Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)

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Tbilisi, Georgia

5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out of the capital city and get to know more about Georgian Christianity on this group tour to Mtskheta. Depart from Tbilisi in an air-conditioned vehicle and head out of the city. In the company of your driver-guide, visit Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and other notable places and learn about the history of Christianity in Georgia.

Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
Explore in the company of a guide
Visit churches and cathedrals
Learn about the history of Georgian Christianity

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Highly qualified guide

Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3 Vakhtang Gorgasali St, T'bilisi 0105, Georgia

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

Jvari Monastery

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Samtavro's Convent

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 26 reviews

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Good short trip

Charlie_B, May 2026

Relaxing trip with good amount of time at every place. Guide used microphone in the car which was good so both front and backseat heard. Remember too Bring cash because toilets costs.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for traveling with us and being satisfied... We thank you on behalf of our guides. Our guides do everything to make you satisfied. We are waiting for you in the future. With much love.

A good trip.

Anita_J, Apr 2024

A good trip overall. The leader had a good historical knowledge however I felt that he spoke too long in the other language before he started the English explanation.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Yes the band was bilingual they explain the tour stories quite well I'm sorry but unfortunately the languages get mixed up.

Don’t miss this!

Amy_R, Mar 2024

Amazing day! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the monasteries and Georgian history as a whole. Would 100% recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for traveling with us. Thanks to our group of guides.

George was amazing guide...

MohammedAzam_A, Feb 2024

George was amazing guide he told everything very informative way and he had very nice knowledge . Good

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you very much for appreciating us

Well organised, just I wouldn't recommend it if you have limited time in Georgia

Angela_D, Sep 2023

The tour included a visit to two churches. For some reasons I was expecting something more on top of the churches, therefore even though it was interesting, I am not sure I would go back and I would use the day to visit other places in Georgia. The tour started over 30 minutes later than advertised. The guide was very friendly and kind.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for being with us, we always want you to be satisfied. Thanks to our team of guides and especially Ronnie

Good experience of exploring UNESCO monasteries

Sara_L, Sep 2023

My primary objective for this trip was to explore the UNESCO Historical Monuments of Mtskheta, and I must say that my overall experience was great. The price is reasonable, and the entire process from booking online to picking up in person went seamlessly. Our guide, Liza, was a delightful companion who provided valuable context and insights of the three monasteries we've visited. Recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for enjoying our tour, thank you guide Liza, we take care of you.

Tbilisi old churches

Dora_M, Jul 2023

Good way to learn about history of Georgia. I would recommend this tour. Wish I had more time at the old Town bazaar

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for choosing us. Thanks to guide Gendeieta

Schöne Tour

Dirk_E, Oct 2023

Tolle Tour, mit guter Reiseleitung. Sehr gut organisiert. Preis- Leistung auch gut. Einziges Manko, für meinen Geschmack war der Fahrer auf dem Rückweg viel zu schnell unterwegs