How Can It Be So Beautiful? Visa-Free Caucasus Trio

Escape the City Plan🏃‍♀️ I'm Totally in Love with This Caucasus Gem! A 4-Day/3-Night In-Depth Tbilisi Travel Guide Covering Old Town, Churches, and Sulfur Baths~

D1: First Encounter with Georgia
📍Freedom Square: The city's central landmark surrounded by embassy buildings🏛️
📍Rustaveli Avenue: Shopping paradise along the main road with European architecture and boutiques🛍️
❗️TIP: For currency exchange, use official exchange points in the city center—airport rates aren't favorable

D2: Exploring Old Town Secrets
📍Tbilisi Old Town: Cobblestone streets lined with colorful, crooked houses—every corner is postcard-worthy📷
📍Sulfur Baths: A must-try local experience! The iconic domed buildings are unforgettable (book in advance)
📍Peace Bridge: A modern steel-and-glass structure with magical night lights🌉

D3: Visiting Religious Landmarks
📍Holy Trinity Cathedral: Golden dome glistens in sunlight, climb the bell tower for panoramic views⛪
📍Metekhi Church: Ancient cliffside church with breathtaking sunset views🌄
🚌Transport: Walking or taxis recommended—cobblestones aren’t suitcase-friendly

D4: Shopping Spree
📍Dry Bridge Market: Hunt for vintage treasures like Soviet-era badges and ceramics🕰️
📍DESERTERS BAZAAR: Locals' favorite farmers' market—don’t miss the cheese and wine!
🚘Transport Tips:
✈️Airport: Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
🚗Road Trip: Georgia has good roads—ideal for self-driving to explore mountains, wineries, and coastlines
🌟Intercity Travel: Minibuses (Marshrutka) connect cities but offer less flexibility
📸Must-Visit Spots:
📍Kazbegi: Lonely Planet cover star—snowy peaks meet the solitary Gergeti Trinity Church
📍Tbilisi: Sulfur baths meet futuristic architecture—a city where time folds
📍Sighnaghi: 24-hour marriage registry + birthplace of qvevri wine—a haven for elopers
📍Mestia: "Caucasian Switzerland" at the foot of glaciers—a hiker’s Eden
📍Batumi: Black Sea love story—the "Ali & Nino" sculpture embraces and parts daily
🍷Food Recs:
1. Khinkali (soup dumplings): Sip the broth first, then eat the meat—10 GEL fills you up
2. Khachapuri (cheese bread): Ajarian style (with a raw egg yolk) is iconic🍳
3. Wine: Try Saperavi dry red—Georgia is the birthplace of wine!
5-Day Summer Itinerary:
1️⃣Tbilisi → Sighnaghi → Kakheti winery tour
2️⃣Tbilisi deep dive → sulfur baths → Narikala Fortress night views
3️⃣Kazbegi → Gergeti Trinity Church → Georgian Military Highway
4️⃣Kutaisi → Prometheus Cave → town dinner
5️⃣Batumi beach day → sunset → return to Tbilisi
🍱Cuisine:
🧀Georgia: Must-try cheese boat bread (Khinkali)—melty cheese + runny egg = carb heaven! Soup dumplings burst with juice
🍣Armenia: Sevan trout (crispy outside, tender inside) + flatbread = seafood feast
🍸Azerbaijan: Tart pomegranate juice + Caspian grilled fish with saffron rice—spice lovers’ delight
👇Prep Checklist:
[Passport] Check expiry date [Visa] Visa-free
[Mobile] Enable roaming/rent Wi-Fi/buy local SIM
[Plug] Georgia uses Euro plugs (round pins)—buy adapters in advance
[GEL] Can’t exchange RMB directly—bring USD/EUR (1 USD ≈ 2.70 GEL)
[Language] English works (but Russian is common)—gestures + translation apps help
[Transport] Intercity buses or private cars are best for mountains/towns (use Bolt app in cities)