Pisa — a Tuscan city in central Italy that the whole world knows for its Leaning Tower. But Pisa is far more than a single tower: it's an ancient university city on the river Arno, with medieval architecture and a lively student atmosphere. Let's look at how to reach Pisa from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Pisa is served by Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), about 2 km from the center — close to the city
- There's no direct flight from Tbilisi; a flexible connection is via Milan, Rome or Istanbul
- From PSA the "PisaMover" shuttle or a city bus reaches the center in 10-15 minutes
- Ticket price: $260-520 round trip, depending on season and connection
- Travel365's price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa and entry (ETIAS)
Italy is in the Schengen zone, so a holder of a Georgian biometric passport doesn't need a visa — you can stay up to 90 days within any 180 days visa-free. Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure.
From 2026, before entering Schengen you'll need an ETIAS authorization — an online form filled out in advance. For details see ETIAS 2026 and the Schengen 90/180 rule.
Pisa is an ideal starting point for a Tuscany trip — Florence is just 1 hour away by train, and Lucca and the Cinque Terre are even closer.
🗼 Top attractions
- The Leaning Tower (Torre di Pisa): the city's symbol — you can climb its 294 steps to the top
- Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles): the tower, cathedral and baptistery on one green square — a UNESCO site
- Pisa Cathedral (Duomo): a white-marble medieval masterpiece
- Camposanto: a monumental historic cemetery with frescoes
- The Arno riverbank and the Lungarno: a beautiful place to stroll at sunset
- Borgo Stretto: an arcaded shopping street with cafés and student life
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $70-125/night || 4★ $140-235/night
- Food: pasta or pizza at a trattoria $12-20; a student lunch $7-11
- Climbing the Leaning Tower: a ticket ~$22-28, best booked online in advance — the queue is long
- Transport: the center is walkable; PisaMover to the airport ~$6
- A day trip to Florence or Bologna by train — cheap and easy
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
The best time is April-June and September-October — warm, sunny weather without the summer heat (+33°C) and crowds. July-August is hot and packed with tourists, while winter is mild and quiet. Pisa itself needs 1 day; give the rest of your time to Tuscany.
Book climbing the Leaning Tower in advance — tickets sell out fast. Get an eSIM in advance for internet, and find a cheap ticket with Travel365's flight search.
For the classic "holding up the Leaning Tower" photo, go to the Square of Miracles early in the morning — there are fewer people and the light is softer.
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