Shida Kartli
Uplistsikhe, Gori & Mtskheta
A cave town, Stalin’s hometown and an ancient capital
- 8 - 9 Hours
- 1 - 18 People
- Next: Oct 5
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Group TourHistoryLong Day
Uplistsikhe Cave Town & Gori
Half-day history trip
- Duration
- 6 Hours
- Group size
- 1 - 18 People
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs / returns
- 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM (Approx.)
- Guide languages
- English, Russian, Persian, Arabic
- Starts from
- Tbilisi
- Transport
- A/C minibus
- Style
- History, Culture
Overview
Walk through Uplistsikhe, a town carved into sandstone above the Mtkvari more than 3,000 years ago, with its theatre, pharmacy and wine presses. Continue to Gori for the medieval fortress and the museum around the house where Stalin was born, and stop at Jvari on the way back.
Highlights
- Uplistsikhe cave town
- Gori fortress
- Stalin Museum
- Jvari viewpoint
Itinerary
09:30
Hotel pickup
Drive west along the Mtkvari valley.
11:00
Uplistsikhe
Guided walk through the cave town.
13:00
Lunch in Gori
Optional lunch with Kartlian dishes.
14:30
Gori fortress & museum
Views from the citadel and the museum visit.
17:00
Jvari
Sunset stop above Mtskheta.
18:30
Return to Tbilisi
Drop-off at your hotel.
Schedule may vary
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
- Comfortable A/C minibus
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Program details
Standard
Online payment · $45 per adult
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Comfortable A/C minibus
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
09:30 — Hotel pickup: Drive west along the Mtkvari valley.
11:00 — Uplistsikhe: Guided walk through the cave town.
13:00 — Lunch in Gori: Optional lunch with Kartlian dishes.
14:30 — Gori fortress & museum: Views from the citadel and the museum visit.
17:00 — Jvari: Sunset stop above Mtskheta.
18:30 — Return to Tbilisi: Drop-off at your hotel.
Meeting point
Your hotel lobby in central Tbilisi
Good to know
- Uplistsikhe has uneven rock surfaces — wear good shoes.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the departure.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund
Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.
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