Calypso Tours to the ancient capital Mtskheta include a fascinating excursion, lunches in the most unusual places with history and visiting iconic sights! Jvari Monastery is a masterpiece of classical architecture, a temple with a Byzantine echo, which also houses the most "brand" viewing platform. It is from the monastery of Jvari that the breathtaking view of the embrace of Aragvi and Mtkvari river opens, a place of inspiration to so many world known poets and writes. As part of the tour we also offer to see the stone bridge constructed under the order of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus - Pompey the Great, dating back to 65 BC. The current Samtavro Convent (11th century), where King Mirian and Queen Nana are buried. They were the first to receive the baptism of the Christian faith from St. Nino.

Five shrines of the Svetitskhoveli cathedral named after the 12 Apostles. The very place where, according to legend, in the 4th century, cedar grew in the royal garden, which later became a sacred tree. To this day, Mtskheta is the heart of the Georgian church. The main internal church ceremonies are held in the ancient capital, in the cathedral of Svetitskhoveli. Miracles of the fresco The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church of John the Baptist of the Shio-Mgvime monastery and the hermit monk St. Shio with incense smoking on his hand.

There could not be a holiday in Georgia without delicious food! Mtskheta is famous for its delicious lobio (red beans) in a pot, as well as khinkali and khachapuri. Unique cheese "dambali khacho" - its homeland is just in Mtskheta! This moldy curd cheese from sour milk is produced by locals for several thousand years, and they have reached perfection in the art of its preparation. Balls of cottage cheese are dried, smoked, and then stored in clay pots, where they are covered with moldy crust. At the annual festival of cheese dambali hacho from Mtskheta is recognized as the winner. So, the smallest thing you can do when you are on holiday in Georgia is to eat deliciously and have fun!

The cost of the tour depends on the cost of living, excursion program and other additional options. Tour prices can be received from company managers. Also, if you are planning a vacation on an individual program, a company manager will give you a tour on request.

Do you plan a trip to Georgia? Calypso is ready to arrange the best vacations for you!