North-west to Mtskheta, the old Georgian capital and spiritual centre. The 6th century Jvari Church and 11th century Svetitskhoveli (Church of the Living Column). The nearby ancient city of Bagineti, and, if time, the remains of a bath-house in the classical city of Zalissa-Dzalisi with ancient swimming pool and mosaics. On to Kutaisi. Overnight at Tskaltubo Resort, Kutaisi.