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Mtskheta Old Capital Half-Day Tour from Tbilisi
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Duration - 4 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Mtskheta day trip offers you to escape the city and visit the oldest city of Georgia within just a few hours. During the half-day tour, you can enjoy panoramic aerial views of mountains around Jvari Monastery, observe the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers...
Highlights
- Unique pace which is listed as a World Heritage site UNESCO!
- The burial place of the Christ's Robe!
- The city where Georgians accepted Christianity in 317!
- Opportunity to enjoy panoramic aerial views of mountains!
- The main pilgrimage place on the Silk Road!
Description
Mtskheta Old Capital Half-Day Tour from Tbilisi
Jvari Monastery an ancient monastery dates back to the VI century and is a symbol of the entry and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The compatibility of the amazing view of the temple and its surroundings indicates the taste and intuition of the architect. It is difficult to imagine what this place would have looked like before the construction of the Monastery of the Jvari, without it.
SvetitskhoveliIt temple - the second largest church in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral, which can be seen in Tbilisi. Svetitskhoveli was built in the eleventh century by the architect Konstantine Arsukidze, although the church, first built on this site, dates back to the fourth century. Svetitskhoveli is one of the most beautiful churches in the world.
Samtavro Monastery Complex – a small church of the 4th century is the place where St. Nino lived and worked. In the big church are buried the first Christian monarchs of Georgia, King Mirian, and Queen Nana.
Wine Degustation - at the end of the trip you can taste and buy Georgian wine.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Exclusions:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Ladies, we will visit the monastery, take a scarf with you to cover the head.
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
Departure time at 10:00 and the second tour at 15:00.
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Mtskheta Old Capital Half-Day Tour from Tbilisi duration is 4 hours.
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