
|---|
| 0-6 years - Free |
| 7-12 years - 50% |
| 12 years and above - Adult |
*Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price.
The balance can be paid in one of the following ways:
For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at info[at]georgianholidays.com
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Extra services are available to book in advance for this tour:
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1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Cancellation is free of charge prior 2 days of the starting day.
If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine:
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