Discover Mtskheta: Scenic Tour from Tbilisi
Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites: Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Monastery and Armaztsikhe - Bagineti, ShioMgvime Monastery and hidden gems of the historic town of Mtskheta.
Private full day trip to Mtskheta from Tbilisi includes visiting old capital of Georgia where human settled from the 2nd millennium BC and discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Jvari Monastery built in 6th century that survived almost unchanged, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral where the robe of Jesus is buried and Samtavro Monastery both completed in 11th century. You will also visit Armaztsikhe-Bagineti, one of the oldest cities of the Antique Era also called Georgian Acropolis from the 3rd century BC and "the cave of Shio", medieval monastic complex located in a narrow limestone canyon with lots of once used hermit sells. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine. Tour to Mtskheta is suitable for people who desire to travel through time to explore all main tourist sites and hidden gems of the old capital of Georgia, known with its outstanding examples of medieval architecture. Total drive 105 km (65 miles).
