Flight, 00:55–07:50
Flight Moscow VKO to Tbilisi
Azerbaijan Airlines J2810, J28229, VKO 00:55 → TBS 07:50, 1 stop, 5 h 55 min
Budget connection from Vnukovo to Tbilisi with one stop.
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Tbilisi in 5 days from Moscow
Tbilisi on a budget: food, history and views
Five budget-friendly days in Tbilisi: old-town history, fortress and hilltop views, gardens and parks, and plenty of khinkali and Georgian wine.
€1,117 – €1,348€559 – €674 per person
An example trip for 2 people from Moscow, priced on October 29, 2026 for its own dates. Prices change, so plan your own trip for today's flights and hotels.
Budget
€814 at live prices, plus €303 – €534 estimated for meals, sights and getting around.
For 2 people: €559 – €674 each.
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- Activities
- €5 – €9
- Food & drinks
- €260 – €458
- Local transport
- €38 – €67
- Hotel
- €94
- Flights & transport
- €720
Day 1, Tue, Dec 8
Arrival and first khinkali
Arrive, settle into the old centre, khinkali and a park walk.
Stay, 13:30–14:00
Historical centre (3min walk to RUSTAVELI ave)
Highly rated, well-priced apartment in the historical centre, a short walk from Rustaveli Avenue.
- Ironing board
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Smoke-free
Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.
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2 km, about 25 min on foot
Restaurant, 14:45–16:00
Khinkali Collection
Freedom Square, 19 Aleksandr Pushkin St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
A hugely popular khinkali spot, ideal for a first taste of Georgian dumplings.
800 m, about 11 min on foot
Sight, 16:30–17:30
Rike Park
MRV6+63X, Tbilisi, Georgia
Biking, art & dining in an urban setting. Home to Bridge of Peace, this city park offers sculptures, biking trails, cafes & a kids' play area.
City park with sculptures and the Bridge of Peace, an easy first stroll.
FreeOpen map
1 km, about 13 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:00–20:30
Ranina Georgian Restaurant
3 Pkhovi St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
Well-loved Georgian restaurant for a relaxed welcome dinner of local classics.
Café, 09:00–10:00
Cafe Sololaki
14 ლერმონტოვი 9, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
Cosy, well-rated cafe in the historic Sololaki district for coffee and breakfast.
900 m, about 11 min on foot
Sight, 10:30–11:45
Narikala Fortress
MRQ5+6G6, Tbilisi, Georgia
Scenic ruins of a centuries-old fort. Picturesque remnants of a 4th-century fortress with a restored church & panoramic city views.
Remnants of a 4th-century fortress with a restored church and panoramic city views, a must for history lovers.
FreeOpen map
1.1 km, about 14 min on foot
Sight, 12:00–14:45
Tbilisi Free Walking Tours
Freedom Square, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Top-rated free walking tour to hear the stories behind Tbilisi's old town.
FreeOpen map
3 km, about 8 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 15:00–16:15
Pkhali Khinkali
133 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave, Tbilisi 0112, Georgia
Casual spot for pkhali and khinkali, a good budget Georgian lunch.
2.5 km, about 7 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 19:30–21:00
Dariko Georgian Restaurant
3 Pkhovi St, Tbilisi 0101, Georgia
Very popular Georgian restaurant; a good place to try khachapuri and other classics.
Day 3, Thu, Dec 10
Gardens and monuments
Botanical garden nature and a monumental history sculpture.
Café, 09:00–10:00
Lui Coffee
23-23a Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia
Round-the-clock favourite cafe for a quick coffee and breakfast.
4.7 km, about 13 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:15–12:00
Botanical Garden Waterfall
MRP2+XVH, Tbilisi, Georgia
A waterfall in the botanical garden, a green escape for nature lovers.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
700 m, about 8 min on foot
Restaurant, 12:30–13:45
Mziani მზიანი
5 Geronti Kikodze St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Well-rated local restaurant for a midday Georgian meal.
11.1 km, about 30 min by taxi or transit. Worth checking how to get there.
Sight, 15:00–16:30
Chronicles of Georgia
QRC6+65V, Chronicles of Georgia Temqa, Tbilisi, Georgia
Massive, uncompleted sculpture on a hill. Unfinished hilltop sculpture with vast pillars depicting Georgian history & the life of Christ.
Massive unfinished hilltop sculpture with pillars depicting Georgian history and the life of Christ.
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10.1 km, about 28 min by taxi or transit. Worth checking how to get there.
Restaurant, 19:00–20:30
Charru Georgian Restaurant
1 Fkhovi street, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
Highly rated Georgian restaurant for a hearty traditional dinner.
Café, 09:00–10:00
Kvarts coffee
26 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Busy, popular coffee house for a simple breakfast.
4.9 km, about 13 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:15–11:45
Vake Park
76 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia
Park with play areas, rides & a memorial. Popular park featuring a fountain, hilltop WWII memorial & play equipment & rides for kids.
Popular free park with a fountain and hilltop WWII memorial, nice for a morning walk.
FreeOpen map
3.9 km, about 11 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 12:30–13:45
GOBI | გობი
31 Vasil Barnov St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Top-rated restaurant for a foodie lunch.
1.2 km, about 15 min on foot
Sight, 15:00–16:30
Funicular Park
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Georgia
Hilltop park above the city, free to wander.
FreeOpen map
300 m, about 4 min on foot
Sight, 16:35–17:15
Mtatsminda View Point
Mtatsminda Plateau, 0114, Tbilisi, 9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Georgia
Highly rated lookout over Tbilisi from Mtatsminda.
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3.1 km, about 8 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 19:30–21:00
Craft Wine Restaurant
54 Egnate Ninoshvili St, Tbilisi 0112, Georgia
Wine-focused restaurant, great for pairing Georgian wines with dinner.
Day 5, Sat, Dec 12
Farewell and departure
Breakfast, cable car views, farewell khinkali and the flight home.
Café, 09:30–10:30
cafe Madeleine
0108 17 Paolo Iashvili Street, Sololaki St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Top-rated little cafe for a relaxed last breakfast and coffee.
1.4 km, about 18 min on foot
Sight, 11:00–12:00
Mother of Georgia Tramway
1 დუტუ მეგრელის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Georgia
Cable car ride up toward the Mother of Georgia area with views over the old town.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
1.8 km, about 23 min on foot
Restaurant, 12:30–13:45
Khinkali & Wine • ხინკალი & ღვინო
20 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Small, highly rated spot for one last plate of khinkali with local wine.
Flight, 23:00–11:20
Flight Tbilisi to Moscow VKO
Azerbaijan Airlines J28226, J2807, TBS 23:00 → VKO 11:20 (next day), 1 stop, 13 h 20 min
Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Return connection to Moscow Vnukovo.
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