Jvari monastery and Svetitskhoveli cathedral in four hours, the shortest way to see why Mtskheta matters to Georgia.
- —Two UNESCO World Heritage sites covered in one short run from Tbilisi
- —Jvari's hilltop view over the Mtkvari-Aragvi confluence is the one most Tbilisi postcards show
- —Svetitskhoveli cathedral holds the legend of Christ's robe and the tombs of Georgian kings
- —Samtavro convent and the old street with churchkhela stalls fit in without rushing
- —Four hours door to door, so it works before an evening flight or after a morning arrival
- —Licensed guide included, not just a driver pointing at buildings
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private car with English-speaking driver
- ✓ Licensed guide for the full four hours
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- ✓ All transport, tolls and parking
- ✓ Bottled water in the car
- — Entrance tickets where charged (checked at booking; Jvari and Svetitskhoveli have no standard entrance fee as of 2026, donation boxes only)
- — Food and drink on the old street
- — Gratuities
- — Hotel pickup outside central Tbilisi (quoted separately)
- · Both churches require shoulders and knees covered; headscarves for women are available at the entrance, free of charge
- · The road from Tbilisi is paved and takes about 20 minutes each way, no rough sections
- · Morning departures mean fewer tour buses at Jvari and cooler temperatures for the hilltop
- · Walking is on cobblestones and church floors, comfortable flat shoes recommended
- · This trip works well squeezed before a same-day evening flight; tell us your flight time when booking
Can you drop us at Tbilisi airport instead of our hotel at the end?
Yes, tell us at booking and we route the return via the airport at no extra charge within the standard four hours.
Is there an entrance fee at Jvari or Svetitskhoveli?
Neither currently charges a standard entrance ticket, only a donation box; this is checked at booking in case policy changes.
Is this suitable for someone with limited mobility?
Jvari involves a short walk up from the car park and some uneven ground; Svetitskhoveli and Samtavro are flatter, let us know in advance so the guide can pace accordingly.
Can this be combined with other sights the same day?
Yes, ask about pairing it with Tbilisi Old Town or extending to Ananuri, priced separately from the half-day rate.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral's stone domes and bell tower rise against a cloudy sky in Mtskheta. · Photo: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €152 ≈ $169 · 440 GEL | €152 ≈ $169 · 440 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €95 ≈ $106 · 275 GEL | €190 ≈ $212 · 550 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €90 ≈ $100 · 260 GEL | €270 ≈ $301 · 781 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €81 ≈ $90 · 234 GEL | €324 ≈ $361 · 938 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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