Mtskheta

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Photo Lagodehi National Park

Lagodekhi National Park was founded in 2003 and has an area of 1996 hectares. It is located between settlements in the south of th …

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Photo Aragvi River

The Aragvi River is translated from Georgian as “fast”. There is a legend: two sisters lived happily in the mountains, dark and l …

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Photo Kazbegi National Park

Kazbegi National Park is located in a historical gorge on the northern slope of the Caucasus Range, in the basin of the Terek Rive …

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Photo Xani River

Xavni. - Xavi, the name uses avest. "K-sar" means "river." This name is associated with the ancient Xiawi – “the mouth of the rive …

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Photo Temple River

The Temple River is the feeding lake Ritsa, which originates from a mountain lake in southern Georgia and flows into the Black Sea …

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Photo Jawari Temple

The temple and monastery in Jvari is the first Georgian World Heritage Monument dating from the 7th century. Located near the c …

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Photo River Debed

The Debed River is located in the central part of Georgia, and flows into the Kura River. It is a tributary of Kura, but its lengt …

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Photo Algeti River

In the south of Georgia, the largest Algeti river (with a length of 108 km) carries its waters. The river valley is famous for its …

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Photo Temple of Svetitskhoveli

Svetitskhoveteli Church for many years was the Main Georgian Orthodox Church, an object under the supervision of UNESCO. Here w …

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Photo Bebri Fortress

The fortress of Bebri was built during the reign of King Solomon I in the VIII century BC. After that, the fortress was completely …

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Photo Alazani River

The Alazani mountain river is one of the longest in Georgia (351 km). Alazani is a border river between Georgia and Azerbaijan, al …

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Photo Samtavro Temple

Samtavro Monastery is located in Georgia, in the city of Mtskheta. Samtavro is translated from Georgian as “royal place”, which be …

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Photo Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is located 25 km from Tbilisi. It dates back to the 11th century. The history of the temple is full of my …

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Popular Questions and Answers

Answer: First of all, visit Svetitskhoveli – the cathedral patriarchal church of the Georgian Orthodox Church of the XI century, included in the UNESCO list. Its unique cross-domed architecture combines elements of medieval architecture and ancient stone reliefs. Nearby is the ancient monastery of Samtavro IV century with the grave of the Georgian king Mirian and holy springs.

Excursions Mtskheta (17)

Photo Ancient Mtskheta or the Second Jerusalem
1 e. 3 - 0

In the IV millennium BC, life was born in this place, a city and one of the first developed strata of society in Georgia were form …

160 $ group
Photo Tour of Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe
8:9 hours - 0

Our tour begins at 9.00 - 10.00. We will travel from Tbilisi to the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta – a holy place for every …

150 $ group
Photo Excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia in the holy city of Mtskheta
10 h. - 0

From Tbilisi we are heading towards Jvari, this unique monastery was built in the VI century on a mountain. On the site of a paga …

200 $ group
Photo Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe: A Journey to Ancient Origins
8 h. 1 - 3 0

The ancient capital of Georgia - the city of Mtskheta - still keeps historical and cultural evidence of its thousand-year rich bio …

170 € group

Guides Mtskheta (9)

Tbilisi
Language: Russian

Olesya - your guide to Georgia Individual, group and corporate offers

Tbilisi
Language: Английский, Русский, Turkish

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Tbilisi
Language: English, Русский

Group excursions, individual excursions, meeting at the airport, transfer.

Tbilisi
Language: Русский

I offer the services of a driver guide on a comfortable car: Transfer from the airport, excursions around the city and s …

Tours Mtskheta (2)

Photo Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery
4 h. 1 - 6 0

This tour is ideal for those who want to touch the history and spiritual culture of Georgia in just a few hours. We will start wi …

75 $ group
Photo Profitable! Mtskheta, Jvari, Uplistsikhe
8 h. 1 - 3 0

So, we go to the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. On the way we will visit the Temple of Jvari ("Holy Cross Temple"), built …

130 $ group

What to see in Mtskheta

Mtskheta is the ancient capital of Georgia, one of the oldest cities in the country, located 25 km from Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Its history dates back to the IV millennium BC, and for thousands of years the city has become an important religious and cultural center. Here it is easy to feel a special atmosphere - a combination of sacredness, quiet provincial life and majestic landscapes of the Caucasus.

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The man-made sights of Mtskheta are impressive with the concentration of monuments: the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Jvari temple, included in the world heritage lists, the Samtavro monastery in the city itself, the Bebri fortress and numerous archaeological sites that keep traces of the ancient capital. Narrow streets, ancient baths and museums create a rich excursion program - what to see first becomes obvious from the first walk.

Natural attractions and places

Natural attractions around are no less diverse: the national parks of Lagodekhi and Kazbegi open a wealth of flora and mountain panoramas, and the fast rivers of Aragvi, Xani, Alazani, Algeti and others form picturesque valleys and embankments. In the vicinity there are walking trails, observation decks and picnic places where you can enjoy the mountains, forests and clean air.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site, all these points are collected on an interactive map: brief descriptions of attractions, historical facts and photos will help you decide what to see first. With the help of the built-in route planner, you can lay the optimal path, calculate the time for stops and save the route for an independent walk.

You can always explore Mtskheta on your own, walk in your own rhythm and discover hidden corners, or book excursions with local guides. Professional guides will tell legends, historical details and show little-known memorable places, making acquaintance with the city deeper and more vivid.

Come to Mtskheta to combine a sensual perception of nature and a deep acquaintance with history. Discover ancient temples, mountain views and river valleys - plan a route, book a tour or go to meet the discoveries: this city will leave a warm and long impression.

 

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