Full-Day Cultural Odyssey Mtsketa City Tour

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Samtavro's Convent

Bodbe's St. Nino's Convent Cathedral

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Highlights

Discover ancient beauty at Jvari Monastery, perched majestically atop a hill

Marvel at the architectural splendour of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Immerse in Mtskheta's vibrant market, with colourful displays of local crafts

Indulge in a sensory journey through Georgia's wine-making traditions

Mtskheta

winetour, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Embark on an enriching tour, starting with a visit to the historic Jvari Monastery. Next, we'll explore Mtskheta city and the iconic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Then, delve into local culture with a stroll through the bustling market before continuing to the tranquil Samtavro Monastery. Concluding the tour, we'll safely return you to your starting point, leaving you with lasting memories of Georgia's rich heritage.

Itinerary

Exploring Mtskheta's Treasures
- We will start with pick-up from your hotel.
- Our first stop will be Jvari Monastery.
- Following that, we'll explore Mtskheta city.
- Next, we'll visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
- Then, we'll take a stroll through the local market.
- Afterward, you'll have the opportunity for a wine tasting.
- We'll pause for a lunch break. After lunch, we'll visit Samtavro Monastery.
- Finally, we'll return you to your hotel.

What's Included

Private Transportation and a driver

Certified Tour Guide

A bottle of water (1 per person)

Georgian Wine degustation

Pick up/drop off - from/to hotel

What's Excluded

Lunch or dinner (of course, we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes).

Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping or entertainment.

Know Before You Go

Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:

Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.

Women's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.

Attire Recommendations:

Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.

Head Covering:

Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.

Recommendation for Women:

It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.

Men's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.

Required Attire:

Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.

Hat Etiquette:

Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

Jvari Monastery

VI century church and monastery

Located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on a rocky mountain peak

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Mtskheta City Tour

Old capital of Georgia (Kartli kingdom)

Significant for its association with the spread of Christianity by St. Nino in the 4th century

Must-see destination in Georgia

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Main patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church

Mother Cathedral of Georgia

Site of the enthronement of Georgian Catholicos-Patriarchs

Burial place of many kings, their family members, and patriarchs

Monument of Georgian architecture from the XI century

One of the four great cathedrals

Samtavro Monastery

Complex includes main temple, St. Nino's church, bell tower, and fence with a tower

Main temple dates back to the 11th century

Small St. Nino's Church originally built by King Mirian in the 4th century

History of the Samtavro Nunnery dates back to 1820

Monastery played a role in preserving monastic life during the Soviet period

Offers workshops such as candle making, art, and sewing

Produces separate editions including "Principality" and a book of memoirs about monk Gabriel titled "Monk's Diadem"

Noteworthy historical and cultural monument in Mtskheta

What To Bring

Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).

Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 200Gel)

Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, come hats to get cover from the sun.

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

Meeting Point

Your hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Exploring Mtskheta's Treasures

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What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

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Cancellation Policy

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