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Aerial view of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the terracotta rooftops of Mtskheta
MTSKHETA · ANCIENT CAPITAL

Mtskheta & Jvari half-day tour from Tbilisi

Discover Georgia’s ancient spiritual capital on a private half-day tour from Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, with views over the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.

4–5 hours All ages English Pickup included
FROM $99per private group
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Duration
4–5 hours
Tour type
Private
Group size
Any
Ages
All ages
Languages
English
About this tour

Georgia’s spiritual heart, unhurried.

Discover Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient spiritual capital, on a relaxed private half-day tour from Tbilisi. Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the country’s most important UNESCO-listed sites, walk through the historic centre of Mtskheta, and continue to Jvari Monastery for the iconic hilltop view over the place where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the terracotta rooftops of Mtskheta
Full itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup in Tbilisi

    Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel.

  2. Drive to Mtskheta

    A short 30-minute drive to the ancient spiritual capital of Georgia.

  3. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

    Visit the UNESCO-listed 11th-century cathedral, one of the most important churches in the Orthodox world.

  4. Historic centre of Mtskheta

    Walk through the old town with its charming streets and artisan shops.

  5. Samtavro Monastery (optional)

    Optional visit to Samtavro Monastery.

  6. Jvari Monastery

    Drive up to the 6th-century monastery perched above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.

  7. River boat (optional)

    Optional short boat ride at the river confluence below Jvari (extra, arranged on the day).

  8. Return to Tbilisi

    Drive back to Tbilisi with drop-off at your hotel.

A note from us: Timings are flexible — we adjust to your pace, traffic and weather.

What's included

  • Private driver-guide and comfortable vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
  • Flexible stops along the route
  • All transportation costs during the tour
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