Georgia Travel Blog: What to Know Before You Go
My name is Timur, I'm a private guide in Georgia with more than 500 tours behind me. Here I answer the questions guests ask me in the car: do you need a visa, when to go to Kazbegi, which sulfur baths to choose, how much wine costs in Kakheti.
Free tool: Georgian phrasebook online — 122 phrases with native-speaker audio and a translator that reads the phrase aloud.
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Ananuri Fortress: towers and churches on the shore of a turquoise reservoir
Ananuri Fortress on the Zhinvali Reservoir: history, 17th-century churches, how to get there from Tbilisi in 1.5 hours and what to see on the way to Kazbegi.
Bakuriani: a family resort in the pine forests of the Lesser Caucasus
Bakuriani is a family ski resort at 1700 m: the Didveli and Kokhta slopes, the narrow-gauge “Kukushka” railway from Borjomi, summer in the mountains, how to get there from Tbilisi.
Borjomi: a mineral water resort in the Kura gorge
Borjomi is a mineral water resort: the central park with the spring, a cable car, sulphur pools, the Romanov palace, the national park. 2.5 hours from Tbilisi.
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Jvari Monastery: a 6th-century church above the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura
Jvari Monastery above Mtskheta: 6th-century history, how to get there from Tbilisi in 30 minutes, entry, dress code, the best time for photos and what to combine it with.
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Gori: a hilltop fortress, the Stalin Museum and the road to Uplistsikhe
Gori is a town in Shida Kartli: a medieval fortress, the Stalin Museum, the cave town of Uplistsikhe 10 km away. An hour from Tbilisi; what to see.
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Gudauri: a ski resort and paragliding over the Georgian Military Road
Gudauri is Georgia’s main ski resort at 2196 m: slopes and lifts, the season, summer paragliding, the Friendship Arch, how to get there from Tbilisi in 2 hours.
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Dashbashi Canyon: a glass bridge and waterfalls in Kvemo Kartli
Dashbashi Canyon near Tsalka: a glass bridge over the abyss, a zipline, waterfalls and trails, 2 hours from Tbilisi and what to bring.
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Okatse Canyon: a hanging trail over the abyss in Imereti
Okatse Canyon near Kutaisi: a hanging walkway above the abyss, Kinchkha Waterfall nearby, how long the walk is, the season and how to get there from Kutaisi and Tbilisi.
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Shatili: a medieval fortress village in the mountains of Khevsureti
Shatili is a medieval fortress village in Khevsureti: 10th–13th-century towers, Mutso nearby, the Datvisjvari Pass, the June–October season and how to get there by jeep.
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Sighnaghi: the city of love above the Alazani Valley
Sighnaghi is the “city of love” in Kakheti: an 18th-century fortress wall, views of the Alazani Valley, Bodbe Monastery, wine, 2 hours from Tbilisi.
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Telavi: the wine capital of Kakheti and the monasteries around it
Telavi is the main town of Kakheti: the palace of Erekle II, a 900-year-old plane tree, Alaverdi, Ikalto, Gremi, Tsinandali and wineries. How to get there from Tbilisi.
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Tusheti: towers, a mountain pass and the most dangerous road in Georgia
Tusheti is Georgia’s high-mountain land: the Abano Pass at 2850 m, Omalo and Keselo Fortress, Dartlo, guda cheese, the June–October season and how to get there by jeep.
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Truso Gorge: mineral springs and towers in the Terek valley
The Truso Gorge near Kazbegi: a walking route along the Terek, mineral lakes and travertines, abandoned towers, the season and how to get there from Tbilisi.
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Zugdidi: the Dadiani Palace and the gateway to Svaneti
Zugdidi is the capital of Samegrelo: the Dadiani Palace with its museum and botanical garden, Megrelian cuisine, how to get there from Tbilisi and why trips to Svaneti start here.
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Shailene Woodley in Georgia for Netflix 2026: filming regions
Shailene Woodley is hosting a Netflix show about Georgia. What we know, the Sisatura ethno-village, five filming regions and a route to see them yourself.
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What's new in Tbilisi 2026 — No. 2 in Tripadvisor trends
Tbilisi is #2 in Tripadvisor's 2026 trends. What's opened since 2024: the cable car to Mtatsminda, the Amiranashvili Museum, the Anagi foundation, the Telegraph hotel.
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Lopota Resort — Georgia's best in 2026 by World Travel Awards
Lopota Lake Resort in Kakheti is Georgia's best resort in 2026 according to the World Travel Awards. What's at the resort, how it differs from past winners and what's nearby.
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Giorgoba 2026: Saint George Day on November 23 — traditions and where to celebrate
Giorgoba, 23 November 2026 — St George's Day and a public holiday in Georgia. Why it's celebrated twice a year, what's open, and where to go in Tbilisi and Kakheti.
Easter in Georgia 2027: 2 May, days off and holiday traditions
Easter in Georgia 2027 is on 2 May, with days off from 30 April to 3 May. Red Friday, madder-dyed eggs, the night service at Sameba and where to go over the holidays.
New Wine Festival in Tbilisi 2027: Date, Entry, Tips
The New Wine Festival in Tbilisi takes place in May in Mtatsminda Park, and entry is free. What new wine is, how to get there, what to try and where to go afterwards.
Mariamoba on 28 August: the Dormition of the Virgin in Georgia
Mariamoba on 28 August is the Dormition of the Virgin and a day off in Georgia. The fast, the night service, weddings after the fast and where to go: Vardzia, Gelati, the mountains.
Svetitskhovloba (Mtskhetoba), 14 October: the festival in Mtskheta
Svetitskhovloba, or Mtskhetoba, on 14 October is a public holiday in Georgia. The legend of Christ's robe, the Patriarch's service in Mtskheta, the fair, and how to get there from Tbilisi.
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Tour statistics 2026: where people go from Tbilisi and with whom
Our tours over six months: 37% Kakheti, 65% travel as a couple, peak in September. Destinations, prices, group sizes.
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Residence permit in Georgia 2026: types and how to get one
Work, investment, property, study and family residence permits. Documents, process, timelines and reasons for refusal.
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Document translation and certification in Georgia 2026
When you need a notarized translation, an apostille or legalization, which documents are translated for marriage and residence permits, where and how fast.
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Registering a company or sole proprietorship in Georgia 2026
Sole proprietor or LLC, 1% small business status, registration at the Public Service Hall, bank account, taxes and timelines. Step by step for relocants.
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Public Service Hall in Tbilisi 2026: services and queues
What you can do in a one-stop shop: marriage, company, property, residence permit, certificates, apostille. Appointments, hours, queues and services for foreigners.
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Rafting in Georgia: rivers, season, prices and how to get started
Aragvi, Mtkvari, Rioni, Tekhuri — rafting for beginners and experienced paddlers. Difficulty grades, high-water season, gear and safety.
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Georgia in October: weather by region, rtveli and where to go
Weather in Georgia in October by region: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kakheti, Kazbegi. Rtveli, the sea, prices and routes from a local guide, with tours from ₾98.
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Georgia in November: weather, what is open and is it worth going
Georgia in November: weather by city, the sea, what's open and closed, where to go from Tbilisi and whether it's worth going in low season. Tips from a local guide.
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Prometheus Cave: tickets, the route through the halls and how to get there
Prometheus Cave near Kutaisi: ticket ₾40, boat ₾30, open 10:00–17:00 daily. How to get there from Kutaisi, Tbilisi and Batumi, what to bring.
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Monasteries of Georgia: 12 holy sites, dress code and routes from Tbilisi
Monasteries of Georgia: Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Gelati, Bodbe, Alaverdi, Shio-Mgvime, David Gareja. Dress code, entry, how to get there and tours from ₾98.
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Fortresses and castles of Georgia: 10 places with history and routes
Fortresses of Georgia: Rabati, Ananuri, Khertvisi, Petra, Gonio, Gremi, Narikala. Where they are, entry, history and tours from Tbilisi and Batumi from ₾135.
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Kobuleti: a quiet Adjara resort 30 km from Batumi
Kobuleti is a quiet resort 30 km from Batumi: what the beach is like, where to stay, prices, how to get there from Tbilisi and Batumi, things to do and why it beats Batumi and Ureki.
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Georgian names: male and female, meanings and spelling
40 Georgian names with Georgian spelling and history: Giorgi, Nino, Tamar, Avtandil. Where they come from, how diminutives are formed and what your name would be.
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Georgian surnames: endings, meanings and the most common ones
How to tell a region from the ending of a Georgian surname: -shvili, -dze, -ia, -ani, -uri. The most common surnames in Georgia, noble families and why surnames don't change by gender.
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Georgian dance: types, history and where to see it live in Tbilisi
Kartuli, khorumi, khevsuruli and acharuli: what Georgian dances mean, why the men dance on their toes, and where to see the Sukhishvili ensemble and shows in Tbilisi.
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The best Georgian films: what to watch before your trip to Georgia
20 Georgian films, from “Mimino” and “Don't Grieve!” to “Tangerines” and “And Then We Danced”: what they're about, where they were filmed, and which places you can see on a trip to Georgia.
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How to get married in Georgia: marriage for foreigners
Documents, the Public Service Hall, apostille and recognition of the marriage back home. How to get married in 1 day and where it's most beautiful — Tbilisi, Batumi or Signagi.
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Camping and glamping in Georgia: where to pitch a tent
Tusheti, Svaneti, glamping by the sea. Rules, season, gear and mountain safety — a guide for beginners and families.
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Dental treatment in Georgia: prices, clinics, medical tourism
How much dentistry costs in Georgia compared to Europe, where to get treated — Tbilisi or Batumi, how to choose a clinic and combine it with a holiday.
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Hot springs of Georgia: where to bathe year-round
Hot springs in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe, Nunisi and Upper Svaneti. Natural sulfur pools — what to bring, season and prices.
Routes
Tskaltubo: abandoned sanatoriums and radon baths 2026
Radon baths and palace-sanatoriums of Western Georgia. How to get there and what to see.
Food
Vegan food in Georgia 2026: what to order
Pkhali, lobio, ajapsandali — Georgia's Lenten cuisine. What to order and phrases for the waiter.
Relocation
How to open a bank account in Georgia 2026
Which banks open accounts for non-residents, documents, timelines and what to do if you're refused.
Routes
Lagodekhi National Park: hiking guide 2026
Georgia's oldest nature reserve: trails to waterfalls and a mountain lake, logistics from Tbilisi.
Relocation
Georgia with a pet 2026: entry, accommodation, cafés
Bringing in a dog or cat, pet-friendly cafés and parks in Tbilisi, vet clinics and pet-friendly accommodation.
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Gifts from Tbilisi: a guide to presents for family, friends and colleagues
Gifts by recipient and budget — for women, men, kids. Ideas, prices in lari and where to buy without overpaying.
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Gamarjoba: what it means and how to reply
Translation of “hello”, literally “victory”. Stress, the reply “gagimarjos”, and the difference from “gamarjobat”.
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Georgian phrasebook: 40 phrases for tourists
40 useful phrases with transcription: greetings, cafés, taxis, shopping. How to say thank you and ask for the bill in Georgian.
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Tipping in Georgia: how much and to whom
What's customary in restaurants, what a service charge is, whether to tip taxi drivers and guides. A cheat sheet of amounts in lari.
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Taxis in Tbilisi: Bolt, Yandex and prices
Apps, real prices around town and from the airport, card payment, street taxis and haggling. How not to overpay.
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Georgian sweets: churchkhela and what to try
Churchkhela, pelamushi, gozinaki, tklapi, kada and nazuki — what they are, how they differ and where to try them in Tbilisi.
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Cards and cash in Georgia: what works
Visa/Mastercard yes, Mir no, UnionPay partly. Where to withdraw cash, ATMs, fees and the DCC trap.
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Georgian alphabet: 33 letters with transcription
All 33 Mkhedruli letters with transcription, how to read them, the three UNESCO-listed scripts and useful words for tourists.
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Georgian toasts: the tamada, the order and 12 toasts
Who the tamada is, the order of toasts at a supra, the 12 main toasts with translations and how to behave at a Georgian table.
Destinations
The Black Sea in Georgia: resorts, beaches and where to stay
All the resorts from Batumi to Anaklia, sand or pebbles, season and water temperature, how to get to the sea from Tbilisi.
Events
Tbilisoba 2026: when the festival is, the program and what to see
Tbilisi City Day: when the festival takes place, history, program, venues and rtveli with young wine tasting.
Transport
Tbilisi cable car: price, opening hours and how to ride it
The Rike — Narikala cable car: price, opening hours, Metromoney payment, what you see from the cabin and how it differs from the funicular.
Transport
Tbilisi — Batumi train 2026: schedule, prices, tickets
A double-decker express to the sea: schedule, prices from 29 ₾, where to buy a ticket and which side to sit on.
Sea
Ureki 2026: black magnetic sand and a beach for kids
Unique magnetic sand, a warm shallow sea and pine trees. Why it beats Batumi, how to get there, accommodation.
Nature
Martvili Canyon 2026: Prices, Boat Ride, How to Get There
An emerald river and a boat among waterfalls. Prices, opening hours, the road from Kutaisi and what's nearby.
Guide
Kazbegi 2026 — the complete guide
Kazbegi 2026 — the complete guide: Gergeti Trinity Church, the Georgian Military Road, Ananuri, Gudauri. How to get there, what to see, the best time and tips from…
Practical tips
5★ hotels in central Tbilisi: overview and prices 2026
The best 5★ hotels in central Tbilisi: Stamba, Biltmore, Radisson Blu, Marriott, Sheraton. Location, 2026 prices, pools and views. Which to choose and what…
Practical tips
Water parks and swimming pools in Tbilisi 2026
Gino Paradise water park, outdoor pools in the center (Radisson, Sheraton), out-of-town pools and free lakes. 2026 prices, hours, how to get there — g…
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Friday in Tbilisi: where to go in the evening
A weekend night from sunset to sunrise: wine bars, dinner with Saperavi, live music and a club night. An hour-by-hour route.
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Saturday in Tbilisi 2026: where to go and what to see
A full day: the Dry Bridge market, Old Town and Narikala, lunch, museums or a trip out of town, an evening with wine.
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Sunday in Tbilisi: where to go for a relaxed day
A recovery day: a late breakfast, the sulfur baths, the flea market, the Botanical Garden and museums. What's open and what's closed.
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Tbilisi clubs: the techno scene, Bassiani and how to get in
Why Georgia's capital became a techno mecca, how to get past Bassiani's face control, how much entry costs and where to go for the afterparty.
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Tbilisi museums: which to visit, prices and opening hours
Colchian gold, the Museum of Occupation, Pirosmani, the Gabriadze Theatre — what to choose, how much it costs and a one-day route.
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History of Tbilisi: 1500 years from Vakhtang's falcon to today
The founding legend, the Silk Road, invasions and the fire of 1795, the empire and the USSR — and what you can still see from each era today.
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Khinkali — how to eat them properly, a recipe and where to try them
How to eat khinkali by the knob, a classic recipe, the best khinkali houses in Tbilisi with prices from ₾1.
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Chacha — Georgian grape brandy
What it's made from, how strong it is, how to drink it, where to buy it in Tbilisi and at Kakheti wineries.
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Georgia in May — weather, prices, holidays and routes
Weather +20-25°C, Independence Day, prices 20% lower than in summer. Routes for 5-7 days.
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Tbilisi metro — map, prices and how to use it
Fare ₾1, 23 stations, Soviet mosaics. A complete guide to the metro + the Metromoney card.
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Car rental in Tbilisi — prices, documents, pitfalls
From ₾80/day, international driving permit, deposit. Or a private tour with a car — from ₾98/person, stress-free.
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Renting an apartment in Tbilisi — prices by neighborhood
Saburtalo from $400, Vake from $600. MyHome.ge, tips for relocants.
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Tbilisi Sea and Turtle Lake: guide 2026
Tbilisi's two best lakes — how to get there, swimming, boat rental, cafés and secret routes from guide Timur.
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Tbilisi Botanical Garden 2026: prices, route and waterfall
Three entrances, a waterfall, hidden trails and views of Narikala. A complete guide with prices and 1-3 hour routes.
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Stamba Hotel Tbilisi: restaurant, bar, pool — guide 2026
A former Soviet printing house → a luxury hotel. Restaurant, rooftop bar, pool, gallery. How to visit without staying.
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Fabrika Tbilisi 2026: hostel, coworking, bars — the complete guide
A Soviet sewing factory → a creative hub. Hostel, coworking, bars, street art. The center of digital nomad life.
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Tbilisi in the evening: what to do, where to go — a route from a guide
Candlelit sulfur baths, the secret courtyards of Sololaki, bars with no signs. A route from 18:00 to 23:00 from a local guide.
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What to see in Tbilisi: 40 places from a local guide
Old Town, Avlabari, Mtatsminda, Vera — 40 places with prices, opening hours and insider tips.
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Tours in Tbilisi 2026: how to choose, prices, comparison
Group vs private, Tripster vs a private tour — an honest comparison of formats with real prices.
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How much does a trip to Georgia cost in 2026: budget for 3, 5 and 7 days
Real May 2026 prices for accommodation, food, transport and tours. Three budget levels: economy, comfort, luxury.
Georgia for the first time: 25 tips from a local guide (2026)
SIM card, taxis, money, food, safety. Everything you need to know before your first trip — from a guide with 500+ tours.
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Prices in Tbilisi 2026: how much money you need for a holiday
Food, accommodation, transport, tours — real May 2026 prices. Three budgets: backpacker (80₾), mid-range (200₾), comfort (400₾ a day).
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10 tourist mistakes in Tbilisi 2026: how not to ruin your trip
Eating on Shardeni, changing money at the airport, ignoring the church dress code. 10 mistakes and how to avoid them — from a guide who sees them every day.
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Tbilisi Neighborhoods: Where to Stay as a Tourist in 2026
6 neighborhoods with prices, pros and cons. Old Town for a first visit, Chugureti for hipsters, Vake for comfort.
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Kazbegi from Tbilisi 2026: the complete guide — route, prices, tips
Two hours' drive from Tbilisi, the mountains become the real thing. Ananuri, Jvari Pass, and above it all — Gergeti Trinity Church at 2170 meters.
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Kakheti tours 2026: routes, wineries and prices from Tbilisi
Signagi, Bodbe, the Alazani Valley — from ₾170 with a guide. 3 routes: classic, wine and a two-day trip with David Gareji.
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Kazbegi tours 2026: Gergeti Trinity Church, routes and prices
The Georgian Military Road, Ananuri, Gudauri — from ₾175 with a guide. How to get there, when to go, what to bring.
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Tbilisi tours 2026: walking tours, routes and prices
Old Town, Narikala, Tbilisi at night, a food tour — from ₾100 with a guide. 8 routes for every taste.
Guide
Gori tours 2026: Uplistsikhe, the fortress and the Stalin Museum
A 3000-year-old cave town, a medieval fortress and a museum — from ₾130 with a guide. Combine with Mtskheta or Borjomi.
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Borjomi tours 2026: the park, mineral water and the canyon
Springs, a cable car, the Green Monastery — from ₾150 with a guide. The narrow-gauge railway to Bakuriani.
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Batumi tours 2026: the boulevard, mountains and sea from Tbilisi
The boulevard, Old Town, the botanical garden, mountainous Adjara — from ₾200 with a guide. How to get there and what to see.
Top article
15 hidden places in Tbilisi that guidebooks won't show you
The Tbilisi that doesn't make it onto Instagram: courtyards without plaques, bars that pour without a sign, a market the locals simply call “Dezertirka”.
Up to date
Do you need a visa for Georgia in 2026: for Russians, Belarusians, Kazakhstanis
Georgia is open to almost everyone — but each country has its own rules. Some get 365 days, some 90, and some need a visa. Check your case before buying a ticket.
Guide
Kakheti in 1 day from Tbilisi 2026: route, wine tasting, prices
Wine was made here 8000 years ago. Signagi overlooking the Alazani Valley, Bodbe Monastery and qvevri buried right in the ground — in a family marani.
For locals
Tbilisi for those who've moved here: where to go if you already live here
Already living in Tbilisi but still going to the same places? Here are the neighborhoods, markets and coffee shops where Tbilisians themselves go — without the touristy gloss.
Seasons
When to go to Kazbegi: weather by month and a seasonal guide 2026
In summer the mountains are in the clouds, in winter the road is closed, in autumn it's gold and empty. Choosing the time means choosing how you'll remember Kazbegi.
Guide
Tbilisi sulfur baths 2026: how to get in, prices, which one to choose (Abanotubani)
Abanotubani smells of sulfur and history — Pushkin, Dumas and Alexander III bathed here. Private pools, hot water and not a single tip a guidebook will give you.
Practical tips
From Tbilisi Airport to the Center: 4 Ways and One Trick That Saves You 30 Lari
A bus for 1 lari, the metro for 0.50₾, a Bolt taxi and a transfer with a guide — we compare every option with real 2026 prices.
About us
Private tour in Tbilisi: price and services from an experienced local guide
How much a private tour of Georgia costs in 2026 — group or private, a full day or a couple of hours. Honest prices with no aggregator fees.
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Digital Nomad Guide to Tbilisi 2026
Where to work, eat, and explore Tbilisi as a remote worker. Best coworking spaces, neighborhoods and practical tips from a local guide.
Guide
Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi 2026: a 3000-year-old cave town
A town carved into rock before the common era — with a theater, a pharmacy and an underground tunnel to the river. Combine with Gori and the Stalin Museum.
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Vardzia 2026: a 12th-century cave monastery — how to get there from Tbilisi
13 levels, 300 rooms and 12th-century frescoes — all in one cliff. Queen Tamar, secret tunnels and the mountain valley of the Mtkvari River.
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Tbilisi in 1 day: an itinerary from someone who got lost here and stayed
Courtyards you're afraid to step into, food you won't find on Google, and a city you can't understand in one day — but can fall in love with.
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Tbilisi in 3 days: an itinerary for those who want to leave in love
A detailed itinerary: Old Town, hidden courtyards, food, baths, nightlife. Day by day from a guide who has already run 500+ tours here.
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Tbilisi Restaurants 2026: Where Locals (Not Tourists) Eat
Where to eat khinkali, khachapuri and mtsvadi and drink wine at local prices. A guide with no ads — only places I go to myself.
Photos
Tbilisi photo spots: 15 locations Google Maps will not show you
Courtyards, rooftops, entrance halls, sunsets. 15 spots from a guide-photographer with coordinates and times for the best light.
Practical tips
Tbilisi in the rain: 15 ideas so you don't lose the day
Museums, baths, markets, bars, cooking classes. 15 ideas for a rainy day from a local.
Free
Tbilisi for free: 12 places where you do not need a wallet
Fortresses, courtyards, gardens, churches. From a guide who knows where you can save and where you can't.
Guide
Soviet Tbilisi: mosaics, concrete and beauty that is vanishing before our eyes
Mosaics, panel-block districts, constructivism, brutalism. A guide to a fading era for those who value concrete as much as sulfur baths.
Winter
Kazbegi in winter: is it worth going (spoiler: yes, but there are caveats)
Snowy mountains, empty roads, the Trinity Church in the snow. Is it worth going, what to keep in mind, when the pass closes.
Selection
Kazbegi or Kakheti: which to choose if you only have time for one
We compare mountains and wine, prices and experiences. An honest breakdown from a guide who goes to both every week.
Practical tips
Kazbegi on your own or with a guide: counting the money, nerves and impressions
Marshrutka, taxi or private tour — how to get to Kazbegi? Written by a guide who sometimes says “you don't need a guide”.
Nature
Truso Gorge: Martian landscapes 10 km from Kazbegi
Mineral springs, abandoned villages, otherworldly landscapes. How to get there, what to see, when to go.
Guide
Georgian Military Road 2026: route, stops and everything the guidebooks forgot
A route from a guide who drives here every week. Stops, prices, khinkali at the pass and views that change people.
Autumn
Kakheti in autumn: rtveli, golden vineyards and wine made before your eyes
Rtveli — the grape harvest, golden vineyards, stomping grapes by foot. When to go and what you'll see in the most beautiful season.
Wine
Wine tasting in Georgia: a guide for those who cannot tell Saperavi from Rkatsiteli
What to try, where, how much it costs, what qvevri is. A guide from someone who has tried everything in 3 years.
Wine
Georgian wine: 8000 years in a glass — a guide to grapes and regions
Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, orange wine, qvevri. A guide for those who want to understand it — not just drink.
Guide
Mtskheta from Tbilisi: the ancient capital in half a day (and why Lermontov wrote about it)
Svetitskhoveli, Jvari, how to get there, what to see. Georgia's ancient capital 20 minutes from central Tbilisi.
Guide
David Gareja: a cave monastery in the Georgian desert
A 6th-century cave monastery in semi-desert. How to get there from Tbilisi, what to see, the frescoes and the border with Azerbaijan.
Nature
Svaneti: Towers, Mountains and a Middle Ages You Have to Really Want to Reach
The towers of Ushguli, Mestia, how to get there, is it worth it. Georgia's wildest and most beautiful region.
Guide
Batumi from Tbilisi: is it worth it, and how not to spend your holiday on the road
Train, plane, car. Is it worth going for 1 day, what to see in 2-3 days. A different Georgia by the sea.
Route
Georgia in 7 days: an itinerary that will not turn your holiday into a marathon
Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti day by day, with prices, food and honest tips from a guide.
Seasons
Georgia: When to Go — An Honest Month-by-Month Guide from a Local
We go through every month: weather, prices, tourists, events. From a guide who lives in Tbilisi year-round.
Winter
Georgia in Winter: Skiing, Baths and Tbilisi Without the Crowds
Gudauri, Bakuriani, winter Tbilisi, baths, the New Year feast. The secret season guidebooks keep quiet about.
Family
Georgia with kids: where to go, what to eat and why the kids will be happier than you
Safety, food, routes, life hacks. What kids will love and what's better left for later.
Practical tips
Georgia on your own or with a guide: when to pay and when not to
An honest breakdown — what to see on your own and where you shouldn't go without a guide. Written by a guide who sometimes says “you don't need a guide”.
Practical tips
What to bring back from Georgia: 20 ideas from someone who leaves with a suitcase of food every time
Wine, spices, churchkhela, cheese and things you hadn't thought of. 20 ideas with prices and where to buy.
Guide
How to get from Tbilisi to Kazbegi: marshrutka, taxi, transfer
A marshrutka for ₾15, a taxi for ₾120 or a private transfer with a guide? We compare all options with prices and life hacks.
Top article
Georgian cuisine: 15 dishes you must try in Tbilisi
Khinkali, three kinds of khachapuri, shkmeruli, pkhali and churchkhela. With prices, addresses and tips from a guide.
Family
Tbilisi with kids 2026: 12 places to go with a child
The zoo, the cable car, Mtatsminda Park, Turtle Lake and 8 more places. Prices, ages, life hacks.
About us
What's included in a private tour in Tbilisi: a full breakdown 2026
What a private tour involves, what's included in the price and what's paid separately. All about the private tour format in Tbilisi.
Tips
Local guide in Tbilisi: how to choose and not go wrong
How a local guide differs from an aggregator, what to look for when choosing. Practical tips from Timur.
Tips
Tbilisi guide vs Georgia guide: what is the difference and whom to choose
When a Tbilisi-only guide is enough and when you need a guide for all of Georgia. We break down formats and routes.
Tips
Private tour or group tour in Tbilisi — which to choose in 2026
Pros and cons of private and group tours. Who each format suits and how not to overpay.
Seasons
Georgia in September 2026: weather, prices, routes and rtveli
September is the best month for Georgia. Rtveli, a warm sea, golden Kakheti. A detailed guide.
Cuisine
Adjarian Khachapuri: Recipe, Where to Eat It in Tbilisi and History
How real Adjarian khachapuri is made, where the best one is served in Tbilisi and why tourists often eat the wrong thing.
Money
Lari to ruble exchange rate 2026: where to exchange, how much to bring, life hacks
The current rate, the best exchange offices in Tbilisi, cards or cash — all about money in Georgia.
Routes
Kutaisi from Tbilisi in 1 day 2026: how to get there, what to see
Gelati, Martvili Canyon, Prometheus Cave. A complete day-trip route.
Tbilisi
Narikala Tbilisi 2026: history of the fortress, how to get there, the best views
Tbilisi's main fortress: the cable car, panoramas, 4th-century history and the best time to visit.
Seasons
New Year in Georgia 2026: where to go, prices, program
Tbilisi, Batumi or Gudauri — where to celebrate New Year in Georgia, how much it costs and what to expect.
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Tours to Georgia — types, prices, routes and how to choose
Sightseeing, signature, wine and mountain tours. Prices from €27. Routes for 3-10 days. How to choose a tour.
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Travel insurance for Georgia 2026 — do you need it, which one to get, prices
Do you need medical insurance for Georgia? Which one to choose, how much it costs, what it covers. A comparison of policies.
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Do you need a passport for Georgia in 2026 — entry rules
Passport for Georgia: validity, visa-free regime, border control, Upper Lars, the airport.
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Car Rental in Georgia 2026 — Traffic Rules, Routes, Prices, Documents
Car rental in Georgia for Russian visitors: from ₾80/day, IDP, traffic rules, fuel, routes, mountain roads. A complete guide from a local guide.
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What to see in Georgia 2026: the complete guide from a local guide
What to see in Georgia in 2026: 50 places from Tbilisi to Svaneti. Routes for 3, 5 and 7 days. Private excursions from ₾98. Hidden places.
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Tbilisi hotels — where to stay, the best neighborhoods, prices
A guide's guide to Tbilisi hotels: 6 neighborhoods, prices from $25, boutique hotels, hostels, apartments. Booking via Yandex Travel.
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Roaming in Georgia 2026 — MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2: plans and prices
A complete guide to roaming in Georgia 2026. Plans from all operators: MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2. How to activate, how much it costs, how to save.
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Mobile and Internet in Georgia 2026 — SIM Card, eSIM, Carriers
Which SIM card to buy in Georgia as a tourist: Magti, Silknet, eSIM Airalo. Prices from 5 lari. Coverage in the mountains of Kazbegi and Svaneti. Step-by-step…
By topic
Kazbegi
Routes, seasons, tips for a mountain trip. Gergeti Trinity Church, the Georgian Military Road, Truso Gorge — detailed guides from a guide who goes there every week.
Tbilisi
Old Town, hidden courtyards, sulfur baths, nightlife, neighborhoods for relocants. Everything about Tbilisi — from 1-day routes to really living in the city.
Kakheti and wine
Vineyards, qvevri, tastings, Bodbe Monastery, Signagi. Kakheti is Georgia's main wine region. How to get there, what to try, where to stay.
Practical tips
Visas, budget, when to go, how to get there, what to bring back. Everything you need to know before your trip — tested on real travelers, updated in 2026.
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