• Metekhi Church-  is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, Georgia, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The district was one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city’s territory. According to traditional accounts, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali erected here a church and a fort which served also as a king’s residence. The Metekhi church is a cross-cupola church.
  • Abanotubani-is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulfur baths. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fortress across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali's falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital.
  • Narikala- is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulphur baths and the botanical garden in Tbilisi.
  • Svetitskhoveli- is a Georgian Orthodox Cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta. Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day.
  • Samtavro Monastery- Orthodox Church and Nunnery of St. Nino in Mtskhetawere built in the 4th century by King Mirian III of Iberia. The church was reconstructed in the 11th century by King George I and Catholicos-Patriarch Melkisedek. The famous Georgian monk Gabriel buried in the yard of Samtavro Church.
  • Jvari Monastery- is a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage  by UNESCO.


                          

Tbilisi - Mtskheta Georgia
1 Day
ID: IN10
Price includes:
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Guide Service
  • Meal
  • Equipment
  • Insurance
Sightseeing:
  • Metekhi Church
  • Abanotubani
  • Narikala Fortress
  • Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  • Jvari Monastery
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