Tbilisi International Airport 46 min
mtatsminda (33 min) Known as the Holy Mountain, this peak accessed by a funicular offers scenic views of the city. Georgian National Museum (29 min) Many of the country's most significant historical & archaeological finds in an 1865 museum. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (7 min) This iconic 11th-century Eastern Orthodox cathedral features a 4th-century baptismal font. Dry Bridge Market (28 min) Alfresco flea market displaying varied wares daily, from art & housewares to Soviet memorabilia. Mtatsminda Pantheon (33 min) Landmark necropolis & final resting place of legendary authors, dancers, national heroes & scholars. Mtatsminda Park (43 min) Opened in the 1930s, this hilltop amusement park features rides, cafes & views of Tbilisi. Shio-Mgvime monastery (19 min) Historic medieval compound & pilgrimage site featuring 2 church buildings & a storied cave. Jvari Monastery of Mtskheta (15 min) Clifftop orthodox monastery dating to circa 590 CE, featuring bas-relief carvings on the facade. Samtavro's Convent (4 min) Ancient monastery with fortresslike walls & a restored interior with wall paintings. Lake Lisi (28 min) Small lake with a rocky landscape & shrub vegetation offering recreational boating & hiking. Art Museum of Georgia (28 min) Spacious museum displaying Georgian, Russian & Eastern art, plus icons, crucifixes & jewels. Kashueti St. George Church (28 min) This 1910 Georgian Orthodox Christian church is a replica of an 11th-century cathedral. Turtle Lake (38 min) Recreational lake providing walking paths, paddle boat rentals & public concerts & festivities. Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tbilisi (28 min) Opera & ballet in a unique, neo-Moorish venue & cultural hub from the 19th century. Open Air Museum of Ethnography (36 min) Open-air museum featuring crafts, artifacts & examples of traditional Georgian buildings. |