One day trip in Mtskheta with a car

Tbilisi – Jvari: 25 km

We suggest you to start the journey at the ancient Jvari monastery. The first monks settled here in the 6th century. From the view point, you will see Mtskheta and the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The water in the rivers is of different colors, and this is especially noticeable from above.

Important: It is often windy near Jvari; take your jackets with you.

Jvari – Mtskheta: 11 km

The driver will take you to Mtskheta. In ancient times, it was the capital of Georgia, and now it is a cozy town with a renovated European-style center. Here you can buy delicious churchkhela and other traditional sweets.

Visit the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral to see the Chiton of Jesus, unique frescoes with the zodiac calendar, and the burial places of the Bagrationi royal dynasty.

Mtskheta – Samtavro: 2 km

The Samtavro convent is known far beyond Georgia: King Mirian and Queen Nana, who were the first to adopt Christianity in Georgia in 324, are buried here.

After the walk, the driver can take you to one of the home cafes on the banks of a mountain river or to the famous Georgian restaurant Salobio.

Mtskheta – Tbilisi: 25 km

The price includes a return transfer to Tbilisi.