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Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

1. Mtskheta - Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

Our tour starts from Jvari Monastery ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history wich we will tell you there. Our next stop is the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta a museum inhabited since 2700 years ago. Where we willvisit one more unesco world heritage site Svetitskhoveli Cathedral the place where was buried robe of Jesus. And our final stop is the Chronicles of Georgia , huge stone monument that go by the different names , often called "Georgian Stonehenge" or "Georgian History Memorial" , monument depicts scenes from the 3,000-year history of Georgia and was designed and created by Zurab Tserteli, consists of 16 large columns that reach a height of around 35 meters each. The top part of the 30 meter tall columns feature most popular and powerful kings, queens and heroes of Georgia. With all of this monument has got amazing  panoramic view to Tbilisi lake

From Yerevan: Overnight Tour of Georgia's Ancient Wonders

2. From Yerevan: Overnight Tour of Georgia's Ancient Wonders

On your first day arrive to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Have a yummy lunch, including Georgian national dish. Drive to Mtshketa - the first capital of Christian Georgia, located at the mix-point of Kura and Aragvi rivers. Historical Monuments of Mtskheta are included in Unesco World Cultural Heritage List. See Jvari (Holy Cross) monastery, built in the first half of the 7th century. Enjoy a delightful observing city tour around Tbilisi and have overnight. On the second day visit Bodbe monastery, where the relics of the enlightener of Georgia, St. Nino (4th century), rest. The monastery is popular among tourists and pilgrims. Originally built (9-11 centuries) at the burial place of St. Nino, the temple was not preserved to the present day. A three-nave cathedral was built in its place in the name of St. George. The temple is the center of Sighnaghi eparchy. Have lunch in a cozy atmosphere. Head to Sighnaghi - a "city of Love". This is the only city in Georgia, that has completely preserved the fortress walls. The name of the city comes from the Turkic word signakh (signak), meaning fortified place, shelter. In Sighnaghi, according to a local legend, artist in love Niko Pirosmani covered the square in front of the hotel, where his beloved woman lived (French actress Margarita de Sevres), with flowers. Come back to Yerevan, full of brilliant memories from the tour!

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