Group Day Tour of Mtskheta,Jvari,Samtavro

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Proffesional guide
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
end of tour we visit restaurant, it's not included in tour food and drink salary

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time for transportation is already included in the total duration

Activity itinerary

Jvari Church

40m
Admission ticket included

Jvari Church is a UNESCO World Heritage site located on a hilltop overlooking the Georgian town of Mtskheta, which was the former capital of Georgia. The church is considered to be one of the most important religious and architectural landmarks in the country, as it is one of the oldest surviving churches in Georgia and is recognized as a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. Jvari Church was built in the 6th century on the site where Saint Nino, a female evangelist who brought Christianity to Georgia, erected a wooden cross. The church was originally a small chapel, but it was later expanded and renovated several times over the centuries. The current structure is a mixture of styles, including Georgian, Armenian, and Byzantine, and features a unique four-apsed design.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

1h
Admission ticket included

The cathedral was originally built in the 4th century, and it has been rebuilt and renovated numerous times over the centuries. The current structure dates back to the 11th century and features a mixture of architectural styles, including Georgian, Byzantine, and Persian. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is known for its intricate stonework, beautiful frescoes, and ornate decoration. The cathedral is also famous for housing the Robe of Christ, a seamless garment that is said to have been worn by Jesus during his crucifixion.

Samtavro Church

30m
Admission ticket included

Samtavro Monastery is a historic site located in the town of Mtskheta, Georgia. The monastery is an important religious and cultural landmark in the country, and it has played a significant role in Georgian history for over a thousand years. The monastery was founded in the 4th century and has been rebuilt and renovated numerous times over the centuries. The current structure dates back to the 11th century and features a mixture of architectural styles, including Georgian, Byzantine, and Persian. Samtavro Monastery is known for its beautiful frescoes, intricate stonework, and ornate decoration. The monastery also houses the tombs of Georgian kings and queens, including the tomb of King Mirian III, who was responsible for converting Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century.

Mtskheta

Mtskheta is a historic town located in eastern Georgia, near the capital city of Tbilisi. The town is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and it is an important religious and cultural center in the country.

Location

Activity location

Jvari Church
- Mtskheta, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

15 Abano St
- 15 Abano Street
- T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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