Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Georgia  /  Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region  /  Mtskheta  /  Samtavro Church

Samtavro Church, Mtskheta

4.7
#4 of 9 in Things to do in Mtskheta
World heritage site · Church · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Create an itinerary including Samtavro Church
Part of a monastery complex, Samtavro Church attracts tourists with its ancient wall paintings and tombs of the first king and queen of Georgia. Although most of the complex dates back to 11th, the foundations were set in the 4th century. Inside, admire the dome ceiling built from stone and without ground support, and the wall murals depicting biblical events. Use our Mtskheta tour planner to visit Samtavro Church on your trip to Mtskheta, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Samtavro Church

FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mtskheta - The First Capital Of Georgia Mtskheta - The First Capital Of Georgia
5.0
Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Tours from $45 ›
FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours) Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
Tours from $57 ›
FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to Mtskheta from Tbilsi Private Tour to Mtskheta from Tbilsi
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Tours from $72 ›
FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5 places in 1 day - Mtskheta - Jvari - Chronicle of Georgia and more 5 places in 1 day - Mtskheta - Jvari - Chronicle of Georgia and more
5.0
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Tours from $49 ›
FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to Mtskheta and Georgian Wine Tasting from Tbilisi Private Tour to Mtskheta and Georgian Wine Tasting from Tbilisi
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
Tours from $117 ›
FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour to Ancient Capital Mtskheta Tour to Ancient Capital Mtskheta
5.0
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Tours from $20 ›
FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Private tours Mtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Private tours
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
Tours from $50 ›
FROM $141 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tbilisi and Mtskheta cities private, cultural tour Tbilisi and Mtskheta cities private, cultural tour
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $141 ›
FROM $478 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Best of Mtskheta Walking Tour The Best of Mtskheta Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Tours from $478 ›
FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ancient Capital "Mtskheta" city tour Ancient Capital "Mtskheta" city tour
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Tours from $26 ›
FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe Tour Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Tours from $71 ›
FROM $564 BOOK WITH VIATOR All-inclusive. GEORGIA AND ARMENIA. TOUR FOR 6 DAYS. All-inclusive. GEORGIA AND ARMENIA. TOUR FOR 6 DAYS.
Duration: 6 days
Tours from $564 ›

Samtavro Church reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
139 reviews
Google
4.9
TripAdvisor
  • By uncvcutraveller
    The place is nice but I was not allowed to go in to see the interior. There may have been some prayers but unclear. I think the driver said that if prayrers are going on, the monk (or priest) has the....  more
    The place is nice but I was not allowed to go in to see the interior. There may have been some prayers but unclear. I think the driver said that if prayrers are going on, the monk (or priest) has the....  more »
  • By Wanderer794656
    We did a day in Mtskheta exploring and popped into the cathedral for a quick peak after lunch. It’s like many you see in the region, but easy to visit and has a large garden inside. Historically it’s....  more
    We did a day in Mtskheta exploring and popped into the cathedral for a quick peak after lunch. It’s like many you see in the region, but easy to visit and has a large garden inside. Historically it’s....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor ›
Google
  • By Мишанья К
    Great place, lovely people, brilliant weather ...
  • By Klaas Plas
    Great very old church. 400 AD
See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Mtskheta

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Popular things to do in Mtskheta

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral ©
World heritage site
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Jvari Church ©
Church
Jvari Church
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta ©
Ruin
The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Mutso ©
Ruin
Mutso
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Mtskheta

Uplistsiche Cave Town ©
Ruin
Uplistsiche Cave Town
Gori
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Stalin Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Stalin Museum
Gori
3.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble ©
Historic Site
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Ananuri
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Alaverdi St. George Cathedral ©
Church
Alaverdi St. George Cathedral
Telavi
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Samtavro Church by other users

15 days in Georgia BY A USER FROM LATVIA Kutaisi Gagra Batumi 11 days in Georgia BY A USER FROM INDIA Tbilisi Mestia Gagra 49 days in Georgia BY A USER FROM GEORGIA Signagi Lagodekhi Tsinandali 36 days in Georgia BY A USER FROM SAUDI ARABIA Ananuri Kutaisi Sukhumi 14 days in Tbilisi BY A USER FROM GEORGIA Food Tours Turkish Baths The Bridge of Peace 15 days in Georgia BY A USER FROM GERMANY Kutaisi Gagra Batumi
See all trips