If you’re looking for a trending international destination for your next getaway, consider Tbilisi, Georgia. According to Condé Nast Traveler, Tbilisi was one of the best places to visit in 2018. The city lies on the banks of the Kura River, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Tbilisi is full of historic architecture, museums, theaters and universities, along with a growing nightlife and a delectable food scene.
Thankfully, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between Cincinnati and Tbilisi. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Cheapest Tbilisi flights
The cheapest flights between Cincinnati and Tbilisi are if you leave on May 13 and return from Georgia on May 21. Turkish Airlines currently has tickets for $833, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in March. If you fly out of Cincinnati on March 8 and return from Tbilisi on March 22, Lufthansa can get you there and back for $1,122 roundtrip.
Top Tbilisi hotels
Regarding where to stay, here are two of Tbilisi’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi (Rose Revolution Square 1)
If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $239.
Set in the heart of Tbilisi, this hotel is close to the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kashveti Church and Freedom Square.
The Tbilisi Marriott Hotel (Rustaveli Avenue 13)
Another popular spot is The Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, which has rooms for $250/night. It has 4.3 stars on Skyscanner.
"Historic hotel in the center of Tbilisi. Great restaurant and terrace in the summer — nice gym and great service," wrote visitor George.
Featured Tbilisi restaurants
Don't miss Tbilisi's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a couple of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings.
Machakhela (23 Tumaniani St.)
If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Machakhela, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 19 reviews on Skyscanner.
"Authentic Georgian cuisine and great Saperavi wine by the glass!" wrote visitor Mitchell.
Coffeesta (Rustaveli Avenue 52)
Don't forget the essentials: where to get your coffee fix. For a popular option, check out Coffeesta, with 4.4 stars from five reviews.
"The coffee here is great, but what I really love is the location right on Rustaveli Avenue. Try to grab a seat outside if you can, and enjoy the amazing people watching," wrote reviewer Robert.
Top Tbilisi attractions
Not sure what to do in Tbilisi, besides eat and drink? Here are a few recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.
Clock Tower (13 Ioane Shavteli St.)
The top-rated visitor attraction in Tbilisi, according to Skyscanner, is the Clock Tower. It checks in with five stars out of six reviews.
"There are cafes and restaurants around the tower, so get a seat on a patio and enjoy the view," wrote visitor Jenny.
National Botanical Garden of Georgia (12 Bambis Rigi St.)
National Botanical Garden of Georgia, with five stars from five reviews, is another popular destination.
"This is a small but pretty botanical garden in the heart of Old Town," wrote visitor Maria.
The Sioni Cathedral (3 Sioni St.)
Finally, consider checking out The Sioni Cathedral. It has 4.9 stars from 16 reviews on Skyscanner.
"This is an amazingly grand cathedral, beautifully built and with a big staircase leading to it," wrote visitor Mitchell.
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