Mtskheta – Jvari – Gori – Uplistsikhe Full-Day Cultural & Historical Tour Group Guided Tour










About this tour
Discover the spiritual heart of Georgia and its ancient cultural heritage on an unforgettable full-day tour to Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Gori, and the fascinating cave city of Uplistsikhe. This journey takes you through UNESCO-listed landmarks, sacred monasteries, ancient stone architecture, and rich medieval history — offering a complete and authentic experience of Georgia’s past. Your day begins with a visit to Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in the country and the former capital of the Iberian Kingdom. Stroll through its charming streets, visit local craft markets, and explore the magnificent Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a masterpiece of Georgian religious architecture and one of the most important spiritual sites in the nation. A short drive up the hill brings you to the iconic Jvari Monastery, dramatically perched on a mountain ridge overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. This 6th-century church is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site but also one of the best viewpoints in Georgia, offering stunning panoramas of Mtskheta and its surrounding landscapes. Continue your journey toward the Kartli region and arrive in Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Here you may visit the Stalin Museum (optional), which presents exhibitions related to his life, childhood house, and a preserved personal railway carriage. This stop provides historical insight into one of the most significant political figures of the 20th century. The adventure continues with a visit to Uplistsikhe, an astonishing ancient cave city carved directly into the rock cliffs. Dating back more than 3,000 years, Uplistsikhe served as a major cultural and political center of the Silk Road era. Explore its massive halls, ceremonial spaces, tunnels, old wine cellars, and the ancient pagan temple, all standing as a remarkable example of early urban civilization. From the hilltop, the views of the Mtkvari Valley are truly breathtaking. This tour blends spirituality, history, and archaeology, taking you through legendary sites and time periods — from early Christianity to medieval kingdoms and the ancient Silk Road. Perfect for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a deep understanding of Georgia’s roots, this full-day journey promises a memorable and enriching experience.
Duration
10 hours
Start Time
9:00 AM
Group size
Up to 19 people
Languages
English, Russian
Tour Type
group
Provider
Agency Rustaveli
Country
Georgia
Highlights
- Explore Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the country’s most sacred churches
- Enjoy panoramic views from Jvari Monastery, overlooking two rivers’ confluence
- Discover Gori, the historical heart of the Kartli region
- Optional visit to the Stalin Museum
- Explore Uplistsikhe Cave City, a 3,000-year-old rock-cut settlement
- See ancient tunnels, halls, pagan temples, and wine cellars carved into stone
- Experience a perfect blend of history, spirituality, culture, and archaeology
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Professional English and Russian Guide
- Entry/Admission - Jvari Church
- Entry/Admission - Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee Stalin's Museum 15Gel/6Euro
- Entrance fee Uplistsikhe Cave 15Gel/6Euro
- Food/Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Stalin Museum
- Entry/Admission - Uplistsiche Cave Town
Itinerary
Reviews
Sunil
December 1, 2025It was super fun. The entire day the guide is really informative and active. The lunch place is good too. Affordable georgian food. If you are planning for a fun filled story based tour then this is it.
Matyas
December 1, 2025Everything was great, despite the bad weather. But it is typical Georgia from sun to heavy rain in 2 minutes. We liked the 2 monasteries of Mtskheta and Jvari, they are very interesting. But the best is Uplistsikhe, that is a very unique and picturesque place. The Stalin museum is mediocre and the guide inside is very boring “talking facts and numbers”. But overall day well spent and enjoyable. The tour guide was friendly, funny and told us a lot of interesting things.
Felipe
December 1, 2025Highly recommend this tour. Is absolutely amazing for the price and for everything that includes.
Cheyenne
December 1, 2025The tour guide Misha gave a lot of detailed information about every destination. The car seats were broken but overall it was a great value for the money!
Jihad
December 1, 2025Micha was a great guide. he is knowledgeable and watch over the comfort of his guests. For the cave city, I would suggest to be done early morning as the sun can be of bother especially in summer. we were pleased with the whole experience and would choose again to go with Micha and his company
Rama
December 1, 2025From the ancient silence of Jvari to the whispering stones of Uplistsikhe, and the soul-soothing charm of Mtskheta…George didn’t just show us the sites. He opened the stories, the soul, and the little details you won’t find on Google. Patient, warm, and full of quiet wisdom, he balanced facts with fun, gave space when needed, and made every moment feel personal. Not once did it feel rushed. It felt like traveling with a friend who knew the roads, but also knew how to let you walk them your way. If Georgia has a heartbeat, George helped us hear it. Grateful for the journey. Grateful for the guide.!!
Natalia
December 1, 2025Great tour. I was very lucky to have Miho as my guide. The driver drove the car carefully. Amazing views. Interesting locations. And thanks to the guide's stories, the movement was unnoticeable. Lunch at the restaurant was good, but expensive. I recommend this tour.
Ghina
December 1, 2025well organized amzing views and super guide makes an extrardinary day. thx nicha for all the informtion and for making this day one of my best memories
Mirko
December 1, 2025It was amazing. David is very nice guide and informative.
RAKESH
December 1, 2025It was a great trip led by the a very knowledgeable guide David. Well organised, Can cover all the locations mentioned with ease and enough time to spend in respective locations. Great value for money and a good way to spend a day.
Lara
December 1, 2025Very amazing and wonderful tour with professional and knowledgeable guide that made the tour even more enjoyable
Mah Yi
December 1, 2025Amazing! Love our guide forgot his name but car plate number was 101 on the 12th June 2025 :) I have attached the guide photo too :)
Mansi
December 1, 2025My daughter and me visited Georgia from India.Misha Iremashvili our guide was a complete delight. He was Knowledgeable and funny and made the trip exciting with facts but in a very simple way. We had a fun day and enjoyed the trip to Jvari Monastery, Gori, Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta. Misha explained everything in detail about each place and was patient to answer our questions. A super day exploring the Georgian country side!!!!
Paul
December 1, 2025Our guide Misha was brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable, a good sense of humour. The driver was great. The day ran smoothly. Excellent all round.
LEUNG Sin
December 1, 2025Misha is a very knowledgeable tour guide that shared so much history. He also tried his best to ensure that we are happy with the service and the tour. Excellent pick of restaurant and lunch arrangements.
Jon
December 1, 2025Very interesting and varied day. The guide was great, very happy to chat with everyone, shred knowledge, stories and advice. Really recommend to solo travellers who will make friends and of course anyone wanting a convenient way to get to know a locality
Vladimir
December 1, 2025Misha was the best tour guide. Witty, knowledgeable, organised. The whole day was basically his stand-up performance. It s always great to see passionate and patriotic tour guides.
Alonso
December 1, 2025Fantastic trip with Misha, our guide from Georgia. He made the tour absolutely amazing, really supportive and giving historical data and information that helped a lot to understand the sights. The places we visited were good and worth it. I can really recommend this specific tour,
Lulu
December 1, 2025trip was amazing and the guide Omar 10/10..also driver was excellent, calm and extremely friendly to me... gori worth to see
David
December 1, 2025Misha is a great person as well as a fantastic guide. The tour was great value for money.
Bryony
December 1, 2025Fantastic value for money, comfortable coach, and the guide really made the experience - he was super knowledgble and funny! I wasn't feeling well and he did everything he could to accommodate me and help me. He was fantastic! all in all, I would encourage you to take this trip... You experience so much in one day. I was also pleasantly surprised that we were not taken somewhere very expensive for lunch. It was affordable and delicious. Thanks Mischa and our very safe driver for a wonderful day!
Marc
December 1, 2025Mischa the tourguide gave us a lot of interesting history. He was energetic, enthusiastic, great tour. Great value for money, highly recommended.
Andrei
December 1, 2025The trip was absolutely interesting: we had the chance to see different historical sites and to learn lots of information thanks to the incredible knowledge of Misha, who was the best guide we met during our georgian trip. We truly recommend this tour!
Steven
December 1, 2025Great trip today with our guide George from Georgia! Was very productive and well organized. Lunch was delicious as well!
Sabitri
December 1, 2025Georgia is an amazing guide, we felt really welcomed; he also explained everything very well and felt warm. We highly recommend this tour. 10/10
Katharina
December 1, 2025George was an amazing guide and gave us lots of information on history and Georgia itself
Daniel Jack
December 1, 2025A great way to spend a day in Georgia and to see some different areas outside of Tbilisi. Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all the areas visited. Make sure to arrive at the meeting point early though as there are lots of different tours departing from there so it can be very busy.
aney
December 1, 2025our tour guide was a very funny and helpful guy and made the tour a really pleasant experience. The price was amazing for a whole day trip and the locations were very interesting as well 💜
Maaz
December 1, 2025It was really good and I felt that it was well worth the price. Our guide Mr. Misha was really knowledgeable, humorous and professional. he explained everything in details in both English and Russian and even answered all our questions. The vehicle was very comfortable and the driver was driving very nicely. I would recommend this tour 10/10.
Cyrus
December 1, 2025Our Guide Misha is knowledge and passionate to share his knowledge throughout the tour. He followed and walked us thru all the spots and gave sufficient time for us to explore and take photos. Definitely recommended to join
Aleksandra
December 1, 2025The guide was very good, experienced and profesional. We had shopping, monastery, nature, history... Stalin is no.1 attraction in Georgia they should work more on it.
elif
December 1, 2025Our guide was Konstantin , and I think he was a good guide overall. The only problem was that while he explained some places in great detail in Russian, his English explanations were very short — just about three sentences, and two of those were basically repetitions of the first one :)
Kelly
December 1, 2025We had a great time on the trip and our tour guide Misha was excellent!
Parminder
December 1, 2025Misha was very good guide always smile on face and have knowledge about the places he took . Very good tour
Sharon
December 1, 2025Misha was amazing, he was always making sure we understood everything he was explaining, he was clear with the schedule and kept it all nice and organised, he also provided options for everyone, and was really respectful and knowledgeable, 10/10
Antoine
December 1, 2025The tour was very interesting and our guide Micha was very friendly and knowledgeable of the history of the sites we visited.
Kosaric
December 1, 2025Tour was amazing,we have learned so many things and get to explore beautiful Georgia. Of course none of this would be possible without our great tour guide Misa. He was a star od the tour 🙂
Jovana
December 1, 2025An excellent tour, highly recommended! Booking was very simple, the price was reasonable and the description clearly explained what wasn’t included. The meeting point was easy to find and everything went according to plan and on schedule. Special thanks to our guide Misha, who made sure everything ran smoothly and generously shared his extensive knowledge with us. Thank you we’ll definitely be back!
Rezan
December 1, 2025Very nice tour i recommend it, and our guide micha explained everything very well
Amina
December 1, 2025Misha was really interesting and dynamic. I really appreciated the places we visited, especially Mtskhet,a which is a must!



















