Private Mtskheta Tour With Georgian Wine Tasting in Chateau Mukhrani
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Private Mtskheta Tour With Georgian Wine Tasting in Chateau Mukhrani

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Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.


Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Samtavro Church, Davit Aghmashenebelis qucha, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia

In Mtskheta there is an active Samtavro convent (the 11 th century) in which the ruler Mirian and his wife Nana, the first to accept Christianity from St. Nino in 337, are buried. The convent was constructed in 1820 instead of a small ancient wooden church of the 4 th century erected by the king Mirian. Its dome and some of the parts were reconstructed after the earthquake in the 13 th – 14 th centuries with addition of the sanctuary screen. The three-storied bell tower was built in the 15 th – 16 th centuries. The frescos there are dated the 16 th – the 17 th centuries. In the 17 th century the convent was renovated for the last time.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia

Jvari Monastery is a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers . According to traditional accounts, on this location in the early 4th century Saint Nino, a female evangelist credited with converting King Mirian III of Iberia to Christianity, erected a large wooden cross on the site of a pagan temple. The cross was reportedly able to work miracles and therefore drew pilgrims from all over the Caucasus. A small church was erected over the remnants of the wooden cross in c.545 named the "Small Church of ,,Jvari"

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chateau Mukhrani, Tsereteli akakis gamz. 116, Mukhrani 3309 Georgia

Here you will have a guided tour at the estate, gardens, stable and old wine-cellars, learn the history of Georgian royal family, visit the contemporary winery and factory and find out how Château wines are made. The excursion will be followed by tasting wines with snacks. And here you have a wonderful opportunity to buy Château Mukhrani premium wines at a special price. Today Chateau Mukhrani is known for its modern technology of wine producing and exclusive wines of most different kinds.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau Mukhrani
Not included
  • Food
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Food
50%
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