{"id":485,"date":"2025-10-06T14:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/?p=485"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:42:58","slug":"mtskheta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/mtskheta\/","title":{"rendered":"Mtskheta from Tbilisi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mtskheta: Guide to Ancient Monasteries<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta – is located just 20 km from Tbilisi. I\u2019ve been to this city several times and will definitely visit again at the first opportunity. Coming to Georgia and not going to Mtskheta is simply a travel crime.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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How to get to Mtskheta<\/h2>\n

Seeing Mtskheta from Tbilisi is easy – you can get there by car, use public transport, join a tour, or simply take a taxi.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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By Car<\/h3>\n

Rent a car, even just for one day. This way, you can not only visit Mtskheta but also get to Gori and Uplistsikhe. I always rent cars only through LocalRent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Traffic and parking in Georgia are no different from other countries. On the highways, of course, there are real daredevils who are late somewhere and will want to overtake you, but there aren\u2019t many, and you just need to drive carefully and follow the rules.<\/p>\n

You absolutely need to book the car in advance. During the high season, there are almost no cars available.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss on my blog: Car Rentals in Georgia – the best options + everything about driving and traffic rules.<\/p>\n

Taxi<\/h3>\n

You can try to negotiate with taxi drivers on the street. But there are a few nuances – the drivers don\u2019t speak English, so you\u2019ll have to use Google Translate. And 100% they\u2019ll overcharge you, because, well, they\u2019re taxi drivers.<\/p>\n

The most reliable option is to book a ride online at gotrip.ge<\/a>. I\u2019ve used this service several times when I didn\u2019t want to drive myself. You set up your route online on the website. For example, here\u2019s a ready-made route<\/a> from Tbilisi to Mtskheta. But you can also add other stops, like a trip to Uplistsikhe. The final price doesn\u2019t change, and you pay in cash at the end of the trip. You can choose the driver and car, read real reviews. Unlimited stops along the route for photos, food. It\u2019s like renting a car with a driver. Safe, comfortable, and fun!<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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By Public Transport<\/h3>\n

A minibus (marshrutka) from Didube Bus Station. This is the simplest and most affordable way. When you exit the metro, ask passersby where the stop for Mtskheta is. The minibuses run very frequently, every 15 minutes, and the ride takes about 25 minutes. In Mtskheta, you should get off in the center, at a stop not far from Svetitskhoveli.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tours by Locals<\/h3>\n

All english guided group tours you can find here<\/a>. For example: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe Day Tour<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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