Destination
Gori
A fortress hill, the much-debated Stalin museum, and the Uplistsikhe cave town ten minutes away.
How to get to Gori
By car, Gori is about 1 h 30 min from Tbilisi (87 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 1 h 50 min away by car (103 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1 day
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Uplistsikhe cave town
- Gori fortress
- The Stalin museum
- Ateni Sioni church
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Mtskheta, twenty minutes out of Tbilisi
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Mtsvadi
- Chakhokhbili
- Nazuki
The cooking of Kartli. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Gori
Tours that include it
Questions about Gori
- How far is Gori from Tbilisi?
- About 1 h 30 min by car, 87 km.
- Which airport is closest to Gori?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 1 h 50 min away by car (103 km).
- When is the best time to visit Gori?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Gori?
- 1 day. Not counting the drive there and back.
