Georgia travel guide: nature, culture and sights

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.

Georgia visa 2026: do Russians, Belarusians, Kazakhstanis and other CIS citizens need one? Country table, length-of-stay rules, border tips.

Which cards work in Georgia: Visa/Mastercard yes, Mir no, UnionPay partially. Where to withdraw cash, ATMs, fees and DCC. A guide from a local.

Mobile and internet in Georgia 2026: which SIM card to buy as a tourist, an Airalo eSIM for $5, carriers Magti and Silknet, prices, coverage in the mountains. A guide from a Tbilisi tour guide.

The Georgian Military Road from Tbilisi to Kazbegi — a route from a guide who drives it every week. Stops, prices, khinkali and clouds.

Where to stay in Tbilisi in 2026: Old Town, Mtatsminda, Vake, Chugureti — an overview of neighborhoods with prices, pros and advice from guide Timur.

Georgian wine: Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kindzmarauli, Mukuzani, qvevri. The Kakheti and Imereti regions, which wine is best and how to choose a good bottle.

Taxis in Tbilisi: the Bolt and Yandex Go apps, real prices around the city and from the airport, card payment, street taxis and haggling. Tips from a local guide.

How to get from Tbilisi airport to the center: bus No. 37 for 1 lari (30–40 min), Bolt for 15–25 lari, taxi drivers at the exit ask 40–60. Metro, transfer.

What to see in Tbilisi in 2026: 40 places by district with prices, opening hours and insider tips from a local guide.

Car rental in Georgia for Russians in 2026: prices from ₾80/day, an IDP is required, traffic rules, fuel ₾3.3/l, Tbilisi–Batumi–Kutaisi routes. Tips from a guide.

The Tbilisi Rike — Narikala cable car: price, opening hours, paying with a Metromoney card, what you can see from the cabin and how it differs from the funicular.

When is the best time to visit Georgia — we go through every month: weather, prices, crowds, events. From a guide who lives in Tbilisi year-round.

How much money to bring to Georgia in 2026: a ready budget for two — 3 days from ₾680, a week from ₾1720. Accommodation, food, transport, tours — real prices from a guide.

Insurance for Georgia 2026: mandatory for all foreigners from 1 January. Medical cover from 350₽ for 7 days, Green Card for cars, border requirements.

Khinkali, khachapuri, shkmeruli, lobio — 15 Georgian dishes with prices in ₾, addresses and a guide's personal stories. Where to eat in Tbilisi like a local.