3 Days in Tbilisi for Christmas – All Under $100!

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🔹 Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights 🔹 Theme: Festive lights, winter vibes, culture & cozy Georgian food

🗓️ Day 1 – Lights & Old Town Charm

📍 Places to Visit:
* Rustaveli Avenue & Freedom Square – Full of Christmas lights & giant ornaments 🎄
* Christmas Markets (Orbeliani or Mtatsminda) – Free entrance, magical vibe
* Tbilisi Opera House (exterior visit) – Iconic architecture for photos 📸
* Old Tbilisi walk – Stroll through Avlabari, Shardeni Street, and Meidan area
🍽️ Food & Drink:
* Traditional khinkali (Georgian dumplings) + fruit kompot: 20 GEL
* Sweet treat or mulled wine at the market: 10 GEL
🏨 Accommodation (hostel or guesthouse): 40 GEL
Day total: ~80 GEL

🗓️ Day 2 – Hills, Cathedrals & Winter Views

📍 Places to Visit:
* Mtatsminda Park via Funicular – Ride up the hill: 10 GEL
* Ferris wheel or hilltop views: 5 GEL
* Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba) – The biggest in Georgia
* Rezo Gabriadze Clock Tower – Magical mini show every hour, free to watch
🍽️ Food & Drink:
* Local diner: Lobio (bean stew), cornbread & yogurt drink: 25 GEL
* Tea or coffee break: 5 GEL
🏨 Accommodation: 40 GEL
Day total: ~85 GEL

🗓️ Day 3 – Gifts, Views & Local Markets

📍 Places to Visit:
* Dry Bridge Flea Market – Local crafts & vintage finds 🎁
* Tbilisi Metro mini tour – See some charming decorated stations: 1 GEL
* Peace Bridge & Rike Park – Great for sunny walks and photos
🍽️ Food & Drink:
* Khachapuri slice from a bakery: 10 GEL
* Fruit tea or dessert: 5 GEL
🎁 Small souvenirs (magnets, postcards): 15–20 GEL

💡 Travel Tips:
* 🧣 December/January is chilly – bring gloves & a scarf!
* 🚇 Metro is cheap and efficient
* 🎁 For unique gifts, visit the Dry Bridge Flea Market
* 📷 Don’t miss the city view from Mtatsminda Hill at night