Georgia

Georgia

Tbilisi's ancient cobblestone lanes, majestic Caucasus peaks and legendary wine hospitality make Georgia a truly unique discovery.

Quick Facts

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Climate
Continental, 20–29 °C in summer
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Time zone
UTC+4 (GET)
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Meal (1 person)
€4–7 per person
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Restaurant (2 pax)
€15–25 for two
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Currency
Georgian Lari (GEL)
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Language
Georgian
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Visa
Visa-free

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Main Resorts

Tbilisi is unlike any other European capital: a city of sulfurous hot-spring bathhouses (the Abanotubani district), crooked medieval lanes, colourfully carved wooden balconies overlooking the Mtkvari River, and ultra-modern glass bridges and concert halls side by side. The nightlife is vibrant — Fabrika, the creative hub in a former Soviet sewing factory, is now a byword for Tbilisi cool.

Batumi is Georgia's Black Sea resort city — a curious hybrid of subtropical beach town and futuristic casino towers. White-sand beaches, a lively boulevard, and the lush Adjaran countryside immediately inland make it an excellent summer destination.

Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is the gateway to the Greater Caucasus: the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church perched above the clouds at 2,170 m with Mount Kazbek (5,047 m) as a backdrop is one of the most photographed scenes in the world.

Signagi in the Kakheti wine region is a small, perfectly preserved walled town with cobblestone streets and panoramic views over the Alazani Valley. It's the heart of Georgian wine country.

What to See & Do

  • Wine tasting in Kakheti — Georgia is one of the world's oldest wine regions (8,000 years); the amber-coloured Rkatsiteli and the dark Saperavi are unlike anything you've tasted before
  • Mtskheta — the ancient capital 20 km from Tbilisi; the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) is Georgia's greatest ecclesiastical monument and a UNESCO site
  • Vardzia cave monastery — a 12th-century cave city carved into a cliff face near the Turkish border; 13 storeys and hundreds of monk cells
  • Gudauri ski resort — 4,500 m of piste at up to 3,276 m altitude; an emerging winter sports destination with surprisingly affordable rates
  • Sulfur baths in Tbilisi — a genuine local tradition; the Abanotubani bathhouse district has been used since the 5th century

Best Time to Visit

April – June is ideal for Tbilisi and Kakheti: mild temperatures (18–24 °C), wildflowers in the mountains, and the harvest season begins.

July – August: Tbilisi can be hot (30–35 °C) — excellent for Batumi's beaches or Kazbegi's mountain coolness.

September – October is wine harvest season in Kakheti — the most festive time to visit, with traditional Rtveli harvest celebrations in every village.

Winter (December – February): Perfect for skiing at Gudauri; Tbilisi itself has a charming atmosphere around Christmas.

Travel Tips

VisaNo visa required for EU/Baltic citizens (365 days per year)
CurrencyGeorgian Lari (GEL) — 1 EUR ≈ 2.9 GEL; cards accepted in Tbilisi
Flight time~3.5–4 h from Riga, Vilnius or Tallinn (direct flights available)
LanguageGeorgian; Russian understood by older generation; English in tourist areas
BudgetGeorgia is very affordable — excellent restaurants for €8–15, guesthouses from €30/night

Tip: Georgia is one of the most hospitable countries in the world — the tradition of tamada (toastmaster) at a Georgian feast (supra) is an experience every traveller should have at least once.