Only 20km north of Tbilisi lies one of Georgia’s oldest cities, Mtskheta (pronounced M-ts-khe-ta). Due to its historical significance and numerous cultural monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. As the birthplace and one of the most vibrant centers of Christianity in Georgia, Mtskheta was declared as the "Holy City" by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2014. Well worth a visit, even if just to see the many churches and historical sites, as well as to sample the local cuisine and, of course, wine.

Mtskheta is accessible by mini-bus from Didube bus station in Tbilisi, services run every hour.