Group tour to Mtskheta

• Mtskheta is one of oldest cities of Georgia near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was a capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd century BC - 5th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317 and Mtskheta remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church.
• Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site). The name is translated as the Monastery of Cross.
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was built in the 11th century, although the site itself is even older, dating back to the early 4th century and is surrounded by a number of legends associated primarily with the early Christian traditions. Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial site of Christ’s mantle, has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day. The church is among UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
• Samtavro is 11th century monastery complex where the first Christian king Miriani and his wife Nana are buried.