We flew Air Arabia via Sharjah and landed in Tbilisi around noon, where our self-drive rental car was waiting for us in the parking lot.
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Took advantage of the long May weekend for a quick driving getaway in Georgia. Fellow BHPian justwheels joined me for this one. We flew Air Arabia via Sharjah and landed in Tbilisi around noon. For anyone who thinks Indigo is Spartan, a ride on Air Arabia will really redefine your understanding of low-cost flying.
Air Arabia
At Tbilisi Airport, our self-drive Hyundai Tucson AWD was waiting for us in the parking lot. After a quick check-in at the hotel, we stepped out for a walk around central Tbilisi. Took the cable car from Rike Park to the Narikala Fortress, which offered fantastic panoramic views of the city. The Mother of Georgia statue looked absolutely stunning in the golden evening light. We strolled down past the Metekhi Church and ended the evening with live music, great food, and the buzz of the central square.
Tuscon at the airport
Panoramic views of Tbilisi
Mother of Georgia statue
Markets of central Tbilisi
City scenes at night
Clock Tower
Day 2: Into the Caucasus – The Military Highway Drive
We started early and headed north on the Georgian Military Highway. First stop: the Ananuri Fortress, which we reached just after it opened—had the place entirely to ourselves! Continued climbing into the mountains, stopping at the Gudauri Friendship Monument for those breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks.
Ananuri Fortress
Gudauri Friendship Monument with lovely murals
Awesome views all around
Perfect backdrop for a coffee
Drove all the way to Stepantsminda to visit the Gergeti Trinity Church, an absolute icon nestled amidst the high Caucasus. Lunch was in a cozy Kazbegi hotel—khachapuri and shkmeruli to refuel before the long drive back to Tbilisi. Encountered heavy traffic on the return but managed a late dinner followed by a night stroll to see the illuminated Holy Trinity Cathedral.
From Gergeti Trinity parking lot
Iconic church near Russian border
Interiors
Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi
City Scape at night
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