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Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe – the genetic code of Georgians.

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Duration

7-8 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English, Russian

Overview

Our actions, understanding of good and bad, the environment that shapes us – all these are genetic memory.

Georgian statehood arose at the junction of the two greatest ancient empires of Persia and Byzantium. The pure spirit of Christianity, which penetrated here in the first years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, supplanted the more ancient and seemingly unshakable believes in Zoroastrianism and in early antient local pagan gods.

We go to the ancient constructions of Mtskheta and the remains of the cave city of Uplistsikhe, which is already 3000 years old… We will discuss what factors influenced the formation of the spiritual component. What became the criteria for accepting some values and rejecting others.

How did the history of the Georgian kingdom develop, standing at the junction of two rich, but mutually opposing cultures of influential neighbors. How political components were reflected in cultural trends.

The spiritual, this is what became an important political instrument, either pushing people to valiant deeds, or overthrowing entire kingdoms.

This is the breath of bygone times, which for centuries has tempered the courage of the people defending faith and spirituality; this is all that the genetic code of Georgians carries.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Assure modest clothing and head covering (for women), as we are visiting holly places.
  • A hat or a scarf to protect yourself from the bright sun in summer season
  • Take cameras or a mobile phone to take a lot of juicy photos
  • Cash to pay dinner or purchase souvenirs
  • Physical difficulty level - Easy
  • We pick up guests from your hotel in Tbilisi city center (if it is 5km away from Old city it should be additionally agreed)
  • We drop of guests in the Hotel of departure or in any convenient location in Tbilisi city center

Bulk discount (by amount)

Bulk diccount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 1 - 3 guests 3 3 2
2 4 guests 4 4 16
3 5 guests 5 5 30
4 6 guests 6 6 84

Itinerary

Jvari Monastery, end of the VIth A.D.
Jvari Monastery, end of the VIth  A.D.

This monument has been protected by UNESCO since 1994. The reason for this was not just its age, but also the architectural features and construction technique. The place is also notable for its beautiful views. Here you can simultaneously admire the confluence of the two rivers Kura and Aragvi, and if the weather is clear enough, then you can photograph the Greater Caucasus with Mount Kazbek from observation platforms.

Souvenir Market of old Mtskheta city center- 40 minutes
Souvenir Market of old Mtskheta city center- 40 minutes

Mtskheta is a cozy town with tiled roofs and brickwork of two-story houses, in the courtyards of which you can see fruit trees and gazebos with grapevines. It’s nice to stroll leisurely between souvenir shops in search of memorable gifts, there are the smells of spices, a variety of traditional Georgian churchkhela, tea and honey.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral XI A.D., Mtskheta.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral XI A.D., Mtskheta.

Scientists date the current cathedral to the beginning of the 11th century; however, it stands on the foundation of a temple built when Georgia adopted Christianity. We will talk with you about the historical events that affected the architecture of the cathedral, about the relics and the stories of their appearance here.

Uplistsiche Cave Town
Uplistsiche Cave Town

Uplistsikhe is a rock-hewn city, one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus with a 3,000-year history.
Nowadays it is a historical and architectural museum-reserve. There are streets, squares, a sewer system, four gates, a secret tunnel leading to the Mtkvari River, a fence, and so on. It is currently considered an open-air museum.
It was first mentioned in written sources in the 7th century. In Uplistsikhe and its surroundings, archaeological and architectural monuments have been preserved, the oldest of which dates back to the Early Bronze Age and belongs to the Mtkvari-Araks culture. The lower layer of Katlanikhevi dates back to the end of the Middle Bronze Age. Entry tickets are paid at place USD6

Included/Excluded

  • Professional Guide service
  • Comfortable transport (incl. fuel and parking charges)
  • One 0.5 bottled water per person
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Entry tickets to Uplistcikhe complex - USD 6 per person
  • Dinner or lunch
  • tips to Guide, Driver

Durations

7-8 hours

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