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Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour
Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour
Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour
Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour
Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour

Uplistsikhe Caves, Gori & Mtskheta Tour

By Guide of Georgia
Free cancellation available
Price is €64 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

In this tour you will visit Mtskheta – the ancient capital of Georgian kings to enjoy the amazing beauty of the architecture. You will also do one of the oldest settlements in Georgia and Gori, the city situated in the scenic Kartli valley.

You will travel in ancient Georgia and discover UNESCO world heritage sites.

Activity location

  • Uplistsiche Cave Town
    • Kvakhvreli, 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori
    • 1423, Gori, Georgia, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Uplistsiche Cave Town
    • Kvakhvreli, 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori
    • 1423, Gori, Georgia, Georgia

Check availability


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  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€64.04 x 2 Adults€128.08

Total
Price is €128.08
Until Wed, 6 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedFuel surcharge
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to the Caves & Stalin Museum

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Uplistsiche Cave Town
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Uplistsikhe (literally “Lord’s Fortress“) is a rock-hewn town, located in eastern Georgia. The place was founded in the late Bronze Age, around 1000 BC, and continued to be inhabited until 13th century AD. Between the 6th century BC and the 11th century AD, Uplistsikhe was one of the most important political and religious centers. At the top of the complex is a Christian stone basilica, dating from the 10th century. The rock-cut structures include a large hall, called Tamaris Darbazi (hall), pagan places of sacrifice, dwellings, as well as functional buildings, like a pharmacy, a bakery, a prison, and even an amphitheatre. The rock-cut structures are connected by tunnels, while other tunnels had the purpose of an emergency escape route.
Stalin Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics.
Gori Fortress
  • 30m
- Gori Fortress is a medieval citadel in Georgia, standing above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. The fortress first appears in the 13th century records but archaeological evidence shows that the area had already been fortified in the last centuries BC. The fortress controlled major strategic and economic routes and accommodated a large garrison. In the 16th century the Ottomans captured it to overawe Tbilisi.
Jvari Church
  • 1h
Jvari (The Cross) Monastery- The 6th century monastery of Jvari is situated on a cliff above Mtskheta. It is the culmination of a number of artistic and architectural aspiration in early Christian Georgian architecture. The view from above is amazing. 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.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  • 1h
Svetitskhoveli (The Life Giving Pillar) Cathedral. Svetitskhoveli is one of the most sacred places in Georgia and, along with Jvari Monastery, the clear highlight of a trip to Mtskheta. It was founded in 1010, built on the site of Georgia's first church, and contains the graves of the ancient Georgian kings, including Sidonia, who was said to have been buried holding Christ's robe. There are many (unaggressive) beggars at the entrance gate. There is a wedding chapel with helpful personnel. Svetitskhoveli is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Samtavro Church
  • 30m
Samtavro is located to the north up the main road, within easy walking distance from the Svetitskhoveli complex. According to legend, St. Nino actually lived on this site and prayed within the smaller of its two extant churches. This small church dates from the 4th century. The larger church on this site was built in the 11th century and contains the graves of Mirian, the Georgian king who adopted Christianity, and his wife, Nana.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUplistsiche Cave Town
    • Kvakhvreli, 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori
    • 1423, Gori, Georgia, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUplistsiche Cave Town
    • Kvakhvreli, 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori
    • 1423, Gori, Georgia, Georgia

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