Excursion to Mtskheta – old capital of Georgia

Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC. During your trip you will visit Jvari Church, a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval Period built on a hilltop. You will enjoy the views of the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Visit Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept. The Historical Monuments of Mtskheta are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and during this tour, you’ll learn more about how the city functioned as Georgia’s capital for hundreds of years. Old Town Mtskheta is a place of great archeological importance today, and remains the modern headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church.

NOTE: Children under 5 years participate free of charge, but if the group is fully recruited, the child will have to be seated on parent’s knees, since the number of seats is taken into account according to the seats in the transport.