2 UNESCO sites in 4 hours-Mtskheta,Jvari,bazaar,wine tasting

There is not enough space in this paragraph to describe how unforgettable this 4 hours excursion is. We will visit 2 UNESCO sites 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi Georgia

We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 10:00 or 14:00. (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 and take you to the old capital.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia

After a 20-minute drive from Jvari monastery, we will arrive at Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. 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. Svetitskhoveli was not only the site of the coronation of the Georgian kings but also served as their burial place.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi Georgia

We have around 1-hour of free time in Mtskheta, which you can use for shopping, wine tasting, boat trips, or other activities. We return to Tbilisi at 14:00 or 18:00 (depend on start time)

Duration: 5 minutes

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.