Tbilisi and Baku: A Caucasus Food and History Week
A budget-minded week of history, food and nature: three days in Tbilisi for fortresses, gardens and Georgian feasts, then three in Baku for the Old City, Caspian views and the Yanar Dag fires.
€1,305 at live prices, plus €555 – €978 estimated for meals, sights and getting around.
For 2 people: €930 – €1,142 each.
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Day 1, Tue, Dec 1
Tbilisi
Early arrival, old fortress views, a riverside park and your first Georgian feasts.
Flight, 00:55–07:50
Azerbaijan Airlines J2810, J28229, VKO 00:55 → TBS 07:50, 1 stop, 5 h 55 min
Overnight one-stop flight from Vnukovo that lands early, giving you a full first day in Tbilisi.
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Stay, 09:00–09:15
Laid-back hostel offering simple dorms & private rooms, as well as a TV lounge & a common kitchen.
Highly rated, budget-friendly central stay. Drop your bags here and head straight into the old town.
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700 m, about 9 min on foot
Café, 09:30–10:30
14 ლერმონტოვი 9, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
A well-loved café in the Sololaki district, good for a relaxed first breakfast and coffee.
900 m, about 11 min on foot
Sight, 11:00–12:30
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.
Ruins of a 4th-century fortress with a restored church and panoramic city views. A perfect history intro.
1.5 km, about 19 min on foot
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
3 Pkhovi St, Tbilisi 0101, Georgia
A popular Georgian restaurant. Try khachapuri and khinkali for a proper local food start.
1 km, about 13 min on foot
Sight, 15:00–16:00
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.
A riverside city park with sculptures and the Bridge of Peace. Good for an easy stroll after lunch.
1 km, about 13 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:00–20:30
3 Pkhovi St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
A much-loved Georgian restaurant. A good place to sample regional dishes with local wine.
Day 2, Wed, Dec 2
Tbilisi
Botanical garden nature, a guided history walk and a wine-led dinner.
Café, 09:00–10:00
Dedaena park, Tbilisi, Georgia
A specialty coffee spot for a quality brew and a light breakfast.
2 km, about 25 min on foot
Sight, 10:30–11:45
MRP2+XVH, Tbilisi, Georgia
A waterfall tucked inside the botanical garden below the fortress. A green, nature escape in the city.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
1 km, about 12 min on foot
Sight, 12:00–14:30
Freedom Square, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
A top-rated guided walk through Tbilisi's history and old neighborhoods. Tip-based and budget-friendly.
1 km, about 13 min on foot
Restaurant, 14:45–16:00
1 Mitropan Laghidze St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
A well-reviewed restaurant for a late, relaxed lunch after the tour.
2.2 km, about 27 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:00–20:30
54 Egnate Ninoshvili St, Tbilisi 0112, Georgia
A wine-focused restaurant. Pair Georgian dishes with craft natural wines.
3.7 km, about 10 min by taxi or transit
Bar, 21:00–22:30
56 Lado Asatiani St, Tbilisi, Georgia
A small, perfectly rated bar for a nightcap.
Day 3, Thu, Dec 3
Tbilisi
A monumental history sculpture, Mtatsminda hilltop views and a fine dinner.
Café, 09:00–10:00
23-23a Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia
A popular round-the-clock coffee house, handy for an easy breakfast.
9.5 km, about 26 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:45–12:00
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.
Huge, unfinished hilltop sculpture whose pillars depict Georgian history. A must for history fans.
10.9 km, about 30 min by taxi or transit. Worth checking how to get there.
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
Erekle II St, Tbilisi 0105, Georgia
A highly rated restaurant for a hearty midday meal.
2.4 km, about 30 min on foot
Sight, 15:30–17:15
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Georgia
A hilltop park above the city. Wander the grounds and take in the mountain air.
300 m, about 4 min on foot
Sight, 17:20–18:00
Mtatsminda Plateau, 0114, Tbilisi, 9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Georgia
A top-rated viewpoint for sunset-time views over Tbilisi.
1.5 km, about 19 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:30–21:00
6 Vashlovani St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
A highly rated restaurant for a sit-down foodie dinner.
1.6 km, about 20 min on foot
Bar, 21:30–23:00
16 Kita Abashidze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
A cozy, top-rated whisky bar to close out your last Tbilisi night.
Day 4, Fri, Dec 4
Tbilisi → Baku
A green morning in Vake, then a short flight and an Azerbaijani dinner in Baku.
Café, 10:00–11:00
მზიური Chavchavadze Street 23 T'bilisi, 0179, Georgia
A long-running café in a park setting, good for a slow breakfast.
2.1 km, about 26 min on foot
Sight, 11:15–12:30
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.
A big green park with a fountain and a hilltop WWII memorial. A pleasant nature and history walk.
3.8 km, about 10 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
45a Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia
A well-rated restaurant for a final Georgian meal before the airport.
Flight, 17:50–19:00
Azerbaijan Airlines J28234, TBS 17:50 → GYD 19:00, direct, 1 h 10 min
A short direct hop across the Caucasus to Baku.
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Stay, 20:00–20:15
A highly rated stay with breakfast included, at a good value.
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800 m, about 11 min on foot
Restaurant, 20:45–22:15
8M, Mammadamin Rasul-Zadeh, Baku 1001, Azerbaijan
A classic spot to start on Azerbaijani cuisine. Try the dolma it's named for.
Day 5, Sat, Dec 5
Baku
Old City history, the national museum and Caspian views from above and along the shore.
Café, 09:00–10:00
İcheri sheher, 14 Qesr, Baku, Azerbaijan
A top-rated small café for coffee and breakfast.
400 m, about 5 min on foot
Sight, 10:30–11:30
Qız Qalası, Mammadamin Rasul-Zadeh, Baku, Azerbaijan
The iconic tower at the heart of the walled Old City. Climb it for views over the old town.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
600 m, about 7 min on foot
Sight, 11:45–13:15
4 Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev St, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan
History exhibits in a former mansion. Large state museum in a 19th-century mansion showcasing diverse historical objects & artifacts.
A state museum in a 19th-century mansion with a wide range of historical artifacts.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
200 m, about 3 min on foot
Restaurant, 13:30–14:45
4 Mammadamin Rasul-Zadeh, Baku, Azerbaijan
A highly rated restaurant for a local-style lunch.
1.6 km, about 21 min on foot
Sight, 15:30–16:30
9R5H+8XR, Baku, Azerbaijan
Terrace with panoramic city & sea views. Elevated terrace reached by stairs or funicular ride, offering dramatic views of the city & sea.
An elevated terrace with dramatic views over the city and the Caspian Sea.
2 km, about 25 min on foot
Sight, 17:00–18:00
92 Neftchilar Ave, Baku, Azerbaijan
Waterfront park & cultural center. Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.
A waterfront promenade along the Caspian. Ideal for an evening sea-air walk.
600 m, about 8 min on foot
Restaurant, 19:30–21:00
26 Üzeyir Hacıbəyli, Baku, Azerbaijan
A top-rated restaurant for a hearty Azerbaijani dinner.
800 m, about 10 min on foot
Bar, 21:30–22:45
1009 Molla Vali Vidadi St, Baku 1009, Azerbaijan
An intimate wine bar for a relaxed glass after dinner.
Day 6, Sun, Dec 6
Baku
Iconic modern architecture, the eternal fires of Yanar Dag and a terrace dinner.
Café, 09:00–10:00
57 Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan
A small, highly rated café for an early breakfast.
2.7 km, about 7 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:30–12:30
1 Heydar Aliyev Ave, Baku 1033, Azerbaijan
Modern complex with art & a museum. Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.
A striking modern complex with an art gallery and a museum. A must-see for its architecture.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
4.6 km, about 12 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
38b Yusif Mammadaliyev St, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan
A highly rated, popular restaurant for lunch.
18.9 km, about 52 min by taxi or transit. Worth checking how to get there.
Sight, 15:00–16:30
Bakı, Azerbaijan
A natural gas fire that burns constantly on a hillside. A unique nature sight outside the center.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
19.2 km, about 52 min by taxi or transit. Worth checking how to get there.
Restaurant, 19:00–20:30
1 İslam safarli, Baku, Azerbaijan
A popular terrace restaurant for a relaxed evening meal.
400 m, about 5 min on foot
Bar, 21:00–22:30
6C Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev St, Baku 1001, Azerbaijan
A well-rated cocktail and wine bar for your last night out.
Day 7, Mon, Dec 7
Baku
A memorial with bay views, a last ride on the Baku Eye and an evening flight home.
Café, 09:30–10:30
1 Zarifa Aliyeva St, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan
A central café for a leisurely last breakfast.
1.9 km, about 23 min on foot
Sight, 11:00–12:00
9R4H+M7H, Mehdi Huseyn St, Baku 1006, Azerbaijan
Memorial for those killed by Soviet Army. Cemetery & memorial for those killed by the Soviet Army in Black January & the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
A hillside memorial to those killed in Black January and the Karabakh War, with views over the bay.
3.8 km, about 10 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 13:00–14:15
11 Alexander Pushkin, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan
A well-rated restaurant for a final Baku lunch.
3.5 km, about 9 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 15:00–15:45
9R3Q+V27, Baku, Azerbaijan
Giant observation wheel with city views. Vast Ferris wheel-style attraction that's lit up at night, with panoramas of the city & Caspian Sea.
A giant observation wheel with panoramas of the city and the Caspian Sea.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
1.5 km, about 19 min on foot
Restaurant, 16:00–17:15
9R8M+2MF, İçərişəhər, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan
A well-rated restaurant for an early meal before heading to the airport.
Flight, 20:05–22:35
Azerbaijan Airlines J2805, GYD 20:05 → VKO 22:35, direct, 3 h 30 min
A direct evening flight home to Vnukovo.
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