Fly from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Tbilisi (TBS). Choose an early flight so you arrive in Tbilisi with most of the day ahead; roundtrip fares typically fit your AED 6,000–10,000 budget for two if booked in advance.
Sit-down lunch at Café Littera (modern Georgian in a garden) or Shavi Lomi (creative Georgian). Both serve excellent local dishes and are open midday; a great introduction to Georgian cuisine.
Stroll through Tbilisi Old Town: Metekhi Church, Freedom Square, the colourful diving balconies and the Rike Park cable car up to Narikala for panoramic views; cable car typically operates 11:00–22:00 but check seasonal times.
Reserve a table at Barbarestan for refined traditional cuisine (reservations recommended). If you prefer homelier cooking, Keto and Kote offers an intimate Georgian menu.
Enjoy breakfast at Fabrika — an energetic former sewing factory turned creative hub with cafés and shops, or have a hotel breakfast to keep things relaxed.
Walk to the Botanical Garden (open ~9:00–17:00) and descend to the Narikala fortress viewpoint for city and river vistas; good for light nature right in the city.
Visit Jvari Monastery (usually open 08:00–18:00) for sweeping views of the Aragvi and Mtkvari confluence, then explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in the town centre, a UNESCO site and Georgia’s spiritual heart.
Early departure for a full-day trip to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) via the Georgian Military Highway; the 3-hour scenic drive passes historic sites and mountain vistas.
Visit a family winery (e.g., Pheasant’s Tears or a boutique producer) for a qvevri wine tasting and explanation of ancient winemaking methods; most wineries open 10:00–18:00 but check and book tastings in advance.
Stroll the low-traffic cobbled streets of Sighnaghi and visit Bodbe Monastery (open typically 08:00–17:00) for panoramic valley views; very relaxed pace.
Browse Dry Bridge Market for antiques and flea finds, and visit boutique shops for local textiles, wine and ceramics; best to go mid-morning when stalls are open.