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Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Name: Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe
Brand: Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
SKU: 59467P11
Price: 34.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (1056 reviews)

Tbilisi, Georgia

10 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the historical wonders of Georgia on a group tour from Tbilisi. The full-day excursion is great for travelers who are short on time, but want to experience the country to its fullest. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, there’s no need to fuss over navigation or public buses. Enjoy guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mtskheta, Gori, and much more, before your return to the city.

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Tbilisi
Experience the UNESCO-listed Mtskheta
Get the personalized experience of a small group
Explore the rock-carved town of Uplistsikhe

What's Included

A professional guide service
A bottle of water
Transportation service
24 hour online support.

Lunch in a local restaurant (45 GEL - about 17 USD per person) (optional)
Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
Gratuities for a tour guide.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

AVLABARI metro station
2 Ketevan Tsamebuli Ave, T'bilisi, Georgia
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Traveler’s Meeting Point

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uplistsiche Cave Town

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gori

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stalin Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jvari Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Don't be late.
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

1,056 reviews

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Great guide

Konstantinos_L, May 2024

Our guide was amazing, very good vibes, speaking clear and answering all of our questions. The sharing lunch was really a good. The driver was very professional

amazing, super recommend...

Thomas_S, Apr 2024

amazing, super recommend it, looking forward to having more and definitely coming back in the future.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

I'm thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and that you're already looking forward to more adventures with us in the future! Your recommendation means a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back. Here's to many more memorable experiences ahead! 🌟🚀😊

Our guide was very...

krzysztof_s, Apr 2024

Our guide was very professional, knowledgeable, patient and well organized. We saw beautiful places related to the history of Georgia. I recommend this trip to everyone😃

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had an exceptional experience with your guide! Their professionalism, knowledge, patience, and organizational skills made the trip both informative and enjoyable. Exploring beautiful places with rich historical significance must have been truly fascinating. Thank you for sharing your recommendation – it's clear this trip left a lasting impression! 😃👍

Very nice trip

SALEH_A, Apr 2024

Very nice trip, it takes you to the most important locations in Georgia. I. loved Stalin museum and learning about his life.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had a fascinating experience visiting the Stalin Museum and learning about his life. Exploring important historical locations can provide valuable insights into the past. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. If you have any more details or stories to share about your experience, feel free to let me know!

Wonderful tour

Alexander_m, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Roma is very good and this tour is highly recommended. Roma is very knowledgeable, speak English well, kind and very accommodating. The tour is well phased and you will learn a lot. Stalin Museum is nice and the buffet lunch is very good. I love this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had an excellent experience with Roma as your tour guide! It's great to hear that he provided valuable insights and made the tour enjoyable for you. Exploring the Stalin Museum and enjoying a delicious buffet lunch sounds like a memorable part of your journey. Thank you for sharing your recommendation!

Georgia beyond the city

David_R, Apr 2024

Great to experience Georgia outside of the city with like minded travellers from all over the world. First class guides and comfortable vehicles for our full day tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Exploring Georgia outside of the city with fellow travelers from around the world sounds like a fantastic experience. Having top-notch guides and comfortable vehicles for the full-day tour surely added to the enjoyment. It's wonderful to hear that you had a great time!

Our guide Metro was great...

Marta_J, Apr 2024

Our guide Metro was great and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour, especially Gori and Stalin's museum, where our guide told us lots of interesting historical facts. Matskheta was very impressive. Beautiful views. I can definitely recommend the tour and this agency. It was my second tour with them in Georgia and I felt really well taken care of. Thank you guys.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had a wonderful time exploring with Metro as your guide and experiencing the rich history of Georgia, especially in Gori and Matskheta. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt well looked after by our agency. Thank you for recommending us, and we're thrilled to have had the opportunity to show you around for the second time. We hope to see you again for more adventures in the future!

Unique experience in eastern Georgia

ARGYRO_K, Apr 2024

Jvari Monastery offers an amazing view and the ancient history of Uplistsikhe cave town is spectacular!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Absolutely! Jvari Monastery indeed provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, and its historical significance adds to its charm. Uplistsikhe cave town is equally impressive, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Georgian civilization and architecture. Both destinations are must-visit attractions for anyone exploring Georgia's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Great experience

Raghav_N, Mar 2024

Well-designed itenerary, and our guide Sally was excellent and had a lot of interesting information for all the stops

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the well-designed itinerary and had a fantastic experience with our guide, Sally! It's wonderful to know that she provided you with plenty of interesting information throughout the tour. Thank you for your kind words, and we're delighted that you had such a positive experience. If you ever decide to explore more destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for another memorable journey!

Georgia's Historic Gems: A Day to Remember

Mark_K, Mar 2024

The trip's been great. Everything's gone according to the schedule. I've also enjoyed all the sights a lot, they are very different and look great. I've really liked Uplistsikhe which was the first stop. Furthermore, I recommend taking a wine tasting there. Also, Svetitskhoveli and Jvari which are near Mtsheta is very beautiful. We've also had some free time in Gori when the group went to Stalin museum and were able to visit to Goris Tsikhe. You can see all Gori from there We've traveled with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours and I would like to give special thanks to our guide Roma. He was super helpful and professional. We've learned a lot about not only the places we've been, but about Georgia and it's people as well.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

It sounds like you had a fantastic trip filled with diverse sights and memorable experiences! Uplistsikhe seems to have left a particularly strong impression, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for recommending the wine tasting there. It's wonderful that you were able to explore Svetitskhoveli, Jvari, and Goris Tsikhe as well, and that you had free time to take in the sights. We're delighted that Roma from Gamarjoba Georgia Tours provided such excellent guidance and enriched your experience with his knowledge about Georgia and its people. We'll be sure to pass along your special thanks to him. If you ever return for another adventure, we'd love to welcome you back!

Professionalism and well organised

Shekher_D, Mar 2024

Toto was friendly and a well read guide, he conducted the tour very professionally and on time. The lunch was organised in a very neat and clean cafe with mouth watering Georgian food.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

It's fantastic to hear that Toto provided a friendly and well-read guiding experience, conducting the tour professionally and punctually. We're delighted that you enjoyed a delicious lunch in a clean and tidy cafe, with mouth-watering Georgian cuisine. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and we hope to see you again for more wonderful adventures in the future!

Very good tour, guide Roma is fantastic

Jing_W, Feb 2024

A good tour, balanced design. Tour guide Roma is the best among the 4 tours I took in Tblisi, very fluent English and knows the spots well. The churches in Mtskheta are breath taking, worth seeing.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you had a good and well-balanced tour, and that Roma stood out as the best among the tours you took in Tbilisi. Fluent English and a deep knowledge of the spots can indeed enhance the experience. The breathtaking churches in Mtskheta are indeed worth seeing, and we're glad you found them so. If you ever decide to explore more or have new adventures, we'd be delighted to assist. Wishing you many more enjoyable journeys ahead! 🌟😊

Amazing places, great food, with a professional guide

Mohamed_H, Feb 2024

That was our second trip with the same company, we were really lucky to be the only group at Uplistsikhe and we had our time to admire the ancient ruins. What caught our attention is the level of knowledge of Metro “our guide”. He’s positive, well-educated and most importantly, he takes his time to explain every little detail. We do recommend it a lot, Stalin museum and Gori were amazing and the history behind them is giving you a glimpse from the past.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

It's fantastic to have you back for a second trip! We're thrilled that you had the unique opportunity to enjoy Uplistsikhe without a crowd and admire the ancient ruins. Metro's knowledge and dedication to explaining every detail made the experience even more special. We're delighted you enjoyed the Stalin museum and Gori, appreciating the rich history they offer. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to more adventures together! 🌟😊

A nice history class from ancient times to USSR these days

Helena_Z, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for the wonderful guide Metro. I had a blissful day in Gori and the old capital! Seeing the cave town is so rewarding - highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

You're very welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a blissful day in Gori and the old capital with Metro as your guide. Exploring the cave town must have been a rewarding experience. Your recommendation adds to the charm, and I hope your memories from the trip stay with you for a long time. If you ever decide to embark on another adventure, don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels!

Great cultural and historical day out

RayDoneganaolcom, Jan 2024

Very knowledgeable guide (Ilya). Everything appeared well organised. Food and drink stops were timely and good quality. Comfortable vehicle. Thoroughly recommend

Response from Host, Jan 2024

I'm delighted to hear that your experience with guide Ilya was enjoyable, and you found him very knowledgeable. It's great that everything appeared well-organized, and you appreciated the timely and good-quality food and drink stops. A comfortable vehicle adds to the overall positive experience. Thank you for recommending the tour! If you ever decide to explore more or have friends looking for a great tour, we'd be thrilled to welcome you back. Cheers to more enjoyable adventures! 🌟😊

Knowledgeable guide

mehran_m, Jan 2024

Informative tour for history lovers Informative tour for history lovers Informative tour for history lovers

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We're delighted to hear that our tour left a positive impression on history lovers like yourself! Your enthusiasm for the informative aspects is truly appreciated. If you have any specific highlights or if there's more you'd like to explore, feel free to share. We look forward to welcoming you back for more history-filled adventures!

I liked very much Katy,...

STAVROULA_P, Jan 2024

I liked very much Katy, our guide, an eloquent english speaking young woman, very well prepared and informed, with knowledge, keen to provide information for the country and sights, prompt to help and assist on every occasion.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed Katy as your guide! An eloquent, well-prepared, and informed guide can truly enhance the travel experience. It's great that she was not only knowledgeable but also prompt to help and assist. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and here's to more wonderful adventures guided by Katy!

Great guide and a great time

Emma_N, Dec 2023

We had a great time despite unluck with the weather. The guide, Roma, was excellent. So kind and funny and inclusive. I wish we would have a little more free time in the museum and, if the weather would have allowed it, in Mtskheta. The seats were a bit slim but very good leg room, which previous tours I've attended did not have. I had a really fun day!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that despite the weather challenges, you had a great time. It's wonderful to know that Roma, the guide, made the day enjoyable with kindness, humor, and inclusivity. Your feedback about the free time in the museum and Mtskheta is noted, and we appreciate your input. We're glad the seating arrangements were comfortable for you, with good legroom. Here's to more fun days and memorable adventures ahead! If you have more stories to share or if there's anything else on your mind, feel free to let us know. Safe travels!

Wonderful experience. Worth doing when in Georgia

AlexCarlo_T, Dec 2023

Very informative. The tour guide (Shioki) is very knowledgeable. The food ordered by the tour guide was exquisite. Overall, it is a wonderful experience. The driver is also good and his driving was excellent.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

I'm delighted to hear that you had a very informative and wonderful experience! It's fantastic that Shioki, your tour guide, was knowledgeable, and the exquisite food he ordered added to the enjoyment. Kudos to the driver for excellent driving too! If you have more experiences or recommendations to share, feel free. Here's to more delightful adventures!

Great day trip to see a variety of sights in Central Georgia

Laura_B, Nov 2023

Really great day trip to see some highlights of Georgia. So happy we had our tour guide specifically for the Stalin Museum as I feel we learned a lot and got a more balanced history than we would have with a museum guide.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a really great day trip exploring the highlights of Georgia. Having a dedicated tour guide for the Stalin Museum sounds like it enhanced your experience, providing a balanced and insightful perspective on the history. We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and if you ever decide to explore more, we'd love to have you on board again!

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