Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe & Gori Day Trip

The Jvari Monastery in Mtskheta, the Uplistsikhe cave town, and the city of Gori can be explored in a complete tour from Tbilisi.

Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe & Gori Day Trip

Meet at the Avlabari metro station in Tbilisi at 9 am to visit Uplistsikhe, Gori, and Mtskheta. The first stop will be Uplistsikhe, known as "the lord's fortress," featuring nearly 500 caves from the Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. Free time for lunch will be provided at 1 pm.

In the afternoon, proceed to Gori, birthplace of Stalin, where you'll have time to explore the historic centre, visit the Gori Fortress, or the Stalin Museum. The fortress has archaeological evidence dating back several centuries BC.

Next, visit the Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with panoramic views of Mtskheta, and learn about its significance in the history of Christianity in Georgia. Finally, visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, the burial place of many Georgian monarchs.

At the end of the trip, return to Tbilisi, completing a total of 10 hours.

Children under 3

Children under 3 years old go free on this activity if they sit on their parent's lap. If they require their own seat, the adult price applies.