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9.0558 reviewsJvari excursion from Tbilisi 2026
Guided excursion to Jvari Monastery from Tbilisi from ₾145. A 6th-century church above the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi, with a view of Mtskheta. 4 hours, up to 7 people.
9.6793 reviewsTour of Tbilisi churches
Guided tour of Tbilisi’s churches from ₾145. Sioni, Metekhi, Sameba, Anchiskhati. The history of Orthodoxy in Georgia. 3–4 hours.
9.6793 reviewsKazbegi + Kakheti in 2 days
The two main destinations in 2 days from ₾550. Day 1: Kazbegi and Gergeti. Day 2: Kakheti and winemaking. No overnight stays outside Tbilisi.
9.0558 reviewsGudauri + Kazbegi: a 2-day winter tour
2-day winter tour from Tbilisi from ₾520: skiing in Gudauri, a night in the mountains, the Cross Pass and Gergeti in the snow. Accommodation is paid separately.
8.6592 reviewsHiking in the mountains of Georgia
Guided hiking in the mountains of Georgia from ₾190. Treks to Gergeti, Juta, Svaneti and Tusheti. One-day and multi-day routes for any level.
9.2291 reviewsKazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi
Kazbegi day trip from Tbilisi with a guide from ₾175. Mount Kazbek 5,047 m, Gergeti church, Ananuri Fortress, the Georgian Military Road. Up to 7 people.
9.6793 reviewsKakheti Day Trip from Tbilisi
A full day in Kakheti from ₾170. Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery, 2 wineries with tastings, lunch in the Alazani Valley. English-speaking guide, up to 7 people.
9.6382 reviewsMtskheta excursion from Tbilisi
Mtskheta tour from Tbilisi with a guide from ₾98. The ancient capital of Georgia, Svetitskhoveli, Jvari. 3–4 hours, up to 7 people.
9.4164 reviewsDavid Gareja excursion from Tbilisi
Guided excursion to David Gareja monastery from Tbilisi from ₾225. A 6th-century cave monastery, semi-desert, the border with Azerbaijan. Full day.
9.2291 reviewsSighnaghi excursion from Tbilisi
Sighnaghi in half a day from ₾175. The city of love on a cliff, Bodbe Monastery with a view of the Alazani. No wineries — pure architecture and history.
8.8304 reviewsTelavi excursion from Tbilisi — Kakheti’s wine capital
Guided Telavi excursion from Tbilisi from ₾185. Batonistsikhe Fortress, the Alazani Valley, wineries, Alaverdi. 11 hours, up to 7 people.
9.4164 reviewsUplistsikhe excursion from Tbilisi
The cave town of Uplistsikhe from ₾175. An archaeological site from the 1st millennium BC: pagan temples, tunnels, a throne hall in the rock. A focus on history.
9.6399 reviewsVardzia excursion from Tbilisi in 1 day
Guided excursion to Vardzia cave monastery from Tbilisi from ₾295. A 12th-century monastery, 3000 caves, Rabati Fortress. Full day.
9.2291 reviewsRacha tour from Tbilisi
Guided Racha tour from Tbilisi from ₾290: the carved Nikortsminda church, Lake Shaori, mountain villages and Racha’s Khvanchkara wine. A long day, up to 7 people.
9.2602 reviewsKhevsureti tour: Shatili and Mutso
Guided jeep tour to Khevsureti from Tbilisi from ₾340: the medieval towers of Shatili, Mutso fortress, the Datvisjvari Pass. A long day, summer only, up to 7…
9.4164 reviewsKutaisi excursion from Tbilisi in 1 day
Kutaisi tour from Tbilisi with a guide from ₾183. Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, Bagrati Cathedral — a full day, up to 7 people, transfer included.
9.2291 reviewsHorse riding tour in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Guided horse riding tour in Stepantsminda from Tbilisi from ₾240: a ride through the valley to Gergeti church with a view of Mount Kazbek. Along the Georgian Military Road.
9.2291 reviewsUshguli excursion from Mestia by jeep
Ushguli from Mestia for a full day: a jeep along the Enguri to Europe’s highest village (2200 m) — UNESCO towers, Lamaria church, a view of Shkhara. From ₾650 per car.
9.4164 reviewsExcursions from Kutaisi
Guided excursions from Kutaisi from ₾165. Martvili and Okatse canyons, Prometheus Cave, Gelati Monastery. Pick-up from your hotel or Kutaisi airport.
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Questions and answers
Can I combine Jvari and Mtskheta?
Yes, both places are close together. A combined excursion to Mtskheta + Jvari takes 5–6 hours.
How do I get to Jvari?
By car only. There is no public transport to the monastery. Your guide will pick you up from hotel.
Do I need a ticket for Jvari Monastery?
Entry to Jvari Monastery is free — it’s a working 6th-century church. Please dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered; women will find a headscarf useful.
What can you see from the Jvari viewpoint?
Jvari stands on a hill above the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers, with a panorama of ancient Mtskheta. It’s the very place from Lermontov’s poem “Mtsyri”.
How long is the excursion to Jvari?
The excursion takes about 4 hours. The monastery is 30 minutes from Tbilisi, so it’s easy to combine with Mtskheta in one trip.
How many churches will we visit?
The programme includes 5–6 main sacred sites: Sioni, Metekhi, Anchiskhati, Tsminda Sameba, Jvari and the Mtskheta monastery — depending on the route you choose.
Is there a dress code for Georgian churches?
Yes: shoulders and knees must be covered. Women need a headscarf. The guide will remind you in advance or provide wraps on site.
Which tour is better: Tbilisi only or with Mtskheta?
Mtskheta is Georgia’s religious capital with the oldest churches. We recommend including it — it’s only 20 km from Tbilisi and worth every minute.
How much is the church tour and what is included?
The tour costs from ₾145 per person. The price includes a guide for 3–4 hours and a route through the main churches: Sioni, Metekhi, Anchiskhati and Sameba Cathedral. Entry to all working churches in Georgia is free. Transport between churches in the city can be added (the centre is compact on foot) — mention it when booking. Prepayment 10%, the balance on the day of the tour.
Is the tour suitable for unbaptised people, people of other faiths and non-believers?
Yes, absolutely. The tour is primarily cultural and historical: architecture, frescoes, the church’s role in Georgian history, symbolism. Religion doesn’t matter — atheists, Muslims and simply architecture lovers all come. All we ask is respect for the place: modest clothing and silence during services. You don’t need to take part in any rituals.
Can I take photos inside and attend a service?
Photography without flash is allowed inside most churches, but some forbid it near icons — we’ll tell you where it’s OK and where it isn’t. If you’d like to catch a liturgy with church singing, tell us and we’ll fit the time to the service schedule (usually morning and evening). During the service we keep quiet and don’t walk in front of the altar; you can still watch and listen.
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