Uplistsikhe & Mtskheta — Ancient Georgia Private Day Tour
1 Day
Duration
Private
Group Type
English
Language
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Our rating
Highlights
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Uplistsikhe — Iron Age cave city
Ancient pagan temples, a rock-cut theater and hidden tunnels carved directly into the cliffs
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Mtskheta — Georgia's ancient capital
UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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Panoramic river views
Sweeping views over the Mtkvari River valley from the ancient cave city
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Entirely private
Your group, your pace, your guide. No strangers. No shared buses. Ever.
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Entrance tickets included
Uplistsikhe entrance tickets fully covered — nothing left to arrange
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Door-to-door service
Comfortable private vehicle, pickup from your hotel and drop-off at the end of the day
- Uplistsikhe caves, Mtksheta, Jvari Cathedral
- History, Ancient
- English
Itinerary
Morning — Uplistsikhe Caves
Pickup from your hotel
Your driver meets you in the morning for the journey to one of Georgia's most ancient sites.
Uplistsikhe rock-hewn city
One of the oldest settlements in Georgia, dating back to the early Iron Age — pagan temples carved directly into the cliffs.
Rock-cut theater & hidden tunnels
Explore the unique theater, ancient wine storage rooms and secret passageways carved into the stone.
Panoramic Mtkvari River views
Sweeping views over the valley from this remarkable cave city.
Afternoon — Mtskheta (UNESCO)
Old town of Mtskheta
Georgia's ancient capital — charming streets and centuries of living history.
Jvari Monastery
Perched above the confluence of two rivers — a view unchanged in 1,500 years.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
One of Georgia's most sacred sites, said to house the robe of Christ.
Evening — return to Tbilisi
Drive back to Tbilisi
Relax on the journey back, with drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
Included
Not included
Description
Best uplistsikhe mtskheta tour — a private day journey through two of Georgia's most significant historical sites, blending pre-Christian and Christian heritage in a single unforgettable day.
The day begins at Uplistsikhe, one of the oldest rock-hewn settlements in Georgia, dating back to the early Iron Age. This remarkable ancient city was carved directly into volcanic cliffs and once served as an important political and religious center long before Christianity reached Georgia. Walk through ancient pagan temples, explore a unique rock-cut theater — one of the few of its kind in the entire region — and discover hidden tunnels and wine storage rooms that hint at the daily life of its ancient inhabitants. From the highest points of the site, you'll enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the Mtkvari River valley, a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.
In the afternoon, your private driver-guide takes you to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Here you'll visit Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century church perched dramatically on a hilltop overlooking the city — the very location described in Georgia's national epic poem. The views from Jvari are considered among the most iconic in the entire country.
From Jvari, you'll descend into the old town of Mtskheta to visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the most sacred religious sites in Georgia. According to tradition, the cathedral houses the robe of Christ, making it a place of deep spiritual significance for Georgian Orthodox Christians. Wandering through Mtskheta's charming streets afterward offers a peaceful contrast to the dramatic history you've just explored.
This uplistsikhe mtskheta tour is entirely private — just your group, your guide and your pace, with no shared buses and no rushed schedules. Throughout the day, you'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, and your professional English-speaking driver-guide will share insights into Georgia's pre-Christian and Christian history at every stop. All parking fees, fuel and entrance tickets to Uplistsikhe are included, so there's nothing left for you to arrange.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture lover, or simply curious about Georgia's ancient past, this tour offers one of the most complete introductions to the country's layered heritage — from pagan rock cities to UNESCO-listed Christian monuments, all within a single, relaxed day trip from Tbilisi.
This tour pairs perfectly with our 5-day Georgia tour package for travellers wanting to see more of the country, or with our Kazbegi & Gudauri day tour for those craving dramatic mountain scenery alongside ancient history.
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