T’bilisi Trip Overview
Explore the ancient capital of Georgia! On this half-day tour, you have a great chance to discover Mtskheta, the old capital, and its historic sights, take a walk in its narrow street and enjoy the architecture of the city. You will visit and learn a compelling story of how Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was built. You will also see the 6th-century church Jvari and be fascinated by the view of the town of Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: T’bilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting T’bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Explore the ancient capital of Georgia! On this half-day tour, you have a great chance to discover Mtskheta, the old capital, and its historic sights, take a walk in its narrow street and enjoy the architecture of the city. You will visit and learn a compelling story of how Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was built. You will also see the 6th-century church Jvari and be fascinated by the view of the town of Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers!
Stop At: Traveler’s Meeting Point, Vladimer Meskhishvili St., 14, Tbilisi 0103 Georgia
Traveler’s Meeting Point – is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
The name of this monastery is translated as the “Monastery Of The Cross.” For Georgian monastery in Jerusalem with the same name. Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as the UNESCO world heritage site. Jvari Monastery stands on the top of the rocky mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and the Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia
The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ’s mantle, Svetitskhoveli is one of the most venerated places of worship in the region. In addition, Svetitskhoveli was the site of the coronation of the Georgian kings and served as their burial place.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mtskheta, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities of 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
