Tbilisi, Georgia

Trip Idea: Tbilisi Getaway for Two Adults

Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children

Included Services

• Transportation: Transfer from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Rinas, Albania) to Tbilisi, Georgia.
• Accommodation: 3 nights at Timber Boutique Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Hotel Highlights: Timber Boutique Hotel offers a cozy atmosphere, convenient location for exploring Tbilisi’s old town, and easy access to restaurants, cafés, and major attractions such as Narikala Fortress, Rustaveli Avenue, and the sulfur baths.

For your trip to Tbilisi, I recommend the following guides and books to help you prepare and make the most of your stay:

• Guidebooks:Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan – A practical guide with maps, walking routes in Tbilisi, and up-to-date tips on restaurants, wine bars, and day trips.
• Bradt Travel Guide: Georgia – Very detailed on culture, history, and off-the-beaten-path experiences; excellent if you want deeper insight into Georgian life and traditions.
• DK Eyewitness Travel: Georgia (if available in your region) – Great for visual travelers, with many pictures and 3D illustrations of key sights in Tbilisi.
• History & Culture:The Making of the Georgian Nation by Ronald Grigor Suny – A clear, accessible introduction to Georgia’s complex history.
• The Knight in the Panther’s Skin by Shota Rustaveli – Georgia’s national epic; even reading selected translated excerpts gives you a sense of Georgian literary heritage.
• Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine, Georgia and the Caucasus (or similar regional histories) – Helpful for understanding the broader Caucasus context.
• Food & Wine:The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia by Darra Goldstein – Perfect for learning about Georgian dishes, supra (feast) traditions, and what to try in Tbilisi.
• Look for a short guide or article collection on Georgian wine and qvevri winemaking, so you know which wines and regions to look for when dining out.
• Practical Resources:Download an offline map app (e.g., Maps.me or similar) with Tbilisi city maps.
• Check recent online travel blogs or forums (Tripadvisor, Reddit r/travel or r/Georgia) for up-to-date recommendations on cafés, restaurants, and current events in Tbilisi.