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Georgia✨ 10 best things to do in Georgia

Things to do in Georgia

1. Soak in Tbilisi's sulphur bathsRelax in steaming mineral water beneath the brick domes of Abanotubani, the old bath district.
2. Hike to Gergeti Trinity ChurchClimb above Stepantsminda to the hilltop church framed by the glacier-capped peak of Mount Kazbek.
3. Taste qvevri wine in KakhetiSip amber wines aged in buried clay jars at family cellars in Georgia's wine heartland.
4. Walk among Svan towersTrek between medieval defensive towers in Mestia and Ushguli under the snowy Caucasus.
5. Explore Vardzia cave cityClimb through a 12th-century monastery carved into a cliff face above the Mtkvari River.
6. Join a supra feastShare endless dishes and poetic toasts led by the tamada at a traditional Georgian table.
7. Eat khachapuri and khinkaliTuck into cheese-filled bread with a runny egg and juicy soup dumplings.
8. Visit ancient MtskhetaSee the old royal capital's cathedral and the hilltop Jvari Monastery at the meeting of two rivers.
9. Ride the Black Sea promenadeCycle along Batumi's seafront boulevard past palm trees and quirky modern architecture.
10. Descend into Prometheus CaveWander through illuminated halls of stalactites near Kutaisi.

Georgia🗺️ Where to visit in Georgia

Where to go in Georgia

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  TbilisiCapital · old townA charismatic capital of carved wooden balconies, sulphur baths, a hilltop fortress and a buzzing food and wine scene.
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  Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)Greater Caucasus · mountainsReached via the scenic Georgian Military Road, with iconic views of Mount Kazbek and great day hikes.
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  Svaneti (Mestia & Ushguli)Northwest · high mountainsRemote valleys of stone towers and alpine trekking, with Ushguli among Europe's highest villages.
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  Kakheti (Sighnaghi & Telavi)East · wine regionRolling vineyards, monasteries and the walled hilltop town of Sighnaghi overlooking the Alazani Valley.
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  MtskhetaNear Tbilisi · UNESCO heritageGeorgia's spiritual heart, with ancient churches just a short trip from the capital.
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  KutaisiImereti · history & cavesA relaxed city near Gelati Monastery, canyons and caves.
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  BatumiBlack Sea · coastA lively seaside city with a botanical garden, promenade and subtropical climate.
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  VardziaSamtskhe-Javakheti · cave monasteryA spectacular cliffside cave city from the era of Queen Tamar.

Georgia🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Georgia

Best time to visit Georgia

Georgia's climate ranges from humid subtropical on the Black Sea coast to continental in the east, with hot summers and cold winters in Tbilisi. The high Caucasus has heavy winter snow, while Batumi is mild but rainy much of the year.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Tbilisi (approximate averages).

Georgia🎉 Festivals & events in Georgia

• September–October
  Rtveli (grape harvest)Families and villages gather to pick grapes and make wine, with feasting and singing across Kakheti.
• October
  TbilisobaTbilisi's city festival celebrates the harvest with food stalls, wine, music and folk performances.
• September
  AlaverdobaA traditional religious festival at Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti, linked to the harvest season.
• October (14th)
  Svetitskhovloba (Mtskhetoba)Crowds gather in Mtskheta for church services and celebrations at the ancient cathedral.
• March/April/May
  Orthodox EasterMidnight church services, red-dyed eggs and family feasts mark Georgia's most important religious holiday.

Georgia🧭 Georgia itinerary ideas

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Georgia🎒 Backpacking Georgia – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $30–45 a day

• Tbilisi's old town and Sololaki district are packed with friendly, inexpensive hostels and guesthouses.
• Marshrutkas (shared minibuses) connect almost every town cheaply – most leave from Tbilisi's Didube and Ortachala stations.
• Family-run guesthouses in the mountains often include home-cooked dinners and are great value.
• Fill up on khachapuri, lobiani and fresh bread from bakeries – cheap, hearty and delicious.
• Hitchhiking is common and generally considered safe in Georgia, though use the usual common sense.

Georgia🛡️ Safety & money in Georgia

Emergency: 112 all emergencies

Georgia🛬 Getting to Georgia

International flights arrive at Tbilisi, Kutaisi (popular with budget airlines) and Batumi. Land borders connect Georgia with Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, but check current crossing status before travelling overland.

✈️ Cheap flights to Georgia: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Georgia💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Georgia

• Georgia has some of the oldest evidence of winemaking in the world, around 8,000 years old.
• The Georgian alphabet is unique, with its own flowing script used for no other major language.
• Georgians call their country Sakartvelo.
• Traditional Georgian polyphonic singing is recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible heritage.
• Fossils found at Dmanisi are among the oldest human remains discovered outside Africa.

Georgia❓ Georgia travel FAQ

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