The Complete Guide to
Georgia
Ancient mountains. Eight thousand years of wine. A cuisine that will ruin you for everywhere else. Welcome to the country the world hasn't found yet.
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The Complete Guide to
Ancient mountains. Eight thousand years of wine. A cuisine that will ruin you for everywhere else. Welcome to the country the world hasn't found yet.
Where to go
From the cobblestoned streets of Old Tbilisi to the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus, every corner of Georgia tells a story.
Where ancient sulfur baths meet cutting-edge art galleries. A city of contradictions that somehow just works.
Iconic church above the clouds. 3 hours from Tbilisi.
Medieval towers, Europe's highest villages, untouched wilderness.
Black Sea resort city with subtropical vibes and bold architecture.
The cradle of wine. Visit family cellars, taste qvevri-aged amber wine, and roll through endless vineyards.
What to do
Georgia packs more into a small country than most continents. Here's what you can't miss.
Visit family-run cellars in Kakheti, taste 8,000-year-old winemaking traditions, and discover the unique qvevri method.
Best: September–November →Trek through the Greater Caucasus — from the Juta Valley to the Svaneti high routes. Dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, no crowds.
Best: June–September →Experience a traditional supra — an elaborate feast led by a tamada (toastmaster), with endless dishes, wine, and heartfelt toasts.
Year-round →Soak in the natural sulfur baths of Tbilisi's Abanotubani district — the same hot springs that gave the city its name.
Year-round →Georgia was one of the first countries to adopt Christianity. Visit cave monasteries, hilltop churches, and UNESCO-listed cathedrals.
Year-round →Gudauri and Bakuriani offer world-class skiing at a fraction of European prices. Powder days, short lifts lines, and stunning views.
Best: December–March →Cuisine & Wine
Georgian cuisine is one of the world's great undiscovered food traditions. Every region has its own specialties, every family its own recipes passed down through generations.
Cheese-filled bread in dozens of regional variations. The Adjarian boat-shaped version with egg and butter is legendary.
Giant soup dumplings — twist the top, bite a hole, drink the broth, eat the meat. A Georgian art form.
Pkhali, satsivi, bazhe — Georgians put ground walnut paste in everything, and it's genius every time.
Wine fermented in clay vessels buried underground — an 8,000-year-old UNESCO-recognized tradition that produces unique amber wines.
Culture & People
Georgia sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its culture reflects that — ancient, proud, hospitable, and utterly unique.
Georgian has its own unique alphabet — one of only 14 in the world. The writing system is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Georgian polyphonic singing is a UNESCO masterpiece — three-part harmonies that predate Western music by centuries. It was even sent to space on the Voyager spacecraft.
"A guest is a gift from God" — Georgians take hospitality seriously. Don't be surprised if strangers invite you for dinner. Accept. You won't regret it.
One of the first nations to adopt Christianity (337 AD). Ancient churches dot every hilltop, valley, and cliff face across the country.
Georgian folk dance is explosive — men on tiptoe defying gravity, women gliding like they're floating. The national ballet is world-famous.
Invaded by Persians, Mongols, Ottomans, Russians — and survived them all. Georgia's identity is forged in 3,000 years of resilience and pride.
Practical Info
Everything you need to know before you go. Georgia is easier, cheaper, and more welcoming than you think.
Direct flights from most major European cities to Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT). Low-cost carriers make it incredibly affordable — often €50-100 round-trip from Europe.
Citizens of 98 countries can enter visa-free for up to 1 year. Yes, one full year. It's one of the most open countries in the world for travelers.
Georgia is remarkably affordable. A full meal with wine: $5-10. A good hotel: $40-80. A week of travel: $500-800 all-in. Your money goes far here.
May–June and September–October are ideal — warm weather, grape harvest season, fewer crowds. Winter for skiing, summer for beaches and trekking.
Rent a car for mountain freedom, or use marshrutkas (minibuses) for budget travel. The Tbilisi metro is modern and cheap. Bolt (like Uber) works everywhere.
Georgia is one of the safest countries in Europe. Violent crime is extremely rare. Walking alone at night in Tbilisi is perfectly normal — even for solo female travelers.
"If you haven't been to Georgia, you haven't seen the world."
— Georgian proverb
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