Ancient civilizations – Mtskheta and the cave city of Uplistsikhe

In the IV thousand BC, life was born in this place, a city and one of the first developed strata of society in Georgia were formed. All this is proved by archaeological excavations on the Bagineti Bay, which can be clearly seen from the Jvari Monastery, it stands above the old capital of Georgia, the city of Mtskheta. The monastery rises above the confluence of the two rivers Aragvi and Kura. The history of the monastery begins with the arrival of St. Nino to this area. A wonderful place and a temple with a history of 1500 years will not let itself be forgotten. The temple has been protected by UNESCO since 1994.

The next stop is Svetitskhoveli, the cathedral of the XI century, the first stone of which was laid under St. Nino. Here is the shroud of Christ and the life-giving pillar over the burial of St. Sidonia. The history of the temple and all the shrines that are here and gathered for thousands of years have determined the significance of this unique place in the Christian world. In addition to religious treasures, the whole history of ancient Georgia was accumulated here.

The city of Mtskheta was restored and given the appearance of an ancient trading city as during the times of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. There are many shops with souvenirs, cafes, Georgian spices and sweets will meet you along the way. If desired, you can look into the local workshop for the manufacture of partition enamel and yourself to make jewelry.

Then we will go to a more ancient place, where there was a temple of the ancient gods. The city of Uplistsikhe is a cave city dating from the III century BC. e. The opportunity to relax and feel in the ancient world. We will plunge into a world where beauty and dignity were the main dimensions for the evaluation of man, where every element was turned into an object of worship, where natural phenomena were attributed to the command of the gods.

We will find ourselves in a time machine that will transport us through different eras of this place.

If desired, you can stop at the house - the Stalin Museum.

Enjoy your journey, dear friends!

The duration of the tour is 7 hours.

The cost of the tour:

• Toyota Highlander 2019 Business Class – $180
• 2019 Mercedes Metris – $250
• Mercedes Sprinter 1-15 people – $350

The price includes:

• Services and support of a certified guide
• Comfortable car with comforts

The price does not include:

• Entrance tickets (uplistsikhe – 15 – 20 liters per person)
• Nutrition