Georgia
A country in the Caucasus, with snowy mountains, ancient monasteries, a wine culture and warmly hospitable cuisine that you won't forget.
Georgia lies in the South Caucasus, bordered by the Black Sea to the west and backed by the Greater Caucasus range to the north; its capital is Tbilisi. In Tbilisi's Old Town, thermal bathhouses mingle with diverse architecture; the Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek in the north and the medieval tower villages of Mestia in the Svaneti region create magnificent mountain scenery; Kakheti in the east is an ancient wine region whose qvevri (clay vessel) winemaking tradition is on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list; and Batumi, on the Black Sea coast, is a seaside resort city. May to October is the best time to travel, with summer best in the mountains. Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi airports are the main gateways.
Destinations
- Tbilisi
- Batumi
- Kutaisi
- Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi
- Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) & Gudauri
- Mestia (Svaneti)
- Borjomi
- Tusheti (Omalo)
Itineraries
- Grand Loop Road Trip of Georgia – A two-week self-drive route linking wine country, snow-capped mountains, cave cities, Svaneti stone towers, and the Bla…
- Classic East-West Georgia Route – Depart from Tbilisi, travel through Kakheti, Kazbegi, and Kutaisi, and end at the Black Sea in Batumi.
- Tusheti Abano Pass & Stone Tower Villages – Cross the Abano Pass by 4WD, stay in Omalo and Dartlo, and explore high-altitude stone tower villages.
- Caucasus Overland: Baku to Yerevan – Fly into Baku, travel overland through Sheki into Georgia, continue to Armenia, and fly out of Yerevan.
- Georgia & Armenia Combo – Head north from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, cross the border into the Debed Canyon, and travel south to Tatev.
- Kakheti Wine & Hilltown Loop – Depart from Tbilisi, stay in Sighnaghi and Telavi, and explore the wineries and monasteries on both sides of the Alazan…
- Black Sea Highlands to Batumi Cross-Border Journey – Explore Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl, and Ayder Plateau, then cross the Sarp border crossing into Batumi, Georgia.