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Tbilisi-Mtskheta Tour
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the ancient capital of Georgia, where about 1 500 000 inhabitants live. It was founded in 5th century AD by the Georgian King of Kartli Vakhtang Gorgasali. Nowadays Tbilisi is the main industrial, cultural and social center of Georgia.
Old Tbilisi and Sulfur Baths - Foundation of Tbilisi is related to Tbilisi Sulphur baths. According to the legend, King Vakhtang Gorgasali discovered these sulphur baths while hunting. So the name Tbilisi derives from Georgian word "Tbili", meaning warm.
Narikala fortress - It's built in 4th century. It was occupied by Iranian, North Caucasian and Byzantine, Arab conquerors in various periods of time. Nowadays Church of St. Nikoloz built in 13th century is now located within the castle.
Metekhi Church - It was first built in 5th century when Vakhtang Gorgasali was the king of Kartli. There are breathtaking views of Old Tbilisi from the church.
Trinity Church -is the biggest cathedral not only in Georgia, but also in whole Caucasus region. The height of cathedral is 100 meters. There are 12 churches within the interior of the church. Great ecclesiastic relics are kept there. Among them there is the unique manuscript of the Gospel written during 1984-2004.
Tbilisi National Museum -Lots of specimen of cultural heritage of Georgia are kept in the museum. One of the most amazing exhibits are the prehistoric human remains/skulls found in Dmanisi region.
Mtskheta
Beautiful and small town of Mtskheta is considered the centre of Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - First church was built in 4th century. Afterwards during the centuries it became the largest and the most impressive church of Georgia. Christ's mantle is buried here, which was brought here from Jerusalem. The church is in UNESCO world heritage sites.
Jvari Monastery - is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century. There are picturesque views of both Tbilisi and Mtskheta from monastery territory. Nowadays Jvari monastery is an active church and the monks live there.
Service includes:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Dinner
- Museum entrance fees
Duration of tour: 6 hours
Tour is flexible and duration of the tour can be changed.
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