Full-Day Enchanting Tbilisi Tour

Tbilisi

Vue de la Koura

Sulfur Baths

Gabriadze

Metekhi Virgin Mary Assumption Church

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Highlights

Explore historic Metekhi Church with panoramic views

Ascend the iconic Narikala Fortress via a thrilling cable car ride

Discover the enchanting Legvtakhevi Waterfall amidst lush greenery

Immerse in the cultural Sulphur-bath district at Abanotubani

Wander bustling Meidan Square, a lively cultural hub

Tbilisi

cultural, photography, sightseeing

Private Tour

1 Day

Medium

English

Description

Embark on a dynamic 7-hour tour through Tbilisi, Georgia's vibrant capital city. Start by visiting the historic Metekhi Church and exploring the iconic Narikala Fortress via a thrilling cable car ride. Next, discover the natural beauty of Legvtakhevi Waterfall and immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of the Sulphur-bath district at Abanotubani. Then, wander through the bustling Meidan Square and charming Shardeni St., and visit the revered Sioni Cathedral and the modern Peace Bridge. Finally, conclude your journey with a visit to the Gabriadze Theatre and Clock Tower before winding down at the ancient Anchiskhati Church and leisurely stroll along Baratashvili St.

Itinerary

Cultural Journey Through Georgia's Capital
- Pick-up from the hotel after breakfast.
- Visit Metekhi Church.
- Explore Narikala Fortress (by Cable car - one way).
- Discover Legvtakhevi Waterfall.
- Explore Abanotubani (Sulphur-bath district).
- Visit Meidan Square.
- Take a break for lunch. Stroll through Shardeni St. (Dark street).
- Visit Sioni Cathedral.
- Admire the Peace Bridge.
- Explore Gabriadze Theatre and Clock Tower.
- Visit Anchiskhati Church.
- Walk along Baratashvili St.
- Drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

Private Transportation and a driver

Certified Tour Guide

A bottle of water (1 per person)

Cable car fee (one way)

Pick up/drop off - from/to hotel

What's Excluded

Lunch or dinner (of course, we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes).

Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping or entertainment.

Know Before You Go

Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:

Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.

Women's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.

Attire Recommendations:

Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.

Head Covering:

Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.

Recommendation for Women:

It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.

Men's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.

Required Attire:

Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.

Hat Etiquette:

Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

Metekhi Church:

Built in the 6th century.

Erected by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali.

Symbolizes the temple of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem's Garden of Gethsemane.

Narikala fortress:

Also known as Shuris-tsikhe.

Walls date back to the 4th century, originally a Persian citadel.

Most walls built in the 8th century by Arab emirs.

Referred to as the "Mother Fortress" in Georgian sources.

Abanotubani (Sulphur-bath district):

Oldest district of Tbilisi.

Named after baths built on natural hot mineral waters.

Waters known since ancient times.

Sioni Cathedral:

Includes fence, Cathedral of the Assumption, two bell towers.

Name derived from a sacred mountain in Jerusalem, meaning "sunny."

Significant historical importance.

Gabriadze Theatre and Clock Tower:

First Georgian puppet theater in Tbilisi, built in 1981.

Individual architecture.

Clock tower, built in 2010, features a golden angel that rings a bell hourly and hosts puppet show "Circle of Life" twice daily.

Anchiskhati Cathedral:

Three-nave basilica dating back to the 6th century.

Oldest church in Tbilisi.

Connected with the icon of the Savior from Anchi Monastery in South Georgia, which arrived in 1664.

Icon carved by Beka Opizari, currently kept in the Georgian National Museum.

What To Bring

Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).

Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 100Gel)

Jackets, depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, some hats to get cover from the sun.

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

Meeting Point

Hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Cultural Journey Through Georgia's Capital

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