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

#100usdchallenge 🔹 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