Top Things to do in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, Georgia
Discover the best top things to do in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, Georgia including The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Trusso Valley, Juta Valley, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Church, Jvari Church, Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Gudauri Ski Resort, Shio-Mgvime Monastery, Sports & Ski.
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1. The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 45adya - Bucharest, Romania
The renovated old houses surrounding the Mtskheta cathedral transformed in small taverns, coffee shops, wine bars and souvenir shops are very offering for many tastes. The cathedral itself with its tall stone wall is majestic. A must see at about 24 km near Tbilisi.
2. Trusso Valley
3. Juta Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By luissousacunha - Tbilisi, Georgia
Went there in a snow hike this month. Great place, located 2230 m in altitude and in between Kazbegi natural park as a fresh and pure air to breathe. The landscape is overwhelming. If you like fresh air and nature on the best, and also like to walk that's a great place. In the village there's a sauna and some accommodation.
4. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By S9788OVmohameds - Alexandria, Egypt
A UNESCO world heritage site. Mtskheta was the capital of Georgia at the time of its glory and this Cathedral is the majestic proof. Built in the early middle ages by the medieval Georgian architect Arsukisdze but the area itself dates back to the 4th century where it's believed to be the burial site of the holy mantle. It is also the burial place of many of the local Kings and queens like Vakhtang Gorgasali, Erekle the 2nd and the interesting tomb of queen Tamar the wife of king George the XI, with writing in old georgian and arabic.
5. Samtavro Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By W417MHscottb - Royton, United Kingdom
Beautiful interior and exterior, free to visit, must cover knees and women cover their hair to go inside (there are sarongs to borrow at the door) and it’s in a lovely little town.
6. Jvari Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The original name of the Jvari Church was "Church of the Holy Cross". The church that is considered by many Georgians to be the most sacred place in Georgia stands exactly where the "Holy Tree Cross" was established by King Mirian the 3rd, shortly after he converted to Christianity. The church has been build just above the location of the cross. The view from the top of the hilltop of the church towards the valleys of the 2 rivers is very impressive.
7. Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By TheLush101 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Visited here with a friend in September 2019. We hired a car and drove from Tbilisi to Ananuri. You first see the massive reservoir with it's turquoise green/blue water, then descend down over a bridge towards the Ananuri complex - it's pretty hard to miss as it's fairly busy, with tourists on the bridge taking photos, then stalls on the military highway, with cars and lorries driving past. There's a car park by the complex which can get fairly busy. We parked up and, after taking some photos from the bridge, we headed down the hill to the foot of the reservoir first to take some photos from the water's edge. You can ride a donkey / horse up and down here if you want. For the best photos, I'd advise wearing some shorts and walking along the slipway slightly into the water for the best angle. You can also take boat trips on the reservoir from here if you want. We then wandered back up and changed in to trousers (which you'll need to enter the church) and headed into the complex itself. It's a fortress surrounding two churches. We climbed up the tower to get a photo first - I was in flipflops which wasn't ideal but still do-able. The walkways aren't great etc, so trainers are better if you plan to climb - the floors are just wooden planks with some gaps in them. But the effort is worth it for the views. The church isn't the most spectacular on the inside but is still a good example of a Georgian Orthodox Church with interesting frescoes. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here, however my friend enjoyed it more. It's a stunning location - be prepared for the crowds but enjoy every second you're there.
8. Gudauri Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 462 reviews
Winter: Backcountry Tours, Freeride Tours, Ski Tours, Ski rent, Snowmobile, Tandem Paragliding Tours, Accomodation, Transfer in all of Georgia. In summer: Trekking, Rafting, Horse riding, ATV, 4x4 rides, Tandem Paragliding Tours, Paragliding XC tours, Vol bivouac paragliding, Accomodation, Transfer in all of Georgia,
Reviewed By MohQut - Amman, Jordan
Gudauri is a mountain that is covered with white snow during the winter months. There are many activities that you can do in Gudauri resort during the snow season, you can rent Ski gear, you can take Ski lessons, rent a Snowmobile, take the cable car to the top of the mountain and enjoy the mesmerizing view, or you can sit down and enjoy a meal and a drink. Gudauri is good to spend the day, but I am not sure it would be worth staying for multiple days unless you really like to wake up surrounded by the white cold snow and repeat the same activities.
9. Shio-Mgvime Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By CATFLY - Toronto, Canada
During our tree weeks trip to Georgia, we attended multiple monasteries and churches. Shio-Mgvime Monastery is an amazing and a peaceful place, far away from the tourist hustle. We were lucky to meet a monk in Mtsheta who recommended to take a drive to Shio-Mgvime Monastery as he was from this Monastery, so we came with him together. We were worried it would be too far but it’s not a long drive from Mtsheta; plus it’s a nice drive. Highly recommended.
10. Sports & Ski
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By nirh2020
We arrived to gudauti with a taxi and came past this lovely ski rental all the gentlmen in the store were so kind, helped us get the right equipment and showed us to the sky cable car, we came to the cable car and one of the ski legs fell of when we could not find it we came to the store and vasilis one of the store employees explained we had to pay and if they find they will transfer the money, he also helped us get a 8lari ticket all the way back to Tbilisi and when we saw we forgot the passport they turned back and we received the passport and all the money for the lost ski leg that they have found!!! Very nice experience from the store and great staff!!! Thanx for everything
