Kintsvisi, Samtavisi and Ateni Sioni in one day — three medieval fresco cycles of Kartli, for travellers who want to look rather than queue.
| 08:30 | Pickup from your hotel in Tbilisi, drive west toward Kaspi. |
| 09:15 | Samtavisi Cathedral, an 11th-century cross-dome church known for its carved facade and surviving wall paintings. |
| 10:15 | Drive on toward Gori, then north to Kintsvisi monastery, set among trees above the Mtkvari valley. |
| 10:45 | Kintsvisi, with its 13th-century fresco cycle, including the Angel of the Resurrection in the main church. |
| 12:00 | Drive into Gori, free time for lunch at your own expense (not included). |
| 13:30 | Drive south into the Ateni gorge, along a narrow road following the Tana river. |
| 14:00 | Ateni Sioni, a 7th-century church with an 11th-century fresco cycle, among the best-documented in Georgia. |
| 15:30 | Return drive to Tbilisi. |
| 17:30 | Drop-off at your hotel in Tbilisi. |
Are Kintsvisi and Samtavisi open every day?
Both are active parish churches or monasteries, in principle open daily, but hours can shift around services or caretaker availability, confirmed at booking.
Is the guide a specialist in art history?
Our guide for this route has specific background in Georgian medieval fresco painting, beyond general historical commentary.
Can this be combined with Gori and Uplistsikhe?
Yes, ask us about extending to two days, or book Gori & Uplistsikhe as a separate day trip.
What does this tour cost?
€195 per person based on two travellers sharing a car; solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted at booking.