Tbilisi Trip Overview
Visit the most famous places in Georgia recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Jvari temple builted at the turn of V-VI centuries BC and Old capital of Georgia town Mtskheta the home to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral which was built at the beginning of the XI century , the place where was buried robe of Jesus.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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Visit the most famous places in Georgia recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Jvari temple builted at the turn of V-VI centuries BC and Old capital of Georgia town Mtskheta the home to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral which was built at the beginning of the XI century , the place where was buried robe of Jesus.
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Our tour starts from Jvari Monastery ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history wich we will tell you there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mtskheta, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Our next stop is the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta a museum city which is as a Jvari Monastery also is UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been inhabited since 2500 years ago and was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia.
In this oldest town is located many ancient historical monumets as Pompey Bridge a stone bridge over the Kura River built in the time of Pompey the Great about 65 BC , Bebris Castle of 1st century and one of the most sacred place Svetitskhoveli Cathedral the main Christian Orthodox Cathedral, where Christ’s robe is said to be buried.
Duration: 2 hours
