Escape from Tbilisi for a day with this trip to Mtskheta, a World Heritage city and former capital of Georgia. Get ready to fall in love with its amazing history and monuments.
Mtskheta Day Trip
After meeting at the selected time, we'll leave Tbilisi behind and head northwest by comfortable minibus in the direction of the Jvari Monastery.
Arriving at the 6th century Orthodox church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we'll head inside to discover its fascinating history. We'll also enjoy spectacular views of the Historical Monuments of Mtskheta and the rivers of Mtkvari and Aragvi.
Continuing on our tour, we'll make our way down to the city of Mtskheta, where'll we'll embark on a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage city, which is the former capital of Georgia. It's one of the most popular Georgian towns among tourists and we'll find out why as we visit its most emblematic monuments, like the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Samtavro Monastery. Afterward, you'll have half an hour of free time to explore the city at your leisure.
After this break, we'll meet back up and take you to a local winery to taste Georgian wine - cheers! At the end of the activity, we'll make the return journey to Tbilisi.