FROM TBILISI · MTSKHETA & JVARI TRIPS
Half an hour from Tbilisi sits the old capital, its cathedral, and the hilltop church looking down on two rivers meeting. These 15 trips pair it with a bazaar, a wine stop or the Chronicles monument, each priced and timed so you can tell a half-day from a full one.
A smooth day trip from Tbilisi to UNESCO Mtskheta, Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, plus Uplistsikhe cave town and Gori.
“Wanting to see the birthplace of Joseph Stalin is why I chose this tour. Also went to a few monasteries. The scenery did not disappoint would recommend..”
A guided half-day from Tbilisi to UNESCO Mtskheta and Jvari, plus the Chronicles of Georgia, with optional wine tasting and great views.
“It was such a lovely experience and I am truly thrilled having had such an amazing experience with our tour guide Mr TOKO who made it so much of fun with his interactive nature , pleasing personality , knowledge of the things & dancing etc.He explained the history of all the places we visited so beautifully that I am definitely going to recommend him to all my friends who ever visit tibilisi ..Last but not the least he took the group pictures also which we can keep as memory of our tour and I was really touched with this gesture .”
A 9-hour Georgian day trip from Tbilisi to Kakheti tastings, Signagi walls, Bodbe Monastery, and the Chronicles monument.
“In the end walking down the wall of Georgia became lil difficult for my aged mother. But she completed the tour successfully. And the tour guide Mariyam, was very supportive throught out. Fun lady.”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe with A/C pickup, UNESCO churches, and cave-town views.
“Excellent day tour, well paced. Scenery and sights are captivating. Markho was a wonderful communicator and freely shared his extensive knowledge of Georgian history. He ensured we had a day in Georgia that we will always treasure. The restaurant was a highlight- wonderful, fresh Georgian food and magical location.”
Day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe caves, and Gori, mixing churches, pagan cave history, and big valley views.
“Uflistsikhe is an amazing place. Very scenic. A must visit on your Tbilisi itinerary. The guide could have been better ... Actually guide was very short on explaination in English, but I guess Russian was ok)”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Gori, and the Chronicles of Georgia, with hotel pickup in English.
“Historical insights from Jaba; driving backroads for a fair amount of the journey rather than the highway, cave town.”
Hop-on hop-off bus from Tbilisi to Mtskheta and Jvari, with English and Russian commentary, guide stops, snacks, and cathedral views.
“Decent tour for some basic sightseeing The tour was well organized by the operator with about points of interest in the tour. There is continuous audio feed in English and Russian along the way with the guide providing live commentary during the stops. Some of the stops were not very impressive in that there was several minutes of historical explanations which could have been better with a visit to the actual landmark. The bus is comfortable and water is provided. The last stop at Mtskheta should be a bit longer since it is around 4pm by the time we reach this stop and hunger sets in. So we could do…”
Tbilisi day trip to Uplistsikhe cave town, Gori’s Stalin Museum, the Chronicles of Georgia memorial, and Borjomi Park by coach.
“I think this trip would have worked better as a trip to just Gori and Uplistsikhe, and to spend more time in Gori, for example to include a visit to the fortress. It was a long additonal drive just to spend an hour in Borjomi where to be honest there is not much more there than a park. The trip to the Stalin museum and the Uplistsikhe cave was interesting and the resteraunt the company took us to was good. Our guide was also very knowledgable and interestintg and explained everything in English and Russian.”
A 9 to 10 hour small-group day from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, with standout guides, plus flexible pacing.
“The places we saw were great and we learned enough about each site. Overall we had enough time for each place and not felt rushed. However the tour guide ran out of patience at the end and was rude toward one of the tour members. The tour guide didn’t take the whole group together to walk the monastery, the cathedral and the cave town to explain things. Not sure if this was how the tour company does its tour”
Half-day UNESCO Mtskheta tour from Tbilisi. Visit Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Antioquia, and the Chronicle of Georgia monument with pickup.
“This was our second tour with Alex, and both tours were wonderful. Alex was very flexible and changed the itinerary at the last minute for one of our tours, and took us to some amazing places. Mtskheta is a beautiful city, and Alex was very knowledgeable about the history of the location and buildings. Two of the churches we visited were crowded with tourists, but Alex knew some secret spots where no one was around and we could get better pictures. We both really appreciated his knowledge and desire to create the best possible experience, which he did. He even took care of little details like getting us a taxi…”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Jvari, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi, with hotel pickup, expert English commentary, and big mountain views.
“This tour is one of the best tours I have taken !! Our guide Kakha was amazing. He went out of the way to make us comfortable while keeping the tour informative, exciting and fun ! I highly recommend this tour. An awesome lunch in a very nice hotel in Kazbegi is also included !!”
A smooth 8-hour private day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and key sights.
“Excellent tour. George our guide cum driver was very knowledgeable. It was fun . He have details of each spot and enough time to us to visit”
See UNESCO Mtskheta highlights in about 3 hours, with door-to-door pickup, free sites, and time for handcraft shopping in Georgia’s old capital.
“This tour is a great way to see the Caucus Mountains. The guide Catherine was excellent and very eager to speak with us all. The sites we visited were well curated, hitting all of the highlights around Kazbegi. Lots of car travel is required, but it’s coupled with adequate stops and chances to walk around.”
Private 4-hour tour from Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, Chronicles of Georgia. Pickup, A/C Wi-Fi, guide George, free entries.
“We had a great time with George. He was knowledgeable about the history of everywhere we went and we had a great philosophical conversation in the cars as well”
Private Soviet-era day tour from Tbilisi to Chiatura, Katskhi Pillar, Mgvimevi cave monastery, and the Chronicles monument, with free admissions.
“This tour is one of the more fascinating, adventurous day trips one could take from Tbilisi. The drive is scenic, the monasteries beautiful, and the town of Chiatura is something from an Andrei Tarkovsky film set. I found it riveting and endlessly fascinating. My guide Levan Leiashvili was excellent in every way. I walked away from it knowing that I had made a life-long friend in him. If you are considering taking this tour, do ask for him. He makes the experience something extraordinary.”
Every kind of day out, and the best-reviewed of each.
