Mtskheta's UNESCO churches, Gori's hilltop fortress and Stalin Museum, and the cliff-cut cave town of Uplistsikhe in one nine-hour day from Tbilisi.
- —Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral cover 1,600 years of Georgian Christianity in under two hours
- —Uplistsikhe lets you walk through a Bronze Age to medieval rock-hewn city carved into a cliff above the Mtkvari River
- —Stalin Museum presented with historical context, not as a shrine, covering the Gori-born leader's life and the Soviet period
- —Lunch at a family-run restaurant in Gori, with regional Shida Kartli dishes rather than a tourist-set menu
- —One licensed guide and driver for the whole day, so you are not re-briefed at every stop
- —Back in Tbilisi by around 18:00, leaving the evening free
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private vehicle with English-speaking driver for the full day
- ✓ Licensed guide at Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle
- ✓ Flexible pacing between sites, agreed with your guide
- — Entrance tickets to Svetitskhoveli, the Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe (checked at booking)
- — Lunch in Gori
- — Gratuities for driver and guide
- — Personal expenses and souvenirs
- · Svetitskhoveli Cathedral requires shoulders and knees covered; women are asked to cover their heads, scarves are usually available at the entrance
- · Uplistsikhe involves walking over uneven stone surfaces and some steep sections with no handrails, wear closed shoes with good grip
- · The site has little shade, bring a hat and water in warmer months; late October can bring cool wind on the exposed cliff top
- · The Stalin Museum is covered as a historical exhibit, we do not present it as a memorial
- · Roads between Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Gori are paved and in good condition, the drive itself is not strenuous
- · This is a full walking day, comfortable shoes are more useful than formal clothing
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, though Uplistsikhe has uneven steps and drops without railings, so young children need supervision.
Are entrance tickets included?
No, ticket prices are checked at booking and paid on site; your guide handles the queue.
Can we skip the Stalin Museum?
Yes, let your guide know in advance and we can extend time at Uplistsikhe or Gori Fortress instead.
What is the group size?
This is a private tour for your own party only, priced per person based on how many travel together.
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.
Visitors explore the rock-hewn cave town of Uplistsikhe above the Kartli plain. · Photo: shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €296 ≈ $330 · 857 GEL | €296 ≈ $330 · 857 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €185 ≈ $206 · 535 GEL | €370 ≈ $413 · 1,071 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €176 ≈ $196 · 509 GEL | €528 ≈ $589 · 1,528 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €157 ≈ $175 · 454 GEL | €628 ≈ $700 · 1,818 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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