Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Private tours
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, German, Italian, and Russian
About this experience
Mtskheta is the religious center of Georgia and the ancient capital of our country. A holy place for every Georgian. Often locals call this city the second or Georgian Jerusalem, and for good reason. There is a huge number of relics of the entire Christian world, and if you want to understand the soul of the Georgian people, you should definitely visit this city, because Georgians are considered one of the most religious
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What’s included
- WiFi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “... where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura ... "
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Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
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Then stroll to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king Mirian and his wife, Queen Nana, is located, as well as the relics of the holy elder Gabriel Samtavrii. You will also see a blackberry bush, under which she lived and preached. Nina. The “Blackberry”, repeatedly cut down by barbarians and arising again and again, is considered miraculous.
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 1+ year
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, German, Italian, and Russian
- Start times
- 11:00 · 15:00 · 17:00
Know before you go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, German, Italian, and Russian
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 1 or older.
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From AED 129 per person (6–15 travelers)Free cancellation
