Begin your journey at the Chronicles of Georgia. While many travelers call it the “Georgian Stonehenge,” see it as a fascinating cultural paradox. Imagine the year 1985: the Soviet Union is in its twilight, yet it provides the resources for a gargantuan monument dedicated to kings, prophets, and Christian saints.

Explore this puzzle together, peeling back the layers of history to understand how Georgian artists managed to honor their heritage within a rigid imperial system. Instead of just listing names and coronation dates, look at the expressive faces etched into the 35-meter bronze pillars.

See that the resilience, humor, and character of these historical figures are very much alive in the Georgians you meet in the city’s markets and cafes today. It’s a chance to see how a nation’s “soul” was cast in bronze to ensure it would never be forgotten.

As you walk along the monument’s terrace, be greeted by an unexpected sight: a vast, shimmering blue expanse known as the Tbilisi Sea. It blends so naturally with the surrounding hills that it’s easy to forget it is actually a 1951 masterpiece of Soviet engineering.

Hear the story of how this “artificial sea” was carved out of a dry plateau to create a “Socialist Riviera” for the people, and how it continues to serve as the city’s vital lungs and favorite summer escape.

As you look down from your high vantage point at the sprawling “micro-districts” below—those iconic concrete symbols of 20th-century urban life—chat about the fascinating contrast between the rigid, planned past and the vibrant, spontaneous energy of modern Tbilisi.

See how the city has transformed, growing around these Soviet giants while maintaining its warmth and unique personality. It’s a journey through a landscape built by an empire, but inhabited by a nation that always knew how to keep its spirit intact, regardless of the era.