Overview
Explore the ancient places and discover the hidden truth of our ancestors. The trip will take you 4000 B.C. to the cave-town Uplistsikhe. If you want to become a part of Georgian culture, visit historical Christian churches "Svetitskhoveli" and "Jvari", taste famous Georgian wine and enjoy Georgian cuisine, this is a tour for you!!!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All fees and/or taxes
Chateau Mukhran Wine tour tickets without wine degustation ≈ (5USD). With wine degustation ≈(15USD)
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting in front of subway entrance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Tbilisi).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about 1 day Mtskheta Tour
Can I cancel 1 day Mtskheta Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Chateau Mukhran Wine tour tickets without wine degustation ≈ (5USD). With wine degustation ≈(15USD)
- Lunch
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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