Start from Tbilisi and head to Jvari Monastery (6th c.). The hilltop terrace gives the iconic view of Mtskheta and the two rivers meeting.
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Mtskheta & Jvari — UNESCO heritage day trip — Minibus
TripMtskheta & Jvari — UNESCO heritage day tripChoice locked before checkout
VehicleMinibus1 pax · 2 bags
Duration3h 30m63 km route
Estimated total$520 USDSTANDARD TRIP
Trip timeline
25 KM
Tbilisi→Jvari Monastery
11 KM
Jvari Monastery→Mtskheta
Descend to Mtskheta’s renovated center — small cafés, craft shops, churchkhela, and the calm pace of an ancient capital.
1 KM
Mtskheta→Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Enter Svetitskhoveli to see remarkable fresco fragments, the famous zodiac calendar relief and the story of Georgia’s royal burials.
2 KM
Svetitskhoveli→Samtavro Monastery
Short ride to Samtavro. The convent is associated with King Mirian and Queen Nana and has a peaceful garden courtyard.
25 KM
Mtskheta→Tbilisi
Return to Tbilisi. Optional stop for lunch at a riverside café or a traditional bean‑and‑cornbread spot.
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RouteMtskheta & Jvari — UNESCO heritage day trip
Vehicle classMinibus
Pax / Bags12
Distance / Duration63 km3h 30m
Trip typeStandard
Price$520 USD
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