Tbilisi opens up many opportunities for an unusual weekend. The city has a funicular, cable car, Turtle Lake, several parks, a picturesque river and many other beauties. To see all this, it is worth spending a few days in the city. And if you want to give yourself a small, but really royal vacation, you should order a junket tour to Tbilisi.

A trip to Turtle Lake

In the north of central Tbilisi, there is a cableway created in the 50s of the 20th century. Locals consider it an architectural and technical attraction. On it you can make a trip to Turtle Lake, located in the mountains. It works 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Its lower station is located next to Vake Park, located on Ilya Chavchavadze Avenue. Once in one of the gondola booths, you can admire the picturesque landscape of the park and the memorial complex, which is dedicated to soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War.

Get to the Mount Mtatsminda top on the Tbilisi funicular

One of the most popular entertainments among city residents and tourists is a trip on the Tbilisi funicular to the top of Mount Mtatsminda, whose height is 800 meters. It was built between 1903 and 1905 and was reconstructed in 2013. It has a tilt angle of 65 degrees, operates daily from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. and runs between stations with a 10 minutes interval. You can come to the lower station, located on Chonkadze Street, near Rike Park, and sit in one of the booths with a transparent floor, designed for 8 people.

During the trip, a stop will be made at the Pantheon station. Next to it there is a cemetery where famous people in Georgia are buried, including A. Griboedov and his wife. The upper station is located on the mountain. Having reached it, you can enjoy the Tbilisi and the suburbs view; to visit the fortress of Narikala; spend time in the recreation and recreation park, operating since 1938, on which territory there is a water park and various attractions.

Get to the observation deck of Narikala fortress

When you find yourself on the Mtatsminda Mountains, you will get the opportunity to see the most famous Tbilisi landmark - the Narikala fortress surviving part, which performed a defensive function. Most of its structures have the Arab architecture style of the 7th-12th centuries. On the stairs, which do not have railings and other fences, you will be able to get to the observation deck. Standing on it, you can admire the Old Tbilisi and the Kura River panorama. You can return to the city on foot along the mountain road, having time to enjoy the beauty of the landscape.

Active holiday on the Kura River

The Kura River flowing through the Georgia and Azerbaijan territories and flowing into the Caspian Sea, divides the city into 2 parts. You can walk along its shore and see several architectural attractions. These include the Bridge of Peace, for the construction of which metal and glass were used, and the Metekhi church. You can also go kayaking or rafting.

Junket tour to Shangri La Tbilisi

Shangri La is the best casino of Georgia and the best place for the royal rest. This is unit of Storm International, Darren Keane is the CEO, and all this is a mark of quality. The company has been developing a casino network in the VIP sector for more than 25 years, so guests receive a reception, accommodation and game at the highest level. You need to pay only casino chips, the rest is Shangri La, Darren Keane announced, provides free: transfer, hotel, excellent food, all kinds of drinks, excursions and show program.

Perform various stunts at Dedaena Park

Not far from the Dry Lake is a small square called "Dedaena Park". It has benches, paved walkways and a playground designed for fans of extreme entertainment. You can visit it to relax in the trees shade and ride a bike, roller skates, skateboard or scooter, as well as perform various tricks on ski slides, varying in size and complexity.

Descent to the Zip Line

The Zip Line attraction is located at a height of 30 meters and connects Narikala fortress with the Botanical Garden. It is a scooter moving along a steel rope 300 meters long. You will get the opportunity to use the funicular to get to the fortress, which is the attraction platform top, put on equipment and sit in a special cradle. An air adventure lasts less than 1 minute. If you do not hold onto the cradle straps, but spread your arms to the sides, then the feeling of flying will be brighter. The descent will end on the lower platform, which is located in the garden central part.