Georgia Travel Guide

Georgia Free Travel Guide (Simplified Version)

1. Must-visit areas
• Tbilisi
Old Town, Sulfur Baths, Peace Bridge, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Narikala Fortress on the cable car for night view
•Kazbegi/Stepantsminda
Caucasus mountain complex, highlighted by Gergeti Trinity Church
• Kakheti
Wine country, the town of Signage (City of Love) must visit
• Mtskheta
The old capital, World Heritage Site, Giovary Monastery overlooks the intersection of two rivers
• Kutaisi
The second largest city in Georgia, surrounded by Prometheus Stalactite Cave and Okatze Canyon
• Batumi
Black Sea coastal city, summer seaside resort

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2. Itinerary Suggested (7–8 days)
• Day 1–2: Tbilisi (Old Town, Sulfur Baths, Night View)
• Day 3: Half-day tour of Mtskheta → evening back to Tbilisi
• Day 4–5: Kazbeki (Alpine + Holy Trinity Church, hiking or charter available)
• Day 6: Kaheti Winery, Sighnaghi town
• Day 7–8: Optional trip to Kutaisi or Batumi (skip if you don’t have enough time)

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3. Mode of transportation
• In the city: Bolt hailing is convenient and cheap
• Intercity: Common options are charter/day tours/marshrutka (minibus)
• Self-driving: Challenging road conditions, mountainous bends, not recommended for beginners

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4. Consumption Overview
• Meals: 20–30 GEL ($8–12) from local restaurants
• Accommodation: 30–60 GEL for regular B&Bs;80–150 GEL for mid-range hotels
• Chartered Day Trip: 50–100 USD/car (depending on distance)

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5. Local cuisine must
• Khachapuri (cheese bread, especially the boat-shaped Adjaruli version)
• Khinkali (large dumplings, eaten to absorb the broth)
• Shashlik (kebabs)
• Georgian wines (traditional qvevri clay pot winemaking)