Tbilisi 5-Hour Tour: Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Chronicles of Georgia, Bazaar, Wine Tasting
by Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC
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This 5-hour bus tour starts in Tbilisi at Rose Revolution Square near Radisson Blu Iveria, where the guide meets the group at 8:45 AM by the Bicycle Monument. Groups larger than four can arrange hotel pickup at 8:15 AM. The first stop is Jvari Monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery located on a rocky hill at the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. The monastery overlooks the town of Mtskheta and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here. Next, the tour continues to Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mtskheta was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. The main attraction is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the second-largest church in Georgia, known for its religious importance and as the burial place of Christ’s mantle. Visitors have around two hours in Mtskheta, including one hour of free time that can be used for shopping at the local bazaar, wine tasting, or optional boat trips. After Mtskheta, the tour proceeds to the Chronicles of Georgia monument near the Tbilisi Sea. This site features large stone pillars about 30 meters tall with carvings of Georgian history, kings, and religious figures, created by Zurab Tsereteli in 1985. The stop lasts about 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of Tbilisi. The tour returns to Rose Revolution Square at around 2 PM. Included in the tour are an experienced guide and air-conditioned transport. Optional tastings of wine, sweets, and churchkela are available depending on the selected package. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless arranged for groups larger than four.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rose Revolution Square
The meeting point is in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45 AM, about 50 meters from Rustaveli metro station. Tour leaders can be identified by a red scarf. Groups larger than four people may get hotel pickup at 8:15 AM to start the tour.
15 min
Jvari Monastery
After a 30-minute drive, the tour arrives at Jvari Monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Known as the "Monastery of the Cross," it is located on a rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and overlooks the town of Mtskheta, the former capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.
30 min
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Mtskheta is one of Georgia’s oldest cities, founded by the Meschian tribes in the 5th century. It served as the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD and remained the coronation and burial site for Georgian kings until the 19th century. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the second-largest church in Georgia, is known as the burial place of Christ’s mantle and is a major Georgian Orthodox church. The visit here lasts about two hours, including one hour of free time for shopping, wine tasting, or boat trips.
120 min
Chronicles Of Georgia
This monument overlooks the Tbilisi Sea and features 30-meter-tall stone pillars with detailed carvings depicting Georgian history, kings, and religious figures. Created by artist Zurab Tsereteli in 1985, it combines ancient and modern artistic elements. The stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of Tbilisi.
30 min
Rose Revolution Square
The tour returns to Rose Revolution Square in Tbilisi at 14:00, completing the 5-hour excursion.
5 min
Meeting point
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf.
End point
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tbilisi 5-Hour Tour: Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Chronicles of Georgia, Bazaar, Wine Tasting
by Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$40Overview
This 5-hour bus tour starts in Tbilisi at Rose Revolution Square near Radisson Blu Iveria, where the guide meets the group at 8:45 AM by the Bicycle Monument. Groups larger than four can arrange hotel pickup at 8:15 AM. The first stop is Jvari Monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery located on a rocky hill at the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. The monastery overlooks the town of Mtskheta and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here. Next, the tour continues to Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mtskheta was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. The main attraction is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the second-largest church in Georgia, known for its religious importance and as the burial place of Christ’s mantle. Visitors have around two hours in Mtskheta, including one hour of free time that can be used for shopping at the local bazaar, wine tasting, or optional boat trips. After Mtskheta, the tour proceeds to the Chronicles of Georgia monument near the Tbilisi Sea. This site features large stone pillars about 30 meters tall with carvings of Georgian history, kings, and religious figures, created by Zurab Tsereteli in 1985. The stop lasts about 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of Tbilisi. The tour returns to Rose Revolution Square at around 2 PM. Included in the tour are an experienced guide and air-conditioned transport. Optional tastings of wine, sweets, and churchkela are available depending on the selected package. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless arranged for groups larger than four.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rose Revolution Square
The meeting point is in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45 AM, about 50 meters from Rustaveli metro station. Tour leaders can be identified by a red scarf. Groups larger than four people may get hotel pickup at 8:15 AM to start the tour.
15 min
Jvari Monastery
After a 30-minute drive, the tour arrives at Jvari Monastery, a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Known as the "Monastery of the Cross," it is located on a rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and overlooks the town of Mtskheta, the former capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.
30 min
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Mtskheta is one of Georgia’s oldest cities, founded by the Meschian tribes in the 5th century. It served as the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD and remained the coronation and burial site for Georgian kings until the 19th century. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the second-largest church in Georgia, is known as the burial place of Christ’s mantle and is a major Georgian Orthodox church. The visit here lasts about two hours, including one hour of free time for shopping, wine tasting, or boat trips.
120 min
Chronicles Of Georgia
This monument overlooks the Tbilisi Sea and features 30-meter-tall stone pillars with detailed carvings depicting Georgian history, kings, and religious figures. Created by artist Zurab Tsereteli in 1985, it combines ancient and modern artistic elements. The stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of Tbilisi.
30 min
Rose Revolution Square
The tour returns to Rose Revolution Square in Tbilisi at 14:00, completing the 5-hour excursion.
5 min
Meeting point
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf.
End point
We'll meet you in front of the Bicycle Monument near Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:45AM (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader wearing a red scarf.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.