Jvari monastery and Svetitskhoveli cathedral in four hours, the shortest way to see why Mtskheta matters to Georgia.
| 08:30 | Pickup from your Tbilisi hotel, a straightforward 20-minute drive north along the Mtkvari river. |
| 09:00 | Jvari Monastery on its hilltop above the town, with the view over the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers that gave Mtskheta its strategic importance. |
| 09:45 | Drive down into Mtskheta itself. |
| 10:00 | Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the former seat of the Georgian Orthodox Church, with the legend of Christ's robe and the tombs of early Georgian kings. |
| 10:45 | Samtavro Convent nearby, burial place of King Mirian and Queen Nana, credited with Georgia's fourth-century conversion. |
| 11:15 | Free time on the old street for churchkhela, wine and local crafts. |
| 12:00 | Return to Tbilisi, drop-off at your hotel or, on request, the airport. |
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.