Step In Ancient Sites of Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

Enjoy 40-minute drive to the area of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, where outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus are represented. They show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. It was here that St. Nino converted the royal family to Christianity in the 4th century, visit the hill top Jvari church dating from the 4th century and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral from the 12th century. After enjoying traditional world famous Georgian cuisine –drive on to the town of Gori in the heart of Kartli region. Gori is the birthplace of Stalin and there is a museum about his life to visit. Later, head towards Uplistsikhe an ancient cave town (from the 6th century BC) – lying on the route of the Great Silk Road. Enjoy relaxing transfer in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel in Tbilisi.