Jvari Monastery

Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

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240 minutes
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Visit the most famous places in Georgia recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Jvari temple builted at the turn of V-VI centuries , monument "Chronicles of Georgia" and Old capital of Georgia town Mtskheta the home to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral , the place where was buried robe of Jesus.

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Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

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FromCAD $40.65Per Person

What's included in Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

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Itinerary

Jvari Church

Our tour starts from Jvari Monastery ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history wich we will tell you there.

Mtskheta

Our next stop is the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta a museum city which is as a Jvari Monastery also is UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been inhabited since 2500 years ago and was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia. In this oldest town is located many ancient historical monumets as Pompey Bridge a stone bridge over the Kura River built in the time of Pompey the Great about 65 BC , Bebris Castle of 1st century and one of the most sacred place Svetitskhoveli Cathedral the main Christian Orthodox Cathedral, where Christ’s robe is said to be buried.

Chronicles Of Georgia

And our final stop is the Chronicles of Georgia , huge stone monument that go by the different names , often called "Georgian Stonehenge" or "Georgian History Memorial" , monument depicts scenes from the 3,000-year history of Georgia and was designed and created by Zurab Tserteli, consists of 16 large columns that reach a height of around 35 meters each. The top part of the 30 meter tall columns feature most popular and powerful kings, queens and heroes of Georgia. With all of this monument has got amazing  panoramic view to Tbilisi lake

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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We can pick-up from any hotel or address in Tbilisi

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Operator

Georgia Tour Factory