DISCOVER GEORGIA’S SACRED HISTORY & LEGENDARY BATTLEFIELDS
Discover, Didgori!
Chronicles of Georgia · Didgori · Jvari Monastery (UNESCO) · Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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What's included
- A bottle of water
- A guided tour of important places
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver
- Entrance fees to monasteries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fuel fee
- Parking fees
- Private Transportation
- Professionally guided tour
- Russian speaking driver
- Lunch
Didgori – Historic Battlefield of Georgia
Didgori is one of the most important historical sites in Georgia, famous for the Battle of Didgori (1121), where King David IV of Georgia (David the Builder) achieved a decisive victory against the Seljuk Empire.
Chronicles of Georgia
Jvari Monastery
Jvari Monastery is a historic monastery located on a hill above Mtskheta. It was built in the 6th century and offers stunning views of the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.
Mtskheta
Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia, where history, religion, and breathtaking views come together.
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Chronicles of Georgia & Ancient Capitals Tour: Didgori, Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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We will pick you up from your hotel and start our journey to discover the best highlights of Georgia.
Chronicles of Georgia, Didgori, Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – History, Faith & Panoramic Landscapes
This full-day excursion begins with a visit to the monumental Chronicles of Georgia, where massive stone pillars illustrate key moments of Georgian history, kings, and Christian traditions, all set against panoramic views of the Tbilisi Sea.
The journey continues to Mtskheta to explore the sacred Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the river confluence and one of the finest examples of early Georgian Christian architecture.
Next, you travel to the historic Didgori Battlefield, the symbolic site of Georgia’s famous 1121 victory under King David the Builder, representing courage and national pride.
The tour concludes at the magnificent Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the spiritual heart of Georgia and one of its most important religious landmarks, believed to house the robe of Christ.
At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.
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This tour offers a journey through some of Georgia’s most significant historical, spiritual, and cultural landmarks, combining ancient heritage with breathtaking landscapes around Tbilisi and Mtskheta.
You will begin with the monumental Chronicles of Georgia, a striking modern monument overlooking the Tbilisi Sea. The massive stone pillars depict key moments from Georgian history, Christianity, and royal heritage, offering both impressive architecture and panoramic views of the city.
Next, the tour continues to the historic battlefield of Didgori Battlefield, the site of the legendary 1121 victory that shaped Georgia’s Golden Age under King David the Builder. It is a place of remembrance, symbolizing resilience and national pride.
You will then visit the serene hilltop monastery of Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. This 6th-century architectural masterpiece is one of the earliest examples of Georgian Christian architecture and offers breathtaking panoramic views.
The final stop is the spiritual heart of Georgia, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, also part of the UNESCO-listed monuments of Mtskheta. This grand cathedral is believed to house Christ’s robe and remains one of the most sacred and important religious sites in the country.
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