Mtskheta & Jvari half day from Tbilisi
Georgia's old capital and a UNESCO site 20 km from Tbilisi: Jvari monastery on the hill above the confluence of the Aragvi and the Mtkvari, and Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta. Four hours, the driver waits.
- Distance50 km
- Drive time4 h
- Pricefrom $45
Mtskheta & Jvari half day from Tbilisi: price per car
| Car | Per car return trip, driver waits | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $45 ≈ 117 GEL | $23 | $15 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $60 ≈ 156 GEL | $30 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $70 ≈ 182 GEL | $35 | $23 | $18 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $100 ≈ 260 GEL | $50 | $33 | $25 | $17 |
paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Short highway drive north of Tbilisi.
Worth stopping
- Jvari monastery (6th century).
- Svetitskhoveli cathedral and Samtavro convent.
Good to know
- Combine with the Kazbegi day trip if you have only one day — Jvari is on the way.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Driver speaks English or Russian (tell us which)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h; pay the driver — no prepayment for transfers
Mtskheta & Jvari half day from Tbilisi: questions
How much is a Mtskheta half-day trip?
$45 (≈ 117 GEL) for a sedan, per car, 4 hours.
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