Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia
Description
There is not enough space in this paragraph to describe how unforgettable this 5 hours excursion is. We will visit 2 UNESCO sites,Chronicles of Georgia near Tbilisi,and have fun on the way. Everything about this tour is a hit. We take you to places older than most of the sites you will see in most other countries in Europe. 6th Century Monastery,11th Century Church, and the ancient capital of Georgia. You feel the Georgian history and culture in the beautiful countryside. The views from the all visited places are breathtaking. This short excursion is an excellent opportunity to meet other travelers and our fantastic, knowledgeable, super-cool guides. We try to tell you many exciting stories about the places and in general. Our guides are highly informative but also hilarious and fun.
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Itinerary
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf. If you are a group of more than four people, We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:15AM and take you to the old capital.
After 30 minutes drive, we will arrive at Jvari Monastery. The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.
Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century. Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, it is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta continued to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until the end of the kingdom in the 19th century. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region. We have around 1-hour of free time in Mtskheta, which you can use for shopping, wine tasting, boat trips etc.
The Chronicles of Georgia is a monumental masterpiece overlooking Tbilisi Sea, featuring massive 30-meter-tall stone pillars adorned with intricate carvings depicting Georgia’s history, kings, and religious figures. Designed by artist Zurab Tsereteli in 1985, this imposing yet lesser-known landmark offers a unique blend of ancient and modern art. The site provides breathtaking panoramic views of Tbilisi and is a must-visit for history and culture enthusiasts.
We return to Tbilisi at 14:00
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(957)
We had a fantastic experience! Our guide Maria was friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. They made the tour enjoyable by sharing interesting information and answering all of our questions with patience and enthusiasm. Everything was well organized, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour and especially our guide to anyone visiting. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
Mariam was a great guide and made this tour, and her dance lesson was amazing
Had great fun, Mariam was a great tour guide
Excellent tour, good to set off promltly at 9am so we arrived at monastery before it busy. Mariam the guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us just the rught amount of time at each stop. The driver was also good.
The guide was very knowleggeble of Georgian history, kept the crowd entertained and had good communication skills
Lovely trip led by a sweet and informative guide with great english skill :) absolutely thumbs up 👍🏼
Nice intro to the culture, very helpful and friendly guide
We had a lovely time with our guide, Sandro and group. Nice group size of 8. Felt like the right amount of time at the stops. Sandro gave some useful recommendations of where and what to eat.
Sandro is an awesome tour guide. He made us laugh along the journey! Highly recommended.
Loved this tour! Sandro was so friendly and fun and the locations are beautiful, definitely appreciated to have an air conditioned taxi! Met some lovely people along the way at the wine tastings, highly recommend this trip
