Tbilisi
Tbilisi is an amazing city with laced wooden balconies hanging over the Mtkvari river, a kind of theater, a festival of craftsmen, a city that loves to eat and to gossip, to amuse the soul with fiction and fun. Walking in the company of an expert historian on the winding narrow streets of the capital of Georgia and listening to amusing and fascinating stories and legends, you will not immediately notice how you find yourself in charming Tiflis...
Sights of Tbilisi
Calypso’s Tbilisi tour is exclusive, it includes excursion, lunches in the most unusual places with history, visits to the rehearsals of famous ensembles and many other bright unforgettable moments!
You can start your walk in the Fig Gorge under the “impregnable” Narikala Fortress, stroll through the Sulfur Baths district, and, wander along the ancient streets, gather the sights of the capital. Sulfur baths, by the way, is a favorite place of leisure for many famous people! So, we advise you to visit them as part of a tour to Georgia.
“Flying” director and his muse, actress Sofiko Chiaureli, Sioni Cathedral, where many important religious Christian relics are kept. Also, Sioni Cathedral is known for the fact that it was here that Princess Nino Chavchavadze and the playwright, the author of the comedy “Woe from Wit” Alexander Griboedov got married.A small French fountain in the garden, presented by the Georgian émigré to the eternal Tiflis. The Pushkin square and the former hotel "Caucasus", where a world-famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin lived. Above the city stands the beautiful temple of Sameba. The largest, Sameba temple is sometimes called the modern symbol of Georgia.
The Bridge of Peace, full of special philosophy - lights on the Bridge of Peace light up in accordance with Morse code, which conveys the chemical composition of the human body, which is a promise that all people are the same, despite nationality and religion. Crossing the Peace Bridge, we enter the Rike Park, from where you can climb the Narikala Fortress, look at the city from a height and visit the monument of The Mother of Georgia.
Another beautiful view of Tbilisi opens from Mount Mtatsminda. The name Mtatsminda is translated as Holy Mountain.
Local Cuisine
There could not be a holiday in Georgia without delicious food! Khinkali, khachapuri, kebabs - the list of Georgian dishes is endless! And chakhokhbili, which by the way, they used to say, was prepared exclusively from pheasant, now they are more often offered from chicken, but the taste is still unforgettable! So, the smallest thing you can do when you are on holiday in Georgia is to eat deliciously and have fun!
Offering tours in Tbilisi and other directions, we always give recommendations on the best accommodation choice. Therefore, the cost of the tour depends on the cost of living, excursion program and other additional options. Tour prices can be received from company managers. Also, if you are planning a vacation on an individual program, a company manager will give you a tour on request.
Do you plan a trip to Georgia? Calypso is ready to arrange the best vacations for you!