A trip to Georgia on your own. How to organize an independent trip to Georgia and how much it can cost Create an independent tourist route in Georgia

Georgia is a country where your day begins with a smile and ends with a glass of wine. One visit to Georgia is enough to leave your heart here forever. He will be captivated by the stunning mountain panoramas of Kazbegi, sea ​​waves Adjara, a view of Tbilisi from the Narikala fortress, hot khinkali with a glass of “Khvanchkara” and, of course, friendliness local residents. This will be confirmed by each of the 6 million tourists who annually visit the birthplace of winemaking. Why is it worth going to Georgia? And what should you know before your first trip? All answers are in the material Traveling. by , prepared jointly with specialists from the tour operator Mouzenidis Travel.

The stunning beauty of the mountains, the cleanliness and warmth of the Black Sea, aromatic cuisine and even wine traditions cannot overshadow one thing in Georgia - the boundless hospitality and responsiveness of the local residents. Here, anyone you ask about the right road to a church or fortress will personally take you and tell you everything he knows about it. And every driver in Georgia is a guide following the call of his heart; he will tell you from the bottom of his heart everything he knows about every house, street, temple on your route.

Georgians are a people with wide open hearts. Before you know it, you’re already being treated to their chacha, being served homemade suluguni, and being invited to your daughter’s wedding next year. And Georgians are like that in everything - they sing bewitchingly, dance fieryly, make the best wine in the world ancient technology, and they prepare it in such a way that you will see the Georgian feast in your dreams long after you return home. In this country, hospitality seems to have been elevated to a cult. If you are lucky enough to attend a family dinner, the hostess will prepare her best dishes to show what a skilled cook she is, and the host will do everything possible to show that he is the head of the family and you are the most honored guest in their home.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOUR TRIP

The country, located in the highlands between the Caspian and Black Seas, at the junction of the West and the East, has more than 11 centuries of history. Whoever visited the fertile Georgian lands during this time - Greeks, Turks, Armenians, Arabs, Russians. Georgians not only took the best from these cultures, but also organically integrated this heritage into their carefully preserved traditions.

Georgia has also preserved religion - almost 90% of the population today professes Orthodox Christianity, without challenging the right to other religions: the country has mosques, synagogues, Gregorian, and Catholic churches. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to Orthodox churches and monasteries.

In addition to shrines, Georgia prepares tourists walking tours of Tbilisi and gastronomic tours to any of the 12 regions of the country, wine cellars Kakheti, the mountain slopes of Svaneti, Gudauri and Bakuriani, the beaches of Batumi and surrounding resort villages.

HOW TO GET TO GEORGIA

There are regular flights between Minsk and Georgian airports - you can get directly to Tbilisi (Belavia planes fly every day) or Batumi (every day in summer, on Wednesdays and Sundays in winter). There are also direct flights from nearby capitals - Moscow and Kyiv.

VISA TO GEORGIA

Belarusians do not need a visa to Georgia, just like citizens of 93 other countries. To visit Georgia without a visa, you must have a passport, which will be valid for another six months after returning from a trip to Georgia. You can stay in the country without a visa for up to 90 days in a six-month period.

CUISINE OF GEORGIA

One of the most delicious cuisines in the world is Georgian. She absorbed all the best that the gastronomic cultures of other peoples could give her, in different time settled on the territory of Georgia. Many call Georgian cuisine one of the main attractions of the country - and it’s impossible to argue with that.

The cuisine is based on an abundance of herbs and vegetables, harmoniously balanced with meat. Thanks to this, it is almost impossible to gain weight from these dishes. For cooking, Georgian housewives always take only fresh products - nothing frozen or stored for a long time. They add cilantro to almost all of them - it is its taste that will subsequently make you persistently nostalgic for Georgia and a strong desire to return.

A feast in Georgia is the calling card of the country. And if you find yourself at the table in a Georgian’s house, then you are incredibly lucky - you will experience the full power and depth of Georgian generosity. Dishes on the table for dear guests here are placed in several layers: lobio with mchadi corn flatbread, ajapsandali, khachapuri, khinkali, satsivi, kebab, elarji porridge, kebab with tkemali, satsebeli sauces or - for the strong-willed - with Megrelian adjika. A bottle of chacha or wine will add the right notes and mood to any dish. By the way, it’s customary to order wine here in bottles or jugs at once, you’re in Georgia!

There are no restaurants in Georgia where the food is not tasty - the cooking skills of local chefs know no bounds. And if such places appeared, they simply would not withstand the enormous competition with all the abundance of cafes and restaurants that any Georgian city can boast of. You can usually find out about the best of them by chance - through recommendations from locals. For example, about the family restaurant Shavi Lomi (“Black Lion”) on the ground floor of a house with a huge graffiti of a lion at 23 Amagleba Street in Tbilisi. Or about the Berlin-inspired bar Black Dog on Asatiani, 33 – with posters of cult westerns and portraits of the heroes of the film “The Big Lebowski”. About the classic Maspindzelo restaurant near the Sulfur Baths or the Machakhela khachapur chain.

A hearty dinner for two in Georgia will cost 15 USD, a bottle of wine to go with it - from 8 USD to 50 USD, depending on the type. Tips in Georgia are included in the bill and amount to 10-18% of the cost of the check.

SHOPPING AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE IN GEORGIA

The monetary unit of Georgia is the lari (GEL), which is divided into 100 tetri. Other currencies are not accepted for payments. You can exchange money profitably away from tourist areas.

What should you bring from Georgia?

The best Georgian souvenirs for gourmets will be Suluguni cheese, better - Mingrelian. To get it, go to a specialized store of the Aristaeus chain. Here, in addition to traditional cheeses, you can buy rare varieties with spices and additives - cheeses aged in beer or wine, with honey and mint, with garlic, with coriander, paprika and others.

And, of course, how can you return from Georgia without a bottle of good wine? One of the most famous is “Khvanchkara,” which Stalin loved for its sweetness and richness of taste. A bottle of real “Khvanchkara” will cost about 70 lari (about 30 USD). To choose your favorite Georgian wine, do not miss the opportunity to try the red wines “Saperavi”, “Tsinandali” and “Mukuzani”, among the whites - “Tvishi”, “Rkatsiteli” and the pink “Aladasturi”. This is only a small part of the wine diversity; in Georgia, wines are also produced from rarer grape varieties, including using the most ancient technology - in clay amphorae “qvevri”.

They bring spices from Georgia (the most popular is Svan salt, a mixture of herbs and salt from the Svaneti region), sauces, preserves and the famous Georgian tea (connoisseurs should check out the “Tea Museum” in Tbilisi at the intersection of Tabidze and Lermontov), ​​and as a more expensive Souvenirs worth looking at include jewelry made from the famous Georgian cloisonné enamel using the minankari technique and clothing by Georgian designers.

TRANSPORT (TBILISI)

Getting around Tbilisi is easy - there is a well-developed public transport network. You need to purchase a card in the metro for 2 GEL and top it up. The Metromani pass is valid for travel on the metro (50 tetri / 0.17 USD), buses (50 tetri / 0.17 USD), minibuses (80 tetri / 0.27 USD), as well as for the cable car ride to the Narikala fortress and by funicular to Mount Mtatsminda. You must keep the receipt for its purchase and return it at any metro ticket office at the end of your trip.

It is better to order a taxi in Georgia at the hotel. If you stop a taxi on the street, agree on the cost of the trip in advance.

VACATION IN GEORGIA WITH CHILDREN

Georgians are family people, they value everything related to family and love children very much. You will feel this immediately upon arrival in the country. You will meet groups of Georgian schoolchildren during every excursion - in castles, the stalactite Cave of Prometheus, in the rock cave city of Vardzia and on the Martian-looking slopes of Uplistsikhe. What child did not imagine himself as a knight or a conqueror? It is these excursions that help develop imagination and captivate little travelers.

In Tbilisi, be sure to check out the Botanical Garden or the water park, which is open all year round. A special place is occupied by the Mtatsminda amusement park on the mountain of the same name - climbing it by cable car will become an adventure for a child. And when your Ferris Wheel cabin is at the highest possible height, remember that you are at the highest possible height above Tbilisi and are observing the entire panorama of the million-plus city.

ENTERTAINMENT IN GEORGIA

Georgia is a country not only of wine and gastronomic tours, but also exciting excursions into the history that small mountain towns keep. The city of love Singagi, the village of Kazbegi with a view of the majestic Kazbek, the restored Rabat fortress, the 6th century complex of David Gareji in the mountains, Kutaisi in Imereti, the ancient Caucasian fortress Ananuri, the Alazani Valley... Little hospitable Georgia is ready to give you everything it has: ski lovers and trekking - the stunning beauty of the mountain, connoisseurs of knowledge - 11 centuries of its history and the most valuable artifacts, pilgrims - oldest monasteries and churches with relics, for gastronomic fans - wine from qvevri and tables full of dishes, for lovers nightlife- the clubs of Batumi and the bars of Tbilisi, for those who yearn for the sea - the entire coastline of beaches, and for those yearning for human warmth - the Georgian soul, open and pure, like Georgia itself.

Choose your saturation level excursion program:

Light: Holiday program “Eureka! Tbilisoba. Gifts of Autumn"

• Only two days - from October 6 to 7, 2018, the most popular Georgian festival will be held in the capital of Georgia. As part of the program, you will not only spend several unforgettable days in the world capital of winemaking, take part in tastings of wine and Georgian cuisine, but will also receive a boat trip on the Kura River as a gift!
• Meals: breakfast
• Cost: $484 for 5 nights

Standard: “All colors of Georgia” 1 / “All colors of Georgia” 2

• Route: No. 1 Tbilisi – Uplistsikhe – Mtskheta – Gori – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Kakheti – Wine Land
• Meals: breakfast + 1 lunch
• Route: No. 2 Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Batumi – Martvili – Okatse – Prometheus Cave – Kutaisi – Sataplia
• Meals: breakfast
• Cost: No. 1 – $672 for 5 nights; No. 2 – $730 for 5 nights

In-depth: “Georgian Odyssey”

• Route: Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Batumi – Martvili – Okatse – Prometheus Cave – Kutaisi – Sataplia – Tbilisi – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe – Rabat – Kakheti – Wine Region (Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Telavi) – Annanuri – Kazbegi
• Meals: breakfast + 1 lunch
• Cost: $1040 for 9 nights

Advanced: Wine and gastronomic tour “Gamarjoba, Georgia!”

• Route: sightseeing tour of Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uplikhtsikhe - Chateau Mukhrani - Kakheti - Wine Land - Alaverdi - Tbilisi
• Meals: breakfasts + 4 lunches with drinks + 4 dinners with drinks, cooking master classes
• Cost: $732 for 5 nights

GUIDE TO CITIES AND RESORTS OF GEORGIA

Tbilisi

Georgians say: if you have not been to Tbilisi, you have not seen Georgia. This city is worth choosing for your first acquaintance with the country. It captivates with the colorful houses scattered along the slopes of Mount Mtatsminda with carved balconies and garlands of colored linen on them, churches reflected in the Kura River, cats in the narrow streets of the old city, the ancient Narikala fortress, from which best panorama capital of Georgia. Tbilisi streets keep the love story of Alexander Griboedov and Nina Chavchavadze, echoes of the steps of Tchaikovsky, Lermontov and Mayakovsky.

Be sure to check out the performance at the clock tower of the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater. Right here you can have a cup of coffee at the “Don't Cry!” cafe. - the interior of the cafe was completely created by Rezo Gabriadze himself, the creator of the films “Don’t Cry!”, “Mimino”, “Weirdos”, “Kin-dza-dza!”, “An Extraordinary Exhibition”.

Where to have lunch in Tbilisi:

• Georgian house with an interesting interior,
• Mravaljamieri, where you can see fiery Georgian dances,
• Funicular cafe on Mount Mtatsminda,
• high class restaurant Tabla,
• Tavadoori restaurant on the banks of the Kura River.

Be sure to visit the ancient capital - Mtskheta. It is located just 20 km from Tbilisi - here an unusual panorama is created by the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers, the 7th century Jvari monastery flaunts on the mountain, and in the grandiose Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the tunic of Christ is buried.

The pilgrimage program “Shrines of Orthodox Georgia” includes visits to the main holy places of the country, temples of the most important spiritual and historical significance, places associated with the enlightener of Georgia, St. Nina. Tour cost - from 784 USD, 7 nights/8 days, breakfasts +dinners, flight included.

8 things you must do in Georgia:

• take the cable car: in Tbilisi - to the ancient Narikala fortress, in Batumi - to Mount Anuria, from where you can enjoy a stunning panorama of the city;
• visit the sulfur baths in Tbilisi (the most beautiful bath is Orbelianovskaya, which Alexander Pushkin himself visited) and test for yourself their magical effect on the skin. By the way, next to them there is a monument to the heroes of everyone’s favorite film “Mimino”;
• listen to Georgian men sing - Georgian polyphonic singing is included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List;
• take a funicular ride to Mount Mtatsminda in Tbilisi and try cream donuts in the cafe at the top. Order the traditional Logidze Water lemonade with tarragon, cream soda, lemon or pear flavors;
• decide on your favorite variety of Georgian wine by going on a wine tour;
• learn how to eat khinkali correctly - hold it by the tail, carefully biting it so as not to spill the hot, aromatic broth;
• choose your favorite type of khachapuri with cheese - Adjarian, Imeritian, Megrelian or another;
• visit the local market and bargain for homemade suluguni, churchkhela (a sweet made from nuts strung on a string and grape or pomegranate juice) and walnut jam.

Batumi

In a few recent years Batumi has changed a lot and is not inferior to others European cities– the resort has been declared a national project. Modern buildings and hotels of the world chains Sheraton, Hilton, Radisson and others appeared here. The Batumi embankment is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Batumi. Both tourists and locals love to stroll here past the palm trees against the backdrop of the sunset. You can rent a bicycle and ride along the embankment to see all the sculptures installed against the backdrop of the sea. The most touching of them is the monument to Ali and Nino, the heroes of the book of the same name about eternal love. The giant figures move slowly, now converging and merging into a single whole, then parting again, as if forever. Some episodes of the famous Soviet film “Love and Doves” were also filmed on the Batumi embankment.

Recently, Batumi has gained the reputation of the “Georgian Las Vegas” - at night the city lights up with the lights of casinos, expensive hotels, the Alphabet Tower and the Ferris Wheel. It is good to enjoy the view of this spectacle from the terrace of one of the restaurants on the shore - to the sound of the waves and the cries of seagulls. Local seafood restaurants are reputed to be the best in Georgia.

IN summer time this same shore will give you sea baths, a bronze tan and water activities. In winter, a holiday in Batumi can be combined with ski holiday at the new Goderdzi resort, which is just an hour's drive from the city.

Borjomi

This healing resort in the mountains at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level is famous for its mineral water. It’s worth going to Borjomi for a peaceful holiday in the lap of nature, walks in the local park, the same amazing Georgian cuisine and health improvement - local sanatoriums and hotels are considered the best in the country, and Georgians themselves love to relax here.

Gudauri

Gudauri confidently takes the palm from other Georgian ski resorts - Bakuriani, Svaneti, Mestia. This young resort, 120 km from Tbilisi, was built by Austrian specialists using the most modern technologies. To the delight of skiers, 57 kilometers excellent tracks. The best time to travel to Gudauri is from December to April, when the slopes are covered with the best snow cover, and small cozy hotels have a fireplace in the evenings.

Why Georgia with Mouzenidis Travel?

Georgia invariably attracts tourists with its historical and cultural monuments, picturesque landscapes and original cuisine. Help to make your future trip to Georgia interesting, informative and independent virtual tour by city of this amazing country.

Georgia is located in the central and western parts of Transcaucasia. It is bounded by the Greater Caucasus ranges from the north, the Lesser Caucasus from the south, and the Black Sea from the west. The state has common borders with Russia (in the north), with Azerbaijan (in the east), with Turkey and Armenia (in the south). The capital is Tbilisi.

Other features of the country:

• state language – Georgian;
• religion – Orthodoxy;
• currency – lari (1 lari = 24.74 rubles (end of 2018 exchange rate. Tetri – Georgian “penny” 1 lari = 100 tetri);
• time in Tbilisi – Moscow + 1 hour;
• The country's population is more than 37 million people.

The Georgian language is mainly used, but all inscriptions (names of streets, shops, bus stops), which can be found in major cities, must be duplicated in Russian and English languages. The older generation is fluent in spoken Russian, the younger generation prefers English.

If necessary, you can always ask passers-by for help. However, to feel more confident, you can memorize the pronunciation of several of the most frequently used phrases in Georgian:

Traveling to Georgia on your own will require you to prepare the following documents:

1. international passport. It is important to check its validity period: it must be valid not only at the time of entry into the country, but also upon departure.
2. Medical insurance policy. It is not necessary to have one, but it is advisable, since calling an ambulance in Georgia is paid.
3. Visa needed only for those who plan to stay in the country for more than a year.
4. If a child is traveling, it fits into the international passport of one of the parents (necessarily with a photo).
5. Baby's birth certificate. May be necessary, although not required when crossing the border.

How to get there by public transport

There is currently no direct railway connection between the countries.

The route starting in Rostov-on-Don could be as follows:

1. Evening train No. 392C departs from the city every 4 days, traveling to Baku, and arriving at its final destination in the morning the next day.
2. In Baku you can take the daily night train from Baku to Tbilisi, departing at 21.10 and arriving at 10.25.
3. Traveling from Tbilisi to any city in Georgia is not a problem.

You can travel to Georgia independently by train or bus.

Approximate prices for the most popular tourist routes starting in Tbilisi are as follows:

• you can travel to Batumi in a seated carriage (2nd class) for 19 GEL;
• a ticket for a reserved seat carriage to Zguridi can be bought for 8.5 GEL, a compartment ticket will cost 18 GEL;
• travel in a general carriage to Kutaisi costs 9 GEL.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online. Children under 5 years old travel free of charge, children from 5 to 10 years old travel with a child ticket, and everyone over 10 years old will have to pay for the trip in full.

Traveling to Georgia on your own by plane is an easier and faster option. Direct flights to Tbilisi depart from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, average price– 6 thousand rubles (round trip). From other Russian cities you will have to fly with transfers.

The only road for travel by bus is through the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint, located in the mountains, between Vladikavkaz and Kazbegi. There are buses going directly from Moscow to Tbilisi, but it is better to get to Vladikavkaz by any means, from where there is a direct minibus to Tbilisi.

You can use the following (cheaper) route:

1. Get from Vladikavkaz to Upper Lars (price – 40 rubles).
2. Take a minibus going to Stepatsmindy (it is prohibited to cross the border on foot).
3. Take a bus to Tbilisi (price – 10 GEL).

In winter, snow drifts are possible in the mountains and, accordingly, problems with crossing the border.

How to get there by car

The owner of his own car will also have to go to Georgia through Upper Lars.

On the Russian side you will need to present:

1. A foreign passport valid for the entire stay in Georgia (driver and passengers).
2. Passport vehicle.
3. Driver's license (for the driver).

A green card and insurance policy are not needed. After customs checks, you must travel through neutral territory and present the listed documents on the Georgian side.

The rules of behavior on the road in Georgia are approximately the same as in Russia, but the punishment for violating them is more severe.

For example, if you cross a solid lane or exceed the speed limit, you will have to pay a fine, which in ruble equivalent will exceed 1,000 rubles.

Where to stay

Like any other country in the world, Georgia offers tourists accommodation in a wide range of prices:

1. Hotels and inns range from the most luxurious, where you can enjoy maximum comfort, to economy-class establishments with a minimum set of services.
2. Guest houses where guests will feel at home for a reasonable fee.
3. Inexpensive hostels that give travelers the opportunity to stay comfortable and save on housing.

Specific prices largely depend on the “stardom” of the establishment, its location and season. When booking a hotel or any other type of accommodation, you need to inquire about the range of services, their cost and which of them are included in the room fee.

What to visit first

Traveling to Georgia on your own should be as full as possible interesting trips and excursions. To do this, it is better to decide on the route in advance. The first acquaintance with the country will most likely begin from its capital.

Tbilisi

This is one of the oldest cities in the world with a population of 1.11 million people, today occupying an area of ​​726 square meters. km. It was founded back in the 5th century AD. It is incredibly interesting for tourists for its history and culture. You can stay at inexpensive hotel, guest house or a hostel that will be happy to provide guests with decent living conditions:

Taxi and public transport

Tbilisi has a wide variety of means of transportation.

Public transport in the city is as follows:

1. Metro. The cost of the trip is 50 tetri.
2. Buses. The price of one ticket is 50 tetri.
3. Minibuses. For travel, depending on the route, you have to pay from 50 to 80 tetri.
4. Cable car. You can use it for 1 GEL.
5. Taxi. Trips within the city will cost about 3-6 GEL, and a trip to the airport will cost 25 GEL.

What to see

Historical and cultural monuments, the most interesting places in the city, which is already one and a half millennia old, can be found at every step.

In the center of Tbilisi you can try the following route:

1. Abanotubani. Or the bathhouse quarter, famous for its complex of bathhouses built on sulfur springs. The complex is located on the Kura embankment, you can get to it by buses 31, 44, 50, 55, 71, 80 and 102, the stop is called “Abanotubani”. Then you can walk.
   
   
2. Canyon and waterfall. The picturesque section of the Tsavkisistskali River with a waterfall flowing through the very center of the city is called the Tbilisi Canyon. The attraction is located near the botanical garden, not far from the sulfur baths.
3. Meydan Square. One of the central squares of old Tbilisi, from which, according to legend, the history of the city began. It is not difficult to reach it on foot from the baths.
4. Shardeni street. It was once a center of handicrafts, but today it is a cozy street, where after a short walking tour from Meydan Square you can relax, enjoying the atmosphere of the old city and aromatic coffee.
5. Metah and Darejan. In the ancient Metakh quarter, located a few steps from Sharden Street, it is easy to find the palace of Queen Darejan, standing on the Avlabari Hills.
6. Cable car. From Darejan Palace you can go down to Europe Square. Here, next to Rike Park, is the lower cable car station. You can take the funicular and then have a short ride over the river and the old town.
7. Narikala Fortress. From top station The cable car to this ancient defensive structure (more than one and a half thousand years old) is just around the corner. Having risen to the very high point near the cross, you can admire Tbilisi spread out below.
8. Statue of Mother Georgia. You need to go by foot, to the very top of Salakak Hill - to where the majestic statue of “Mother of Kartli” stands.
   
   
9. Betlemi Stairs. Built in the mid-19th century, it starts from the statue and has 120 steps. Along it, stopping at observation platforms, you can go down to the old Sololaki district.
10. Sololaki and the Kaleidoscope house. Sololaki was once the most respectable quarter of Tbilisi. A traveler should definitely go to the Kaleidoscope house, the front door of which is decorated with amazing stained glass windows.
11. Freedom Square and Gabriadze Theater. Noisy and busy place. Here you can admire standing monuments lamplighter and sculptor, and then approach the building of the Gabriadze Puppet Theater. In his tower there is a door from which an angel appears every hour to strike the bell with a hammer.
12. Bridge of Peace. The bright glass majestic structure, built quite recently, during the reign of Saakashvili, is located near the Gabriadze Theater. That's why pedestrian bridge You can quickly walk to Rike Park.
13. Rike Park. A green and cozy seating area where you can sit quietly and even take a photo with Ronald Reagan himself, peacefully sitting on a bench.
14. Mimino. Not far from the park there is the Avlabari metro station, and next to it is a monument immortalizing the heroes of the film “Mimino,” popular in Soviet times.
    
    
15. Tsminda Sameba Cathedral(Church of the Holy Trinity) It is interesting both for its external architecture and interior decoration. On its territory you can have a snack at the Lagidze water cafe and enjoy Adjarian khachapuri, which will be a worthy finale to the excursion.

Mtskheta

The capital of the Mkhtseta-Mtianeti region, Mtskheta, is located north of Tbilisi, its population is 10 thousand people. Today this small town is a holy place for the residents of the country and is very interesting for tourists, and inexpensive housing here is represented by guest houses, hostels, and hotels.

For example:

What to see

The abundance of hotels and hostels in a small town already says in itself: there is something to see here, and this is true.

You can start your tour of Mtskheta by visiting the following neighborhoods of the city:

Kakheti

Kakheti – historical region in the eastern part of Georgia, near the upper reaches of the Alazani and Iori rivers. A picturesque region with a rich, centuries-old history - real paradise for tourists, therefore, the first thing you need to do is look for housing. Hostel prices, guest houses and hotels in Kakheti are quite moderate, although if you wish, you can stay in a luxurious, expensive hotel.

Several options in different price categories:

What to see

The most striking sights of Kakheti and how to get to them:

1. Telavi. The small town, which is the historical capital of Kakheti, was known as a large shopping mall, located on the route of caravans coming from the East. Outlandish temples and monuments are at every turn here, but the main advantage is the cleanest, healing air. You can get to Telavi by bus, the distance from Tbilisi is 95 km.
   
   
2. Chateau Mere. A wine hotel located near Telavi in ​​the village of Vardisubani. This is a 3-story palace, built in the ancient Georgian style. At guests' disposal are wine cellars filled with delicious wines of Kakheti. The hotel is located 7.3 km from the city center, and a walker can get here in an hour and a half.
3. Shuamta. A complex of monasteries located near Telavi on the Tbilisi side. Directly from the highway you can see the New Shuamata Monastery, where a dirt road leads. If you drive along it a little further, you can visit the Old Shuamata monastery.
4. Tsinandali. A legendary village in Kakheti, located 10 km from Telavi. Here was the estate of Alexander Chavchavadze and the ruins of the church in which his daughter Nina and Griboyedov were married are still preserved. You can take a taxi or walk, admiring the breathtaking scenery.
5. Shumi Factory. Produces the best Kakheti wines, located right there in Tsinandali. You can visit the factory museum, where samples of ancient winemaking equipment are collected.
6. Ikalto. A monastic complex consisting of three churches, located in the village of the same name, which is located 10 km from Telavi. You can get there by minibus, taxi, or on foot.
7. Alaverdi. Monastery and cathedral located in the vicinity of Akhmeta. The monastery is located right next to the highway connecting Telavi and Akhmeta, and the cathedral is 9 km away from it. You can get there by hitchhiking or by car; buses run very rarely and irregularly.
8. Gremi. The fortress, which was once the royal residence, is located in the village of the same name, located near Kvareli. It is located near the Telavi-Kvareli highway, and you can get to it by any minibus going in this direction.
   
   
9. Lake Lopota. The picturesque reservoir, located in the village of Naparuli (Telavi district), is surrounded by forests and mountains. There is a hotel near it, you can ride horses or rent a boat, and in the summer you can enjoy swimming in the clearest water.
10. Nekresi. The monastery complex, standing above the Alazani Valley, is located near Kvareli. Those wishing to get to Nekresi must walk or drive 7 km from Kvareli towards Gremi to the road sign. Further, along a steep mountain road, there is a special bus.
11. Kvareli. A small town located 150 km from the capital, in eastern Georgia. Ideal place for those who like peace and quiet, who love walks along mountain paths and will not refuse a glass of fine wine.
12. Graneli Factory. It produces exclusive wines designed for VIP buyers; they are sold only on the territory of the plant. Wine lovers are also offered a tour of the plant and wine tasting. The plant is located just 2.5 km from Kvareli. You need to drive along the highway to south direction, turn off at the Wine Route sign and drive about 700 m.
13. Sighnaghi. A tiny ancient town located in a picturesque mountain valley 100 km from Tbilisi, which can be walked around in a day. Around the town there are vineyards, temples, fortresses, monasteries, which can be reached on foot or by car.
    
    
14. Bodbe. monastery, which stands 2 km from Sighnaghi. Famous for the fact that the tomb of St. Nino is located here. The holy spring and font are located below the monastery, at a distance of 5 km from Sighnaghi.
15. David Gareja. The unique mountain monastery complex, which includes 9 cave monasteries, is located 60 km from Tbilisi, on the border with Azerbaijan and stretches 25 km along the Gareji Ridge. You can get here along the route Tbilisi - the city of Sagarejo - the village of Udabno. From the village there is an asphalt road along which you will have to cover 13 km.

Kutaisi

The second largest city in the country, located on the Rioni River, can be reached from Tbilisi by car, train, plane, minibus. There are plenty of tourists here at any time of the year, so it is better to book a hotel or hostel in advance.

What to see

Most Popular tourist places Kutaisi is:

Svaneti

Traveling to this corner of Georgia has become available for independent exploration by tourists. Svaneti is often called lost world, because its pristine beauty has been preserved here. Mestia is considered a tourist center - a town with a population of 2.5 thousand people, where most hotels of different star levels are located.

What to see

The most famous tourist sites of Svaneti are:

Batumi

Situated on the Black Sea coast, the city is popular resort, economic and cultural center Georgia, and is very attractive for tourists. Accommodation in Batumi is represented by hostels, guest houses, hotels of all levels of comfort.

What to see

Diversify beach holiday You can visit the following outstanding places of the city:

Main excursions

Traveling to Georgia on your own doesn’t always work out, and if you don’t have enough imagination, develop a tourist route, you can use the services of the TRIPSTER tour desk.

It offers the following routes in Georgia:

Pros and cons of holidays in Georgia

Unfortunately, such a holiday has its drawbacks:

1. In hotels and hotels, “surprises” may lie in wait in the form of a lack of water, electricity, and cold radiators.
2. Many architectural monuments are in deplorable condition.
3. Mountain walks are not always possible due to bad weather.
4. Many are surprised and frightened by the hot Georgian temperament of local drivers.
5. Non-smokers may not like the widespread smoking practice here.
6. The disadvantage can be considered the noisiness and some extravagance of Georgians.

As for the advantages of traveling to Georgia, everything is obvious: the opportunity to learn a lot of new things, enjoy independent hiking, unforgettable experience from fabulous beauties.

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Video about traveling to Georgia on your own

15 rules have a good travel to Georgia:

Do you need insurance for a trip to Georgia?

If we talk about insurance for your personal health, I think it is definitely necessary (although the Georgian border guards are absolutely not interested in whether you have it or not). Still, it’s not like lying on the sofa at home – you never know, what will happen in the mountains, or you won’t be able to stop in time while eating khinkali..)) Anything can happen – and not only in Georgia. For the last few years, I have been purchasing insurance for my travels through an online service - here you have the opportunity to choose from the many products presented on the insurance market exactly what suits you in terms of price and insurance coverage:

Now regarding car insurance (if you do not plan to drive your car to Georgia, you can safely skip this point).

On March 1, 2018, the Georgian government adopted a law on compulsory motor liability insurance for cars with foreign license plates. Simply put, if earlier this type of insurance was optional in Georgia, now it has become necessary. An insurance policy (not a green card!) can be issued online on the website https://www.tpl.ge/ or purchase at the border. There are 4 types of policies - for 15, 30, 90 days and 1 year. If you are traveling to Georgia for less than 15 days, you will still have to take out insurance for 15 days.

The fine for the lack of compulsory motor insurance for the summer of 2018 is 100 lari (payable at any branch of any large Georgian bank, under no circumstances try to “resolve” this issue with the police on the spot!).

How to get to Georgia?

By land in a personal vehicle– if you are planning to travel to Georgia by car, I suggest reading an article about the Moscow-Tbilisi road and the specifics of traveling around Georgia by car:.

If the goal of your trip is not only Tbilisi, but also the “summer capital” Batumi, I recommend reading.

An article about Tbilisi city transport, as well as how to move around Georgia:.

Housing in Georgia - private sector, hostels, guesthouses, hotels, apartments

Before you start searching for and booking accommodation for your independent rest or traveling around Georgia, I recommend reading a separate large article - in it you will find all the necessary information: classification of types of housing, where and how best to look for it, how to book, recommendations and tips for minimizing costs and the nuances of Georgian specifics.

If you are planning independent travel in Georgia or just relaxing by the sea, I highly recommend looking at my articles dedicated to the best apartments and guesthouses in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi in terms of price and quality ratio:

Transfers throughout Georgia

If you are traveling to Georgia with your family or a large group, it might make sense for you to consider a transfer straight to your door booked hotel or to the desired attraction.

Comfortable transfers throughout Georgia can be ordered using a local online service GoTrip. During the booking process, you have the opportunity to select the class, car brand and specific driver based on reviews from previous passengers. Considering the horseman driving style of Georgian street taxi drivers and their cars, which are not always in good working order, this is a very useful option. The price on the website is final, you won’t have to bargain with anyone.

Transfer examples:

Mobile communications and Internet in Georgia

WITH mobile communications and the Internet is doing well in Georgia. Of course, there are remote corners like Tusheti or Khevsureti, where civilization in the form of mobile operators I haven’t gotten there yet, but this is the exception rather than the rule. In large and medium-sized cities, as well as in all beach and ski resorts, with a local SIM card you will always be in touch. As for the signal quality, all operators have already switched to 4G, but so far only in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. In the outback, the connection is usually either H or 3G.

What to see in Georgia

Below is a map of all the interesting places in Georgia mentioned in the guide. The numbers of attractions on the map correspond to the numbers in the text of the guidebook (indicated in brackets after the name of the city, church, fortress, etc.). By clicking on the number on the map, you will find a photo and a link to quickly jump to an article about this attraction.

Tbilisi

Tbilisi(number 1 on the map of attractions) - the capital of Georgia and one of the most beautiful and interesting cities former USSR. Old Tbilisi is a unique courtyard with drying laundry, lazy cats and sedate men playing backgammon. As well as the famous carved balconies, many of which are the size of a small Moscow apartment.

In addition to numerous antiquities, Tbilisi also has modern attractions: for example, the Peace Bridge, the Presidential Palace and the House of Justice.

And, of course, amazingly warm and hospitable residents and delicious food. In my opinion, the minimum you need to get to know Tbilisi is 2-3 days, and for a thoughtful inspection - no less than a week.

If you have more than a couple of days at your disposal, I recommend reading my guide articles dedicated to the most interesting areas of Tbilisi:

Be sure to take a walk around mine - there are only the best restaurants, cafes and khinkal towns.

And so that the waiter and bartender understand who they are dealing with, I first suggest studying two articles that are mega-valuable for any “culinary tourist”:

To better experience the unique atmosphere and energy of old Tbilisi, it is better to stay not in a hotel, but rent an apartment for daily rent from local residents in a real Tbilisi house with carved balconies, high ceilings and creaky wooden stairs in echoing entrances. For this purpose, my article can be very useful - in it, based on personal experience I describe the most best options in terms of price and quality ratio.

If you are traveling alone or do not plan to stay in Tbilisi for more than one or two days, then I would recommend choosing a good guesthouse over an apartment: .

And in order to more fully experience the unique atmosphere of this city, I recommend that the most inquisitive and sociable travelers book personalized tours of Tbilisi from local residents. Your guides will be Tbilisi residents themselves - writers, artists, photographers, journalists, winemakers - who are in love with their city and know everything about it.

Below is a selection of the most interesting and popular excursions in Tbilisi according to traveler reviews. To see all available options, click View All. At the booking stage, you will need to pay online only 20% of the excursion cost - the rest of the amount is given to the guide before it starts.

Georgian Military Road

Georgian Military Road- one of the most picturesque roads in the world and a complete attraction with a length of 208 km. It was built immediately after the annexation of Georgia to the Russian Empire to supply the Russian army, which was then fighting in the Caucasus with the highlanders, Turks and Persians - and this explains its name; nowadays there is nothing “military” in it for a long time.

Georgian Military Road in the Cross Pass area

The main attractions of the Georgian Military Road, located between Russian border th and Tbilisi:

Ananuri Fortress and Zhinvali Reservoir- number 3 on the map of Georgian attractions
Ski resort Gudauri(number 4)
Trinity Church in Gergeti (5)
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)- number 6
Cross Pass and the Monument to Friendship of Peoples (7)

Mtskheta

Mtskheta (2) — ancient capital Georgia, located 18 km north of Tbilisi, on the Georgian Military Road. It was from here that the Christianization of Georgia began through the efforts of St. Nino.

In addition to the Jvari Monastery, in Mtskheta you should definitely visit the huge Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Samtavro Monastery, where, according to legend, Saint Nino lived under a blackberry bush.

Jvari Monastery coordinates: 41.83837, 44.73403.

Ananuri

Here, on the banks of the picturesque Zhinvali reservoir, is located one of the most famous attractions of northern Georgia - medieval castle Ananuri(number 3 on the map of Georgia).

The castle was built by the rulers of these places - the Aragvi Eristavis - presumably at the end of the 17th century, when there was no reservoir here yet. But there was, on the contrary, the narrowest place of the Aragvi gorge, and it was impossible to go from the north, from the Dariali gorge, to the south to Tbilisi, passing the Ananuri fortress.

Coordinates: 42.16403, 44.70319.

Gudauri

Gudauri(number 4 on the map) is a relatively young, but, along with Bakuriani, one of the most famous ski resorts in Georgia (and the most popular, due to its proximity to Tbilisi and the Russian border). People come here for good skiing, Georgian hospitality and delicious food.

Coordinates: 42.4745, 44.48089.

Gergeti

A small village on the Georgian Military Road, famous for the fact that on the mountain above it is located the oldest and one of the most revered churches in Georgia - Trinity Church Sameba (5).

Trinity Church Gergeti

The place is really simply stunning and “atmospheric”, in addition, from the church you can see great views to Mount Kazbek (Kazbegi in Georgian) - however, the mountain is very “capricious” and even in summer it very rarely peeks out from behind the clouds.

Coordinates: 42.66243, 44.62054.

Transfers along the Georgian Military Road

Adjara

A fertile land of beaches, mountain resorts, national parks and hospitable people. The capital of Adjara, Batumi, is the “showcase” of modern tourist Georgia, as well as the country’s third largest city (after Tbilisi and Kutaisi) and the largest Georgian city on the Black Sea.

Excursions in Batumi and Adjara from local residents:

Beach resorts of Adjara (as well as Guria and Megrelia)

Sandy beaches

Ureki (Magnetity)

The most unusual beach resort in Georgia, located 45 kilometers north of Batumi, on the very border Guria And Megrelia. Unofficially divided into two parts: the village itself is called By the river, and coastal tourist area with the beach - Magnetity(number 9 on the map of Georgia).

Magnetiti is a 4-kilometer beach with black magnetic sand, which is considered very useful for the treatment of hypertension, joint diseases and for rehabilitation after a heart attack. Unlike the pebble beaches of Adjara, Magnetiti has fine, pleasant sand (albeit an unusually black color), which makes the resort comfortable for families with children.

Coordinates: 41.98689, 41.75924.

Shekvetili

Shekvetili(10) is a small sleepy village 10 km south of Ureki, known for its huge sandy beach and a wonderful pine forest.

Considering that the resort is sparsely populated even at the height of the beach season, a holiday here is suitable for notorious introverts and those who are mortally tired of the crowds of big cities. The beach is quite good - black magnetic sand, the same as in Magnetity.

Coordinates: 41.92025, 41.76718.

Pebble beaches

Beach resorts south of Batumi (the cleanest sea):

Kvariati

Kvariati(number 11 on the map) is a small seaside village whose main attraction is its wonderful pebble beach.

Kvariati beach is considered the best in Adjara - some, however, will disagree with this, considering best beach V Sarpi. This is a seaside resort with long traditions and well-developed infrastructure - there is a restaurant and a cafe, you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, ride a jet ski and a cheesecake.

Coordinates: 41.54584, 41.56179.

Gonio

Gonio(12) is a small Adjarian village, famous not only for its beach (very good, by the way), but also for its ancient Gonio-Apsaros fortress, located a couple of kilometers from the village and the beach.

As for Gonio beach, it is typical for this part of Adjara: long, wide, pebbly, with clear water, a standard set tourist entertainment and a relatively wide choice of housing. A boulevard of one and a half to two kilometers long was recently made along the sea, following the example of the famous Seaside Boulevard of Batumi.

Coordinates: 41.5675, 41.56591.

Sarpi (13)

The southernmost beach of Adjara and generally its southernmost seaside point. A village on the border with Turkey - on the other side it is called Sarp.

Under Soviet rule, there was a border zone here (after all, Turkey was and remains a NATO member), but now the border passes literally a few meters from sunbathing and swimming tourists.

Coordinates: 41.5213, 41.5478.

Beach resorts north of Batumi:

Cape Verde Beach (Mtsvane Kontskhi - number 14 on the map)

A sparsely populated pebble beach with clear water is relatively close to Batumi - you can get there in 20 minutes by minibus. Usually Cape Verde visit together with Botanical Garden Batumi - it is located exactly above the beach.

Cape Verde beach coordinates: 41.69181, 41.70474.

Chakvi

Chakvi(number 15) – once a fishing village and the center of Georgian tea growing, and now a cozy and calm beach resort on Black Sea coast Georgia, located 13 kilometers north of Batumi and 12 kilometers south of Kobuleti.

Coordinates: 41.72181, 41.72929.

Tsikhisdziri

Village Tsikhisdziri(16 on the map) is located 15 km north of Batumi, the easiest way to get there is by minibus going from Batumi to Kobuleti.

Currently, Tsikhisdziri is quite rarely considered as a beach resort - the Byzantine town located nearby is much more widely known. Petra fortress. But this was not always the case - thanks to its eucalyptus grove, in Soviet times Tsikhisdziri was one of the generally recognized “favorites” for relaxation and treatment of people with diseases of the respiratory system, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Coordinates: 41.74682, 41.73785.

Kobuleti

Kobuleti(17) is the second largest city in Adjara, located 25 km north of Batumi.

In addition to its huge (about 10 km long!) pebble beach, Kobuleti is famous for its peat swamps of Spain- a nature reserve located northeast of the town, as well as an amusement park "Tsitsinatela", which means "Firefly" in Russian. This name is no coincidence: with the onset of darkness, the park lights up with many multi-colored iridescent lights - many young visitors like to tumble on the Tsitsinatela rides just after sunset. The park looks especially impressive from the Ferris wheel.

Coordinates: 41.83887, 41.77516.

Transfers to Adjara

Sights of Adjara

Adjara is a land of countless attractions and, if you are interested not only in relaxing on the beach, I recommend turning your attention to National parks, ancient arched bridges, picturesque mountain roads and much more, located “in the depths” of the region, in its mountainous part.

Trans-Ajar route

Trans-Ajar route(18) is a highway through the Goderdzi pass, connecting Batumi with the capital of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, the city of Akhaltsikhe.

Almost along its entire length, the road is literally “stuffed” with interesting sights (waterfalls, ancient arched bridges, picturesque villages, wine cellars, etc.), so it can take a very, very long time to drive these 160 km.

Queen Tamara Bridge in Makhuntseti

Machakhela National Park (19)

Not long ago, an excellent asphalt road was laid along the Machakhela River almost to the border with Turkey, thereby turning the picturesque gorge into one of the most interesting and easily accessible places in Adjara.

Fairytale forest in Mirveti

Mtirala National Park

Mtirala(number 20 on the map) is a picturesque national park, spread over six thousand hectares 25 kilometers east of the Adjarian village of Chakvi.

Public transport does not go to the national park, but taxi drivers in Chakvi will gladly take you there for 40-50 GEL (the price includes a round trip and 3 hours of waiting).

Kakheti

Kakheti is a land of stunning scenery and the main region of Georgian winemaking. It is located east of Tbilisi and is known primarily for the “granary of Georgia” - the Alazani Valley.

Alazani Valley

It is here that the grapes for most of the famous brands of wine in Eastern Georgia are grown, such as Kindzmarauli, Saperavi, Kvareli. And here there are several large wineries where you can come with. In addition, in the fall you can personally participate in the grape harvest.

To get to know Kakheti you need at least 2-3 days with overnight stays in Sighnaghi and/or Telavi.

Author's excursions to Kakheti from Tbilisi

The most convenient and educational way to get to know Kakheti (IMHO) is a private excursion from Tbilisi. In this case, you will be driven all day in a comfortable car to the most interesting places, told stories, legends, and in some places even toasts (without this, there is nowhere in Kakheti). By the way, about toasts - as a participant in the excursion, you can forget about the fact that you are driving and enjoy excellent wines in tasting rooms the best Kakheti wineries.

Sighnaghi (Sighnaghi 23)

The main tourist “magnet” of Kakheti, the “Georgian San Marino”, the “city of love” is all Sighnaghi (number 23 on the map of Georgia). The small town is located on the top of a ridge - and for this reason, never in its long history has it been conquered or destroyed by anyone.

Monument to the doctor Benjamin from the film “Don’t Cry!” Georgiy Danelia

Due to its perfect preservation, during the presidency of Mikheil Saakashvili, Sighnaghi was chosen as the main tourist “brand” of Eastern Georgia. Some things were restored, others were built from scratch - for example, the Wedding Palace, which is open around the clock and “combines” everyone without an appointment - it is to this that Sighnaghi owes one of its unofficial names: “the city of love”.

Coordinates: 41.61098, 45.92718.

Telavi (24)

The capital of Kakheti and at the same time a quiet and cozy town, which became famous in the vastness of the former USSR after the release of the film “Mimino”. Many tourists use the city only as a base for traveling to mountainous Tusheti - but in vain, there is also something to see in Telavi itself.

Monument to King Irakli II in Telavi

Coordinates: 41.92092, 45.4791.

David Gareji Monastery (25)

One of the main Orthodox shrines of Georgia is a cave monastery founded by Saint David of Gareji after he decided to leave the hustle and bustle of Tbilisi and retire into the wilderness.

In addition to the complex of natural and man-made caves that make up the David Gareji Monastery, this place is notable for the fact that the monastery is located on the slopes of a ridge along the crest of which the state border of Georgia and Azerbaijan runs.

Coordinates: 41.4471, 45.37662.

Alaverdi Cathedral (26)

Alaverdi Cathedral is the first and most important temple of Kakheti, the second highest in Georgia (for a long time it was the first, but after the construction of the Tsminda Sameba temple in Tbilisi Alaverdi gave it primacy), and one of the four most revered Christian churches countries - the so-called “Great Cathedrals”.

Coordinates: N42.03248, E45.3772.

Gremi Castle (27)

Medieval castle Gremi- that's all that's left of former capital Kakheti city of Gremi, destroyed by the Persian Shah Abbas. Along with the castle located on the Georgian Military Road, Gremi is the most famous object of its kind in Georgia. Both castles are easily accessible from a logistics point of view - they literally rise above the highway passing at their foot.

Coordinates: 42.00161, 45.66099.

Nekresi Monastery (28)

Nekresi is an ancient and very “atmospheric” monastery located on a mountain above the Alazani Valley. Once upon a time at the foot of that mountain there was the whole city with the same name, but only the foundations of several buildings have survived to this day. And, if the ruins of the city are not of particular interest, then the Nekresi monastery soaring high in the mountains is rightfully considered one of the brightest attractions of Kakheti.

Coordinates: 41.97249, 45.76027 (parking under the monastery).

Ikalto Monastery (29)

Ikalto- the oldest Orthodox monastery in Georgia. The monastery was founded by the Assyrian father Zenon of Ikalta in the 6th century. In the “golden” age of David the Builder for Georgia, an Academy appeared on the territory of the monastery, where Shota Rustaveli subsequently studied.

Coordinates: 41.93707, 45.38026.

Monasteries Old and New Shuamta (30)

Despite its proximity to Telavi, Shuamta is not a popular attraction in Kakheti. Thanks to this, the unique atmosphere is still preserved here. ancient monastery, where you may well find yourself alone with centuries of history and your thoughts.

Coordinates of the New Shuamta monastery: 41.91253, 45.39015.
Coordinates of the Old Shuamta monastery: 41.90973, 45.40571.

Transfers to Kakheti

Imereti

Imereti- the largest and historically significant region of Georgia with a population of more than half a million people. Imereti is located in the Rioni River basin, the largest in Georgia. Even against the background of very hospitable Tbilisi residents, Imeretians stand out for their hospitality and friendliness. The capital of the region - the city of Kutaisi - during the reign of King David the Builder (Agmashenebeli) was the capital of all Georgia and at this time there was a period of its heyday.

Kutaisi

Kutaisi(number 31 on the map of Georgia) has been “challenging the primacy” of Tbilisi since ancient times and today is unofficially considered the second capital of Georgia. To confirm this status, in 2012 the Parliament of Georgia moved to Kutaisi from Tbilisi. Since then, this bizarre configuration of power has been legislated in the country’s Constitution: the president and government are in Tbilisi, the parliament is in Kutaisi.

Bagrati Temple in Kutaisi

Gelati Monastery (32)

Located 5 km from Kutaisi towards Tkibuli on a hilltop above the valley of the Tskhalitsitela River. One of the most revered Orthodox monasteries in Georgia, Gelati was founded by King David the Builder and the king was later buried in it - according to the will of the great monarch, his remains rest under a slab at the entrance to the monastery complex, right under the feet of the parishioners.

Coordinates: 42.29489, 42.76848.

Motsameta Monastery (33)

Motsameta Monastery dedicated to the holy prince-martyrs David and Constantine, located near Gelati, closer to Kutaisi.

Coordinates: 42.28226, 42.75909.

Tskaltubo (34)

Once a sanatorium and resort center of all-Union importance, it fell into decay in the 90s and is now gradually being revived. I recommend combining his examination with a visit Prometheus caves And Sataplia Park.

By the way, it was in Tskaltubo that we came across the most delicious khinkali in Georgia.

Coordinates: 42.32834, 42.60124.

Prometheus Cave (35)

The biggest of them all famous caves Georgia is located near Tskhaltubo. The cave is stunningly picturesque and very skillfully illuminated - you can see this by looking at the photographs in the article about.

Coordinates: 42.37664, 42.60082.

Sataplia Nature Reserve (36)

The reserve, located on a mountain above the Rioni River, is famous for the dinosaur tracks found on its territory. The name "Sataplia" means " honey place", wild bees used to be found in abundance in this area.

Coordinates: 42.31257, 42.67384.

Pillar of Katskhi (37)

One of the relatively “new” religious attractions of Georgia, but it has already become one of its symbols.

A stunningly picturesque rock-pillar, on top of which there is a house of a hermit monk.

Coordinates: 42.28759, 43.21569.

Okatse Canyon (38)

A natural attraction of Imereti, gradually becoming one of the most popular. The fact is that the picturesque canyon of the Okatse River (length 3 km, depth 50 m) is equipped with a suspended cantilever bridge, which is an amazing observation deck.

Coordinates: 42.45547, 42.52772.

Kinchkha Waterfall (39)

One of the most interesting attractions of Imereti is a complex of picturesque waterfalls (among which the highest in the country).

Coordinates: 42.49489, 42.55054.

Martvili Canyon (40) and Martvili Monastery (41)

Strictly speaking, Martvili is located not in Imereti, but in Megrelia, but it is more convenient to get there from Kutaisi. A very picturesque canyon that arose thanks to the waters of the Abasha River, which made their way through the rocks. I recommend combining a tour of the canyon with a visit Martvili Monastery Chkondidi- the main Christian monastery of Megrelia - and Salkhino (42), summer palace Mingrelian princes Dadiani.

Coordinates of the monastery: 42.40558, 42.37771, canyon: 42.45743, 42.37712.

Racha-Lechkhumi

“Georgian Switzerland”, “Mountain Imereti” and one of the main wine-making regions of the country - for example, the legendary “Khvanchkara” is made right here, in the village of the same name not far from the town Ambrolauri (43).

Some call Racha mountain Imereti (by analogy with “mountain Kakheti” - Tusheti, and “mountain Megrelia” - Svaneti). Racha is famous for its landscapes and excellent wine - you can get to the center of Lower Racha, the town of Ambrolauri, from Kutaisi by an ordinary passenger car in 2-3 hours; the cities are connected by an excellent asphalt road. The main thing is to go back to Kutaisi along it, and not try to drive through the village of Khvanchkara - this path is only for off-road vehicles.

Ambrolauri coordinates: 42.51449, 43.14576.

Transfers to Imereti and Racha

Svaneti

Of the three highland regions of Georgia, Svaneti, located in the north-west of the country, is the most popular among tourists - thanks to its stunning nature, well-preserved Svan towers and the distinctive Svan culture, which has survived to this day with minimal distortion due to the isolation of this region from the rest of Georgia. A normal asphalt-concrete road from Zugdidi to the capital of Svaneti was built only recently - and before that, with the onset of winter, snow covered the passes and tightly blocked Svaneti and the Svans.

Svaneti has everything that people go to the mountains for: stunning landscapes, clean air, picturesque villages bristling with Svan towers, mountain lakes, glaciers, amazing mountain honey and much, much more - there is even a modern ski resort! True, getting to it in winter is very difficult.

Mestia (Mestia)

Capital of Upper Svaneti (Zemo Svaneti), small town Mestia(44) is located in the mountains at an altitude of 1500 meters at the confluence of two mountain rivers.

Mestia is extremely well located in terms of scenery: the town is surrounded alpine meadows and forests, behind which rise majestic snow-capped mountains. You can get to Mestia from Zugdidi in 3-4 hours (there is a good asphalt and concrete road).

Historical center of Mestia

Coordinates: 43.03346, 42.68948.

To “experience” Svaneti to the fullest, you need to go from Mestia to remote mountain villages, such as Ushguli or Latali.

Transfers to Mestia

Ushguli (45)

A village that has preserved its traditional appearance much better than Mestia, which was subjected to merciless restoration. Ushguli is the second settlement in Europe after the Dagestan Kurush in terms of altitude and is famous big amount perfectly preserved Svan towers.

Hatsvali (46)

Ski resort on the Zuruldi ridge, located at an altitude of 2400 meters. The resort is new (opened in 2011) and is currently actively developing. From Mestia to Hatsvali, located 8 km to the south, you can take a taxi along a mountain serpentine road. Hatsvali is also popular in the summer: by cable car you can climb to the top of the ridge and enjoy stunning views and breathe rarefied mountain air— the main thing is to be lucky with the weather.

Coordinates: 43.01755, 42.73882.

Tusheti

Tusheti(47) - an isolated highland region in the northeastern part of Georgia, administratively part of Kakheti. Get to Omalo(this village is the “capital” of Tusheti) is only possible with a good SUV - the road is a dirt mountain serpentine.

Tusheti is home to stern (but not very warlike) mountaineers, stone sakli, ancient towers (vaguely similar to the Svan ones), excellent products made from sheep’s wool, sheep’s cheese “Guda” and special local khinkali with mountain herbs.

The views in the mountains of Tusheti are stunning - and for this reason, the main occupation of the Tush people is gradually becoming the reception and service of tourists, although there are still few in number.

Coordinates of the capital of Tusheti Omalo: 42.37085, 45.63346.

Khevsureti (48)

Another distinctive mountainous region of Georgia - along with Svaneti and Tusheti. Administratively, it is part of the central region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, but due to the inaccessibility, it is better to allocate at least a couple of days to visit Khevsureti.

The main man-made attraction of this region is defensive towers. But, unlike the Svan ones, they are not rectangular, but more reminiscent of pyramids and in this way are similar to the towers of Chechnya and Ingushetia.

The Khevsurs are mentally very little similar to the lowland Georgians, and there is a simple explanation for this. For a long time they were something like Georgian Cossacks - the Khevsurs did not pay taxes, but had to protect Georgia from invasions by mountaineers from the other side of the Caucasus ridge.

Coordinates of the capital of Khevsureti Shatili: 42.65813, 45.15457.

Georgia - from Tbilisi to Batumi

By train or bus, 300 km between two cities can be covered in 5 hours, by minibus - in 6. But it is much more interesting to go on this journey by car - your own or a rented one.

There are two ways to get from Tbilisi to Batumi by car: the first one is longer and goes through Imereti, the second is geographically shorter, but is available only in the summer, and even then only for SUVs - through Borjomi Valley and region Samtskhe-Javakheti, from where you can get to Batumi along a dirt mountain Trans-Ajar highway.

Now let's take a closer look at the attractions of each of the two options.

First route Tbilisi - Batumi

The first route lies through Stalin’s hometown - Gori, « cave city» Uplistsikhe, past pillar of Katskhi V Kutaisi. And from Kutaisi to Batumi you can travel along the Black Sea coast through Kobuleti, visiting some of the sights of Imereti along the way - for example, monasteries Gelati And Motsameta And Prometheus cave.

Stalin Museum in Gori (49)

Gori is located 80 km west of Tbilisi and is known primarily as the place where the Father of all nations was born and spent his childhood. And currently the city has a large and very interesting museum, dedicated to Stalin.

Coordinates: 41.98694, 44.11348.

Rock city Uplistsikhe (50)

Once the main pagan cult center of ancient Iberia and the main stronghold of resistance to the Christianization of the country, Uplistsikhe is now one of the most interesting attractions located in the vicinity of Tbilisi.

Coordinates: 41.96737, 44.20724.

Second route Tbilisi - Batumi

It looks something like this: Tbilisi — Borjomi (Bakuriani) — Akhaltsikhe and Rabat fortress- cave city Vardzia, fortress Khertvisi and further to Batumi along the mountainous Trans-Ajara highway.

Borjomi (51)

Tiny resort town with a population of 15 thousand people, which has gained worldwide fame thanks to the brand mined here mineral water.

Curl bridge in Borjomi

In addition to mineral water, Borjomi is famous for its sanatoriums, a huge park, a cable car, an outdoor swimming pool with water from hot springs and a culinary “trick”: pine cone jam.

Coordinates: 41.84119, 43.38298.

Ski resort Bakuriani (52)

In the past - the center skiing of all-Union significance, these days it is the best (IMHO) ski resort in Georgia, located 37 km from Borjomi at an altitude of 1700 meters.

Coordinates: 41.7509, 43.52839.

After Borjomi, the route from Tbilisi to Batumi lies through Akhaltsikhe, the capital of the region Samtskhe-Javakheti. The city itself is not particularly interesting, but it houses the largest fortress in Georgia - Rabat.

Rabat Fortress (53)

The former Turkish fortress Rabat, being the largest in Georgia, was recently restored and became one of the tourist attractions of Samtskhe-Javakheti.

According to popular opinion, the restorers went a little overboard: the ancient fortress now really shines with a new-made gloss. Whether this is true or not, you can find out from the article about.

Coordinates: 41.64211, 42.97537.

Before driving further west to Batumi along the picturesque Trans-Ajar highway, I highly recommend taking the time to stop by for half a day cave city Vardzia (Vardzia), located 60 km southeast of Akhaltsikhe (200 km southwest of Tbilisi). On the way there, about 45 km southeast of Akhaltsikhe, there will be another attraction of Samtskhe-Javakheti - Khertvisi fortress.

Khertvisi (54)

Khertvisi (54) is an extremely photogenic fortress on a rock at the confluence of the Mtkvari (Kura) and Paravani rivers. The place is extremely historical - according to legend, the first Georgian city was here in the era of Alexander the Great.

Khertvisi coordinates: 41.47947, 43.28535.

Cave city of Vardzia (55)

A unique cave city, a symbol of the struggle of Georgians against foreign invaders and a monument to the will and fortitude of people who chose life in caves over surrender to enemies.

Coordinates: 41.3812, 43.28416.

After visiting Vardzia and Khertvisi, we return to Akhaltsikhe, from which there are two options for the road to Batumi:

If it’s summer, you have a good SUV, and you are confident in yourself and in the car, you can go to Batumi along the shortest route - through the mountains along the Trans-Ajara highway. The road is dirt, very difficult in places - but the views are stunning.

The second option is for those who have an ordinary passenger car, or who simply feel sorry for killing the suspension and tires of their SUV: we drive to Batumi along an excellent highway through Borjomi, Khashuri, Kutaisi and Samtredia.

Have a nice holiday in Georgia!
Your Roman Mironenko

Address: Tbilisi and Batumi cities

1-3 Aleksandr Pushkin St, Tbilisi, Georgia

If you are reading this article, then most likely you have decided to visit Georgia for the first time. Congratulations! Is waiting for you unforgettable journey to one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

To make your trip productive and comfortable, you need to think through your route in advance. Simply put, decide where you will stay and schedule by day where you plan to visit. And the shorter your trip, the more specific your plan should be, because you need to see as much as possible!

V-Georgia offers its own version of the route for those who find themselves in Georgia for the first time.

Inspection of Georgia from Tbilisi

Most guests arrive in and begin exploring Georgia from here.

There are no problems with housing in Tbilisi, here a large number of hotels and hostels - everyone will find accommodation to their taste and budget. Hotels are not cheap (from $60), more budget option there will be a hostel, apartment or guesthouse room (from $20).

Have you chosen comfortable accommodation? Great. Start exploring the amazing Georgian capital from. This is the very center of the old city, many cultures are intertwined here: 50 meters from the square there is a synagogue, 100 meters from one of the main Orthodox churches Sioni, 70 meters away is the church that Georgians share with Armenians every day. A minaret can also be seen here.

On the way to Mtskheta (if you are by car) visit the temple located on the mountain. From here you can go down to Mtskheta itself.

Another attraction 80 km from Tbilisi, which almost every tourist visits, is the ancient cave city. This is a very ancient cave complex, its history goes back more than three thousand years. Take a guided tour for a completely different experience.

Don’t want to limit yourself to Tbilisi and its surroundings? Welcome to .

When in Telavi, you can’t help but visit the cathedral, which is located in the village of the same name, 20 km from the city.

Alaverdi is a monastery and a complex of buildings attached to it - the Church of St. George, a 16th-century refectory, a bathhouse, a bell tower, an episcopal palace, a winery and a huge ancient qvevri assembled from the rubble. At the monastery there is a museum of grapes - more than 500 varieties of grapes grow here, including rare and once lost ones.

There is also one nearby, which you should definitely visit. It is located on the top of a mountain near the side of the main road. Already from afar, its towers and domes are clearly visible against the sky.

If you have time, take a look at, also located in this area.

Since you are in those places, it would be a sin not to visit “” and not go down to the Kvareli tunnel - a national landmark of Georgia. One of the entrances to the tunnel is made specifically for tourists; an exciting excursion and tasting awaits you there.

We also recommend that you definitely visit the monastery. This is a monastic complex, partly consisting of caves, partly of above-ground buildings. Although the monastery is active, tourists are allowed to enter here (except, of course, for the part where the monks live).

David-Gareji Caves

And, of course, the Georgian Military Road to Kazbek. If you are traveling to Georgia from Russia through the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint, you will move along this scenic route. If you travel by plane or by sea, find a way to visit the Georgian Military Road. It is indescribably beautiful here at any time of the year.

If you drive from Tbilisi towards Mtskheta along the Georgian Military Road, the first attraction is worthy of attention, will . This medieval, but very well-preserved building will be of interest to all lovers of antiquity. In addition, incredible landscapes open up from here at any time of the year. Just look at the view of the Zhinvali reservoir, surrounded by picturesque mountains!

When approaching Gudauri along the Georgian Military Road, you will not be able to pass by the Arch of Friendship of Peoples. Here, from a height of 2384 meters, there is a stunning view of the mountains and the small emerald lake below.

Since you are near Gudauri, do not miss the opportunity - you will remember the impressions for a lifetime! Flights are carried out at any time of the year if weather conditions are favorable.

Next, your path will lie through the highlands. Few tourists can resist the temptation to stop here for a photo shoot. After the pass you will see a source of mineral water - Narzan - where you can safely replenish your drinking water supplies.

The next stop is , or Kazbegi (old name). In particular, the famous one deserves attention. If you're in an SUV, great. If not, you will have a two-hour walk up the mountain.

Sightseeing in Batumi and surrounding areas

If you are staying in, an equally exciting program of sightseeing awaits you. Perhaps we should start by visiting Batumi itself.

And the embankments are some of the most beautiful and well-groomed on the entire Black Sea coast. But we will not dwell on them in detail.

The central place of Batumi is the square - a small Venice in the city center. It's definitely worth a walk here.

Take a walk around Old Batumi, because it is one big attraction. What are the cozy courtyards, streets and front doors worth! And all this antiquity next to skyscrapers is impressive.

Be sure to visit the Singing Fountains and the Park of Miracles. We recommend that nature lovers go to, it is fabulously beautiful and you can walk all day, after which you can swim on the wild Cape Verde beach.

Visit, especially if you are with children. The mesmerizing performance of dolphins and swimming with them will leave an impression for a long time!

Having walked around the city to your heart's content, go on a trip around - this is a wonderful region with fabulous nature and many attractions.

What to see in Adjara?

Queen Tamara Bridge. Old stone arch bridge above the river, built nine centuries ago. A very popular tourist spot.

Nearby is a beautiful fifteen-meter high. There is even a plunge pool downstairs where you can take a swim.

Fortress . These are the ruins of an ancient fortress that was built two thousand years ago and served as an outpost for the Romans. Everything here breathes with antiquity and there is a museum with impressive exhibits. Overall, history buffs will enjoy it.

Petra Fortress. Located near the resort. Dates from the sixth century. The fortress itself is a museum; here you can see the remains of the buildings of the city that once existed here. In 2016, reconstruction of this place began, but the fortress is open to the public.

If you have time, go to. There are many the most beautiful places that are worth seeing.

For example, . A real treasure of Georgia. Many tourists claim that they have never seen anything more beautiful in their lives!

The next canyon is . Amazing place, and it’s not clear what makes you feel more dizzy here—from beauty or from fear?

In the vicinity of Kutaisi there is another shrine - a monastery. Shrouded in legends, this temple has always aroused interest among tourists. The monastery is famous for the fact that King David the Builder is buried here, and even, according to one version, Queen Tamara. There are also the ancient gates of the city of Ganja and the old academy with an observatory.

And for a snack - . Without exaggeration, this is the most desirable place for tourists in the vicinity of Kutaisi. This is the most beautiful cave in Georgia, in addition, a unique light show- the spectacle is simply mesmerizing.

Now you know all the must-see places for a tourist arriving for the first time in Tbilisi or Batumi. We hope you will have time to visit everything during your trip. interesting places and get the most out of Georgia! And if you are an experienced traveler and this is not your first time in Georgia, read on for ideas for your next trip to this amazing country.

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It's bad when you want it. You shouldn’t even try, you’ll come back more than once anyway. It’s good when you have ten days, or better yet, a couple of weeks.

Here routes, passed by us in Georgia at different times by car, while walking, hitchhiking or public transport also has the right to life. Some routes were originally slightly different. I worked on the mistakes - removed some things, added some things, and swapped destinations in several places for reasons of ease of movement, taking into account my experience.

Route No. 1 – Batumi plus Svaneti

Ideal route if your goal is to relax at sea and see the most beautiful mountains Georgia will have to sacrifice. However, if time and budget allow, you can take a trip to the capital of Georgia, but I wouldn’t mix one with the other.

The route is also suitable for those who fly to Kutaisi or Batumi, in particular for flights to Kutaisi There are often good discounts; a ticket price is considered good if it costs no more than $150, round trip.

Batumi - Kobuleti - Kutaisi - Tskaltubo - Prometheus Cave - Zugdidi (transit) - Mestia - Ushguli - Kutaisi (Batumi)

Depending on the point of arrival Batumi And Kutaisi You can swap places, there won't be a big problem.

Batumi- a separate story and an extensive item on the program, it takes at least three days, and taking into account a holiday at sea and a trip to the surrounding area - up to a week. Details about what to see in Batumi wrote in the article

Tskhaltubo– a cool balneological resort in the past, in Soviet time The Moscow-Tskhaltubo train ran here. Now it’s quiet beautiful place in subtropical greenery, which I would consider as an overnight transit road to Svaneti . We spent the night at the hotel Tskaltubo SPA Resort 4* More housing offers can be found on the usual Booking.com - Tskaltubo or Booking.com - Kutaisi

Near Tskhaltubo And Kutaisi be sure to go to Prometheus cave, you can get there by car in 10 minutes, by minibus or taxi. The best time is morning to get to the most beautiful part of Georgia - mountain Svaneti.

Mestia. The capital of Svaneti, a small regional center and a tourist mecca for all lovers of mountainous Georgia, a must visit for everyone - experienced and not so experienced. We are traveling by car from Tskhaltubo or Kutaisi through Zugdidi, further along the mountain serpentines. Road to Mestia excellent, relatively recently built. IN Mestia you'll have to spend at least one night, preferably 2-3, it's worth it book hotels and guest houses in Mestia according to your budget.

Ushguli- the highest mountain village in Svaneti, we get there by SUVs, which we rent together with a driver from Mestia. A round trip costs about 60-80 dollars, you can get there in a full daylight hours, but it’s better to stay in Ushguli for the night.

On Svaneti you need 3 days at a minimum, less will not work since almost a day and a half in total will be spent on the road there and back Svaneti. Ideally 4-7 days if you plan hiking treks to the foot of the most famous peaks and lakes of Kuruldi. I advise you to read travel story to Svaneti - all the nuances of traveling to Svaneti are described in detail there.

Total, at a minimum - 3 days in Batumi and the surrounding area, 1 day in Kutaisi (Tskaltubo), 3 days in Svaneti. Total minimum week for the entire trip.

Route No. 2 - Tbilisi, Kazbek and Alazani Valley

For those who have only 4-5 days and fly in and out Tbilisi, as well as for connoisseurs of wine, ancient monasteries and beautiful nature. Along the route Greater Caucasus , the most famous peak of Georgia – Kazbek, resort Gudauri and part wine road V Kakheti.

Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Ananuri fortress – Gudauri – Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) – Tbilisi – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi

Attractions along the route

It is worth spending at least two to three days in the capital of Georgia. What to see, where to stay and where to eat, read the article Tbilisi - the best attractions and route around the city . Very close by is ancient Mtskheta, where the most interesting thing is Jvari Monastery on the mountain, a view from above of the city and the confluence of two rivers - Aragvi and Kura (Mtkvari). On Mtskheta You need at least half a day.

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We move along the Georgian military road towards the village of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way, we see the ancient Ananuri fortress on the shore of the reservoir, make a stop at the high-mountain ski resort of Gudauri and make plans for the winter. We drive through the picturesque Cross Pass, stopping every 15 minutes for a photo shoot.

In the evening we arrive atKazbegi (Stepantsminda), the village is famous for the fact that the most famous peak of Georgia is located here -Kazbek And Gergeti Monasteryalmost at its foot. It is near the monastery that there is a place with the most stunning panorama I have ever seen. We “pray” for luck with the weather and Kazbek is not covered by clouds.

Getting to Gergeti Monastery and the foot of Kazbek you can walk (about two hours), but it’s better with locals in an SUV - 20 minutes, you can negotiate a rental central square Stepantsminda or at the hotel, the price is about 20 dollars round trip with a wait as long as you need.

We spend the night in one of the hostels, and if your budget allows, I strongly advise you to stay in best view hotel – Rooms Hotel Kazbegi , memories for years are guaranteed. We stayed there, but today the price has increased slightly (from $90 per night to $110 or more depending on the room), although there are discounts in the fall.

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We return to Tbilisi, spend the night and travel radially to Kakheti- beautiful town Sighnaghi. We see the remains of the fortress, clock towers and views of Alazani Valley against the backdrop of snow caps Caucasus mountains. If time permits, you can spend the night and walk around the wineries. The most famous and beautiful winery - Chateau Mukhrani, there is also a view restaurant on the rock with open area, the prices are higher than in the city, but if you don’t go glamorous, it’s quite tolerable. On the central square there is tourist office, where you can get detailed information by region Kakheti and a map.

The entire route will take from 4 to 6 days, if you have 12-14 days left, it can be combined with route No. 1.

Route No. 3. Svaneti, Kakheti, Tbilisi and more

This is a route for those who want to see everything or almost everything in Georgia.

Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi – Tskhaltubo – Svaneti (Mestia, Ushguli) – Batumi – Tbilisi – Sighnaghi

I will not duplicate destinations that are repeated in previous routes. If we arrive in Tbilisi , then after two or three days in the capital, we look and move to the side Kutaisi. On the way, if you want, we stop at Stalin Museum in Gori, I didn’t really like it, it’s better to go up Gori fortress and look at the city and surrounding area from a bird's eye view. Then it’s worth stopping and enjoying the air, the atmosphere and of course the mineral water Borjomi. In this case, you will need at least one more overnight stay.

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The highlight of Georgia - excursions from local residents

What time of year is best to travel around Georgia?

The swimming season on the Black Sea coast is from July to early October (we swam at the end of October, water +18), best time for travel - summer or autumn, because there are fewer people, fruits, reasonable prices for housing and food, comfortable weather almost everywhere, with the exception of the mountains, depending on your luck. The cost of fuel in Georgia is cheaper than in Ukraine and is approximately 0.7-0.9 dollars per liter.

How to rent a car in Georgia

Over several trips to Georgia, we found our favorite resource for searching and renting a car - this website Myrentacar. It contains local car rental companies with a good reputation. We always find good price, there are cars without a deposit - put the appropriate filter and only 15% prepayment when booking. It is possible to cancel your reservation. A special feature of the site is that we choose a specific car, not a type of car. Read the description and specifications carefully. If suddenly it happens that the car does not fit technical reasons or others - ask to change it. We did that, no problems. The guys value their reputation. There is 24/7 support in Russian via viber/whatsapp.

How to buy cheap air flights to Georgia

Flight to Georgia can be bought for an average 100 -120 US dollars roundtrip. It is optimal to search for tickets through an international website for searching and booking air tickets TicketsUA or on the website airlines UIA.

Useful links when planning a trip to Georgia

TicketsUA– inexpensive air tickets, convenient to pay in hryvnia with a Ukrainian bank card, no additional conversion

Aviasales- low-cost air tickets around the world

UIA- website International airlines Ukraine

Hotels Combined (Room Guru)– allows you to save up to 30% when searching for budget accommodation, hotels and apartments as it searches across all popular booking sites, including Agoda, Booking.com and others

Farvater– online purchase of tours to Georgia from Ukraine

Hotline Finance– travel insurance for Ukrainian citizens, green cards for traveling abroad by car, 24-hour online support

Online service for selling insurance services in the CIS from leading insurance companies

Pre-ordered transfer (taxi in Georgia)

Don't want to run around the airport looking for taxi drivers and/or bargain with them? Now in Georgia there is a convenient service that allows you to order a transfer online in advance. A car with a driver will be waiting for you upon arrival. You can do this on the website

How to find housing in Georgia

Cheap accommodation or hotels in Georgia can be found through the booking system Hotels Combined (Room Guru), a service I use myself. The advantage of the service is that it compares prices from dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose Best offer. In each article or report, I provide links to hotels where I stayed and which I liked.