Tbilisi Trip Overview
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics.
Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention between various global powers.
Mtskheta was the ancient capital of Kartli, the East Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. and was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337. The property consists of the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral and the
Samtavro Monastery.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tbilisi, Georgia, Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics.
Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention between various global powers.
Mtskheta was the ancient capital of Kartli, the East Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. and was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337. The property consists of the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral and the
Samtavro Monastery.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Abanotubani, Abano St, Tbilisi Georgia
Walkthrough Abanotubani to see an ancient Sulphur area with amazing buildings.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Shardeni Street, Tbilisi Georgia
A small pedestrian street, one of the single centers of the city’s cultural and social life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sioni Cathedral Church, 3, Sioni Street Old Town, Tbilisi Georgia
Sioni Cathedral is one of the most known monuments in the Old Town. the cathedral was originally built in the 5 th – 6 th centuries.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Erekle II Turn, T’bilisi, Georgia
Walkthrough the old streets of Tbilisi.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi Georgia
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Aerial Tramway in Tbilisi, Rike Park, Tbilisi Georgia
We will use the Cable car to reach the Narikala fortress,
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
Walk thought Glass bridge, and take Cable cars to Narikala Fortress, Oldest fort in Tbilisi.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, Elia Hill, Tbilisi Georgia
Visit One of the largest Orthodox building in the world, to see amazing architectural complex and views on Tbilisi.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Jvari Monastery, RPQM+C79, Mtskheta, Georgia
Drive to Old Capital -Mtskheta, to see Jvari Monastery on top of the hill, built in 5h century.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia
– Driver to Old Capital Mtskheta to see one of the main cathedral of the country, where the mantle of Jesus Crist is buried.
– Walk thought ancient city’s street to look for the souvenirs, taste Wine Icecream and Georgian Sweets.
Duration: 1 hour
