Title: Things to Do in Shida Kartli in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Shida Kartli ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shida Kartli Types of activities [Shida Kartli Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shida-Kartli.dx3000653214) ![Uplistsikhe, Shida Kartli Region, Georgia. Panorama Of Uplistsuli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000653214/3ae759bb-0e4e-4573-8fea-0343b4108308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uplistsikhe, Shida Kartli Region, Georgia. Panorama Of Uplistsuli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000653214/3ae759bb-0e4e-4573-8fea-0343b4108308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) !['The sunset over Mtkvari River, the smoke rising from the village homesteads, and one of the most extraordinary and powerful feels I’ve ever come across: this place has soul!' ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205046/700ee890-78c6-48ca-8d9d-f8322ae07a0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of a staircase inside of the Stalin Museum in Gori, Georgia. Gori is a relatively small town located about 80 kilometers from Tbilisi. Joseph Stalin (his last name is a play on the Russian word for "steel" - his real last name was the Georgian surname of Jugashvili) was born and raised in Gori, and this museum houses both the small boarding house he was born in, and his train car. It's certainly worth a visit if you're in Georgia. Price is 10 GEL for a ticket - and they have english speaking tour guides available. I'll let you make up your own mind about the politics of the place, but I will say that the tour had some laugh out loud understatements like: "Stalin and the Soviet mades some mistakes, such as the forced collectivization of agriculture in Ukraine." I would bet Germans would probably be the most interested - if you've ever been to Germany you'd understand what I mean. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205046/1afc96e4-a605-4852-b4d4-e2c4dd5f00da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunshine on the rocks - view from the Uplistsikhe cave complex near Gori, Georgia. Uplistsikhe is an ancient fortress settlement that sits up on a hill in a river valley. For a small fee you can climb up a set of stairs and explore what's left on this ancient settlement. It features an excellent view of the surrounding area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205046/4acd9c0c-98fc-429d-a0fc-ec509b63b197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Shida Kartli Attractions If you're ready to hit the streets of Shida Kartli, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3000653214&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an expert show you some of the most popular attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {229 fun activities in Shida Kartli [fun activities in Shida Kartli](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3000653214&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth browsing through. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Here are some [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3000653214&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can enjoy together that'll make your break unforgettable: - [Private Tbilisi Sightseeing Tour With Guide](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tbilisi-sightseeing-tour-with-guide.a993273.activity-details) - [One day tour of Dashbashi canyon](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-tour-of-dashbashi-canyon.a2444263.activity-details) - [Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan 11 days](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/georgia-armenia-azerbaijan-11-days.a1681402.activity-details) - [Bodbe-Signagi-Kvareli ( PRIVATE TOUR ) رحلة لجورجيا .جورجيا. סיור בגאורגיה](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bodbe-sighnaghi-kvareli-wine-tour-by-minivan-private.a1074056.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Shida Kartli? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shida Kartli #### Joseph Stalin Museum You can browse the exhibits at Joseph Stalin Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Gori. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Joseph-Stalin-Museum-Gori.d6108484.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gori Fortress Find out about the history of Gori with a stop at Gori Fortress. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Gori-Fortress-Gori.d6108486.Vacation-Attraction) #### Uplistsikhe Cave Town Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Uplistsikhe Cave Town during your travels in Gori. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its churches. [](https://expedia.com/Uplistsikhe-Cave-Town-Gori.d867163966494085120.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kvatakhevi Monastery You can find out about the history of Kaspi with a trip to Kvatakhevi Monastery. [](https://expedia.com/Kvatakhevi-Monastery-Kaspi.d833829519527079936.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. George's Church St. George's Church is just one of the places to see in Gori, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/St-Georges-Church-Gori.d887287546630090752.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Shida Kartli ![Uplistsikhe archaeological site from iron age in Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205046/546c0d9d-0443-44df-b180-2da496318973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gori ![0_4c5c7042-206b-4a0a-913f-c034dcab5fff_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205058/277096a8-1757-4ea1-850e-0653a90d4fdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mtskheta ![Terrace with beautiful mountain sunset view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6314801/8a51a977-bf55-4f91-aa85-620aa6f4110d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kazbegi ![View from the resort city of Borjomi, located in the country of Georgia. This is a statue in the downtown section of town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340980/8b6d84cd-7285-4a00-95ad-833b1a1e374a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borjomi ![This shot is taken in Zhinvali Dam, somewhere in the suburbs of Tbilisi. Follow @gpserror on instagram to see more cool shots!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000034647/b3cc8696-4e90-4f00-9a77-324e5b6023ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dusheti ![Tsalka, Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635933026315/52e69170-6943-48fb-86dc-39f1504a7183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsalka ![Driving down a dirt road, an old fortress called Kuhluti is visible in the distance. View from rural Kvemo Kartli in the country of Georgia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/837605012120190976/c0dcaeb5-d390-4b8a-bef2-2685a4062ddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tetritskaro ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Shida Kartli on a sunny day? > - [Gori-Uplistsikhe Old Towns and Borjomi](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gori-uplistsikhe-old-towns-and-borjomi.a537370.activity-details) > - [Private Tour: Gori - Upliscikhe](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-gori-upliscikhe.a539101.activity-details) > - [Private Tour: Two Capitals](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-two-capitals.a539093.activity-details) > - [Private Tour: Mtskheta, Gori - Upliscikhe](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-mtskheta-gori-upliscikhe.a539097.activity-details) ### What to do in Shida Kartli on a rainy day? ### Are there cheap things to do in Shida Kartli? > - [Bodbe-Signagi-Kvareli ( PRIVATE TOUR ) رحلة لجورجيا .جورجيا. סיור בגאורגיה](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bodbe-sighnaghi-kvareli-wine-tour-by-minivan-private.a1074056.activity-details) > - [Skip the Line: Experimentorium Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-experimentorium-ticket.a2051327.activity-details) > - [Walking Tour in Tbilisi by Local Guide](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-in-tbilisi-by-local-guide.a1061900.activity-details) > - [Tbilisi Walking Tour with Cable Cars, Wine Tasting and Traditional Bakery](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tbilisi-walking-tour-with-cable-cars-wine-tasting-and-traditional-bakery.a1114246.activity-details) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Vacation Rentals - [Tsʼkhinvali Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Tskhinvali-Hotels.d553248635975868964.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Variani ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Variani.d802830144685862912.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Variani Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Variani.d802830144685862912.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Variani Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/Variani-Vacation-Rentals.d802830144685862912.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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