Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe Tour - up to 8 people
- Mtskheta is the old capital of Georgia (Kartli kingdom). This is the place where in 4th century, ST. Nono came to preach Christianity, heal sick and turned Georgian people into Christians. Its a must see place in Georgia.
- Uplistsikhe is identified by archaeologists as one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Strategically located in the heartland of ancient kingdom of Kartli (or Iberia as it was known to the Classical authors), it emerged as a major political and religious center of the country. The town's age and importance led medieval Georgian written tradition to ascribe its foundation to the mythical Uplos, son of Mtskhetos, and grandson of Kartlos.
The earliest traces of human presence in Uplistsikhe date back to the end of the 2nd millennium BC.
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The tour itinerary:
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- Pick-up from hotel
- Jvari monastery
- Uplistsikhe Ancient Cave City
- Uplistsikhe Museum
- Lunch break
- Mtskheta city tour
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Local market
- Wine degustation
- Return to Tbilisi
Includes:
Museum pass
Transportation
Certified tour guide
Wine degustation
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