Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Mtskheta
4.9
75 reviews
1-2 days
From $50per person
About Mtskheta
Mtskheta, one of Georgia’s oldest cities, is a spiritual and historical treasure with UNESCO-listed cathedrals and hilltop monasteries.
History & Culture
Mtskheta was the ancient capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia and remains the religious center of Georgia. It was where Christianity was declared the state religion in 337 AD.
Top Highlights
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Jvari Monastery
Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers
Antique-style streets
Local Cuisine
Lobio
$5-8Bean stew served in clay pots with cornbread
Churchkhela
$2-4Walnuts dipped in thickened grape juice and dried
Badrijani
$4-7Fried eggplant rolls with walnut paste
$50per person
4.9
Free cancellation • No booking fees
Travel Information
Best Time to Visit
March-May, September-November
Weather
Mild winters and warm summers
Getting There
Marshrutkas and taxis from Tbilisi
Accommodation
Guesthouses and boutique hotels ($30-100/night)
Location
41.8420, 44.7206