Georgia travel guide
Georgia is a land blessed with striking beauty and varied landscapes. From enclosed high valleys to vine-draped courtyards, and winding streets, Georgia has stunning scenery accompanied with a rich variety of flora and fauna.
Wedged between Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia is all the more perfect for being largely off the tourist radar.
From the snow-topped castle-dotted Caucasus mountains, the green fertile plains that produce avocados, aubergines and salty olives and the sandy beaches along the Black Sea coast, Georgia has been a closely-guarded secret for years.
Officially considered part of Central Asia (until it’s time for the Eurovision Song Contest), capital Tbilisi is an intriguing mix of the two cultures.
Travellers will be shown a lot of love by the hospitable Georgians who pride themselves on the warmth of their welcomes. Eat, drink and be merry is the motto here.
Wanderlust Recommends
- Wine & dine the local way in Georgia
- Paddle in the Black Sea at Batumi – a sheltered natural harbour
- Visit one of Georgia's many health spas for a relaxing experience using famous mineral waters
- Visit Stalin’s hometown
- Go hiking in the Kazbegi Region, Borjomi-Karagauli National Park or the less accessible but more dramatic Svaneti district in the High Caucasus
- Meet Mother Georgia
Wanderlust tips
Drinking is a serious business in Georgia: this is not a good country for teetotallers.
Be aware that you should only drink wine after a toast has been made and you should only toast your enemies with beer or soft drinks. Georgians will be keen to toast your health as often as possible.
Women should cover their heads when visiting churches.
There are frequent blackouts in Georgia so be prepared.