The tour begins and ends in Tbilisi. A journey awaits you through Georgia, which gained worldwide fame and confirmed assumptions about the high cultural level of the population of the Iberian kingdom, as well as its close connection with the countries of the Hellenistic world and the Roman Mediterranean power. You will visit the spiritual capital — Mtskheta, the mysterious Shiomgvime monastery and the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe. Turning to the origins of Georgian culture, traditions and religion will help you better understand our country and appreciate the richness of its amazing history.
What to expect:
Mtskheta — at the origins of the spiritual history of Georgia
You will visit the Jvari Monastery — the first monument in Georgia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then we will go to the Svetitskhoveli Temple — Cathedral Patriarchal Church of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity — the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as part of the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
Mystical Shiomgvime
We will stop near an amazingly beautiful monastery with a rich history. This very significant monument of Georgian architecture of the early Middle Ages was founded in the mid-6th century. I will tell you about the life of this sacred place, which was once the center of cultural and religious activity of the country, and will also reveal the mysterious stories that invariably accompany such ancient monasteries.
Rock architecture of the “Fortress of God”
The final point of our program will be a visit to the cave city of Uplistsikhe. You will visit its most ancient part, carved into the Kvernaki rock. The tour will provide you with a fascinating exploration of the complex chain of tunnels, squares, living rooms and halls, temples, storage facilities and outbuildings, as well as the history, myths and legends of this settlement. If desired, after visiting the complex in Uplistsikhe, we can have lunch at an authentic restaurant with local cuisine.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
Information
The price of the excursion includes the services of a guide, driver and transportation costs.
We will pick you up by car at your place of residence, and after the excursion we will take you back.
The cost of the tour does not include the cost of entrance tickets to Uplistsikhe ( 15 lari per person).
Lunch in a restaurant is paid additionally (approximately 10-12 euros per person with wine).
Attractions
Mtskheta is considered the oldest city in Georgia, steeped in history and culture. There are religious monuments here, including the Jvari Monastery, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Svetitskhoveli Temple, where the shrines of Christianity are kept. This place is deeply imbued with the spirit of antiquity and is a significant center of Georgian spirituality.
Uplistsikhe is an ancient cave city in Georgia. It was one of the country's first cities and included more than 700 cave structures, although only about 150 remain today. This amazing complex offers a unique insight into the architectural development and history of Georgia, and its labyrinth of caves, temples and residential areas are still the day inspires you to study the history, myths and legends of this place.