Things to do in Georgia

Where to go in Georgia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.

Places to visit in Georgia

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Tbilisi: Flights are cheapest in January-February and November, when you can save roughly 30-40% versus the peak summer months of June-August; mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) consistently undercut weekend fares by 10-15%, and booking 6-10 weeks out tends to hit the sweet spot for transatlantic connections via Istanbul.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Stroll the Old Town (Dzveli Tbilisi) Wander carved wooden balconies, crumbling churches, and courtyard cafés, the architectural eye candy is endless and entirely free.
Bridge of Peace & Rike Park Cross the futuristic glass pedestrian bridge and relax in the riverside park popular with locals for picnics and evening strolls.
Narikala Fortress hike via Botanic Garden path A scenic uphill walk through the Tbilisi Botanical Garden leads directly to the fortress ramparts, combine both for a full half-day outing.
Dry Bridge Flea Market A sprawling weekend antique market selling Soviet memorabilia, vintage jewelry, and Georgian art, fascinating even if you buy nothing.
Metekhi Church & riverside walk Peer into one of Tbilisi's oldest churches perched dramatically on a cliff above the Mtkvari River, then walk the scenic embankment promenade.

Machakhela (chain, multiple locations), Adjaruli khachapuri, the boat-shaped cheese bread with egg and butter Plates $2-5
Shavi Lomi (Chugureti district), Lobiani (bean-stuffed bread) and Georgian salad with walnut sauce Plates $3-7
Café Leila (Marjanishvili area), Khinkali (soup dumplings), order at least 5, pay per piece Plates $2-5