Mtskheta – City tour from Tbilisi
Departure & Return Location: Your Hotel in Tbilisi
Duration: 5 hours
I want to Travel to Georgia - you decided, and our Georgia tour guide crafted an amazing tour in Mtskheta - Museum under the sky - for you.
Imagine that in only half an hour's drive from Tbilisi & you will get to another century. Literally, in ancient times, like time travel, maybe. Are you intrigued? Just wait for more info about our amazing half-day tour in Georgia, Mtskheta - Town, with UNESCO World heritage sightseeing.
Mtskheta was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century. It is one of the oldest cities in Georgia near Tbilisi.
For your unforgettable memories, during travel to Georgia, we will visit:
The first stop is the Samtavro monastery complex, built in the 11th century. Samtavro church is a typical example of a cross-in-square temple. It contains the grave of queen Nana and Mirian III, the king of Iberia, who established Christianity as the official religion in Georgia - our Georgia tour guide will tell you all the secret stories about this place. But, of course, you will have to keep it secret, ok? Deal. Let's move on.
The second stop and one of the main attractions of the trip are Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, built in the 11th century. The cathedral is the second largest church building in Georgia and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other historical monuments of Mtskheta. The church & all complex gives you unforgettable, magical impressions.
The next stop will be devoted to discovering the most important parts of Georgian cuisine: Wine and traditional Candies. Travel to Georgia will always be in your heart after this experience. You can taste and buy Georgian wine, and this is no secret anymore that our wine is spectacular in its taste and have magic in it; you sip the first sip and think of with you would like to come true, and believe us - it eventually will. So here is another secret from our Georgia tour guides.
Last and not least, Jvari Monastery: World Heritage site, is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century above Mtskheta city. The name is translated as the Monastery of Cross. The great church represents the peak of the architectural typology. It is a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval period overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill.
So, at the end of our tour in Mtskheta, you will have a lot of mesmerizing memories to bear, some fine wine to take care of, some quality pics to share, and a lot of thank you's to tell us because we know how to please our agency guests and give them quality Trip to Georgia.
Includes:
• Pickup & Drop off at your hotel
• English speaking guide-driver service
• Transport
• All Entrance Fees
Not included:
• Lunch
Recommendations:
• Comfortable Walking Shoes
• Sunscreen
• Dress in Layers