Near Tbilisi
Mtskheta
The shortest trip you can take from Tbilisi: just 30 minutes. A small town that was Georgia's capital 1,500 years ago, with a hilltop monastery above the meeting of two rivers of different colours.
0.5
hrs from TBS airport
6.5
hrs from BUS airport
Half a daySuggested stay
Why visit Mtskheta?
✓Only 30 minutes from Tbilisi
✓Fits into any day with no extra planning
✓Perfect for arrival day or departure day
✓A UNESCO World Heritage site
What to see
1
Jvari MonasteryOn a hilltop — from here you see the two rivers meeting in different colours.
2
Svetitskhoveli CathedralGeorgia's largest historic church, inside a stone wall.
3
The old town streetCraft shops, churchkhela and local honey.
Best time to visit
All year — half a day is enough in any season.
How to get to Mtskheta
There is no train and no comfortable public transport between Georgian cities. The practical option for a family is a car with a driver who meets you at the airport, stays with you throughout, and knows the mountain roads.
Cars serving Mtskheta
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$110 / day
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Sedan with driver
$105 / day
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Sedan with driver
$170 / day
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Common questions about Mtskheta
Is it worth visiting?
Yes, especially since it does not cost you a whole day. It is usually added to arrival day or to the Kazbegi road.