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4.9(2,129 reviews)

Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip

From$29
10 hours
Tbilisi, Georgia

About this activity

Experience Georgia's rich history and culture on a full-day tour visiting Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, including UNESCO sites and ancient cave cities.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Mtskheta's UNESCO sites
  • Visit Gori, birthplace of Stalin
  • Discover Uplistsikhe's cave city
  • Enjoy scenic Georgian countryside views
  • Learn about Georgia's rich history

Full description

Embark on a captivating journey through Georgia's storied past with this comprehensive day trip from Tbilisi. Begin in Mtskheta, the ancient capital, where you'll explore UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. Next, visit Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, and delve into its fascinating history. Conclude your adventure at Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn town that offers a glimpse into early Georgian civilization. Throughout the day, enjoy comfortable transportation and insightful commentary from your professional guide, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; other languages may not be available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The minimum age of a traveler is 5.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
  • Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.

Traveler reviews

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A great, varied tour

Had a wonderful tour - Saba was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us an excellent explanation of Georgian history and everything we saw along the way. The whole experience was very well organised and lunch was great.

joelkA1459RUOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic Georgian history tour

Saba our tour guide was exceptional at handling our big group. Saba was very knowledgeable and very patient in answering all our questions. Saba was also very funny and we learnt a lot on this tour. Highly recommend this tour and ask for saba !

632supriyavOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Guided tour by saba

Fantastic tour organised. Saba and Zaza were fantastic and knowledge. They were kind, friendly and very helpful. Saba's knowledge gave us a good insight about georgia and will forever treasurer our experience.

Flyer36238816977Oct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Day tour with Saba

Though it was a long tour day, it was made super breezy by our guide Saba. Saba was well aware with Georgian history and facts and was super friendly too. Saba’s experience and knowledge made understanding of Georgian history and culture easy for us. He was kind and very helpful with suggesting restaurants and choosing food too. Saba was patient enough to handle and answer the questions of our enthusiastic kids too.

812wildfOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing

Saba was very informative and kind and accomdating with our large family group! Saba was a great guide

suparnav2021Oct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

The minimum age of a traveler is 5. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather. Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
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