• Traveler’s Meeting Point - Traveler’s Meeting Point is a welcoming space where visitors can meet fascinating people, enjoy board games, listen to great music, or savor a glass of wine.

• Metekhi Cathedral - The Virgin Mary Metekhi Church is situated on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, atop a cliff plateau. The original church on this site was likely built by Vakhtang Gorgasali, symbolically mirroring the church on Virgin Mary’s tomb in the Gethsemane garden in Jerusalem. Legend has it that the former Catholicos Kirion moved Saint Shushanik to this church in the 7th century.

• Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali - Vakhtang I Gorgasali, from the Chosroid dynasty, was a king of Iberia, also known as Kartli, during the latter half of the 5th century and the early 6th century.

Dating Vakhtang’s reign is challenging. Allied with the Byzantine Empire, he led his people in a prolonged struggle against Sasanian Iranian dominance, which concluded with Vakhtang’s defeat and the weakening of the Iberian kingdom. Tradition credits him with reorganizing the Georgian Orthodox Church and founding Tbilisi, Georgia’s modern capital. Ivane Javakhishvili dates Vakhtang’s rule to around 449–502, while Cyril Toumanoff suggests 447–522.

• Europe Square - We traverse Europe Square and learn about the crucial relationship between Georgia and the European Union.

• Rike Park - Rike Park is recognized as the newest recreational area in Tbilisi. Located on the left bank of the Kura (Mtkvari) River, it has quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and tourists, especially families, during the summer. Rike Park is easy to locate, with its main entrance adjacent to the stunning pedestrian ‘Bridge of Peace.’ The park offers numerous entertainment options, including singing and dancing fountains, artificial climbing walls, a children’s maze, mega-chess boards, footpaths, and tranquil corners. The starting point of a newly opened cable car to Narikala Fortress is in Rike Park, along with several stylish bars and restaurants.

• Tbilisi Cable Car - We take a cable car to reach the Mother of Georgia statue and enjoy breathtaking views from there.

• Kartlis Deda - Kartvlis Deda (Mother of a Georgian), often mistakenly called Kartlis Deda, is a monument in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and has become a city symbol. The statue was erected atop Sololaki Hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Renowned Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-meter aluminum figure of a woman in traditional Georgian attire. She embodies the Georgian national character: in her left hand, she holds a bowl of wine to welcome friends, and in her right hand, a sword for foes.

• The Bridge of Peace - The Bridge of Peace is a must-see attraction in Tbilisi. This pedestrian glass and steel bridge, with its bow-shaped design, spans the Mtkvari (Kura) River in the Georgian capital. Officially opened in May 2010, the bridge was transported to Georgia from Italy in 200 unassembled parts. It stretches 156 meters and features over 10,000 LED bulbs that illuminate daily 90 minutes before sunset.

• საქართველოს საპატრიარქო გრემის სასულიერო სემინარია - We pause at the Patriarchate of Georgia to learn intriguing facts about the site.

• Anchiskhati Basilica - Located in the historical district of upper Kala on Shavteli Street, the Anchiskhati Basilica dates back to the 6th century. Historical sources attribute its construction to Dachi Ujarmeli (from Ujarma). Initially named after the Virgin Mary’s Birth, it was later renamed Anchiskhati. In 1675, Peter Meskhi moved the image of Christ not made by hand from the Anchi Church to this one, and was appointed pastor by the Catholicon Domenici. From then on, the Meskhishvilis served as pastors of the church. Peter’s son, Alex, founded the calligraphers’ dynasty known as the Aleximaskhishvilis.

• Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater - In 2010, Rezo Gabriadze constructed a unique clock tower next to the marionette theater in Tbilisi’s old town. Every hour, an angel emerges with a small hammer to ring the bell. Inside the tower is a small puppet theater, and twice daily, at 12:00 and 19:00, “The Circle of Life” show is performed. Rezo adorned the tower with hundreds of tiles he designed himself, making it an iconic architectural feature of Tbilisi. It is often referred to as the Tower with a clock or the Tower with the angel.

• Sioni Cathedral Church - Sioni Cathedral is situated on a street of the same name, in one of Tbilisi’s oldest districts, upper Kala. According to legend, the first church on this site was built by King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 5th century.

• Tone Bakery - Enjoy traditional Georgian pie and lemonade.

• Tamada (Toastmaster) Statue - Tamada means toastmaster in Georgian. We stop to hear captivating stories about the toastmastering tradition.

• Shardeni Street - Shardeni Street is one of the most popular and picturesque streets in Tbilisi. This pedestrian street is so renowned that no visitor leaves Georgia without exploring Shardeni Street.

• Abanotubani - “Abanotubani” refers to the district in Tbilisi’s Old Town. It features a street (Abanos Kucha) lined with public bathhouses that utilize the sulfurous waters from the area’s numerous hot springs.

• Leghvtakhevi Waterfall - Leghvtakhevi is the waterfall visited during the tour; it is a favored spot for both Georgians and tourists to relax when the weather is warm.

• Cable car ride
• Traditional Georgian Lemonade
• Traditional Georgian Pie
• A professional guide service
• Online support

• Gratuities for a tour guide (optional)

• The minimum age of a traveler is 5.
• Cable cars won’t be operating during the windy weather.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
• Dress code for a church - It’s not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.