Georgia
What's Popular In Georgia
- Currency: Lari(ISO 4217)
- Language: Georgian
Georgia is a country of unique culture and rich history, which can be traced to classical antiquity and even earlier. It is a rather mountainous country and is home to some of Europe’s highest mountain peaks.
Despite its modest size, Georgia presents a large mix of other landscapes and micro-climates, ranging from dry wine-growing valleys in the east to lush Black Sea resorts in the west. In Greek mythology, Georgia was the site of the famous Golden Fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts.
The exact origin of name Georgia has never been established, but there are a number of theories as to its provenance. Some have explained the name's origin by the popularity of St George among Georgians (St. George is Georgia's Patron Saint). Others link the name to the Greek word γεωργός ("agricultural") or some variations thereof. Georgians usually tell you that the name is related to Saint George, since that is an explanation closest to their heart.
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Best Time to Travel
The best time to visit Georgia is May, June or September, especially in the lowlands around Tbilisi, as you’ll avoid the summer heat and humidity as well as the freezing winter. Planning to visit Georgia soon? Ask our travel experts for the best deals on flights and hotels in Istanbul (Click to start a chat in WhatsApp)
What to Do
Here are a few examples of Georgia weekend itineraries, taking in many of the best places to visit in Georgia.
2 or 3-days: Fly into the capital city, Tbilisi, one of the must-visit cities in Georgia. Visit Mtskheta while staying in Tbilisi. Drive onto Gori if you wish, but Tbilisi has a small-ish atmosphere you may appreciate, too.
4-5 days: Start in Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta before heading onto Gori, where you will spend the night. The next day, drive onto Borjomi and spend a day there. Travel further west and spend a day in the ancient city of Vardzia, one of the most amazing Georgia sites, before heading back to Tbilisi.
7-10 days: Start in Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta before heading onto Gori, where you will spend the night. The next day, drive onto Borjomi and spend a day there. Travel further west and spend a day in the ancient city of Vardzia before heading on east to Batumi to spend the rest of your trip in this Black Sea coastal city, one of the myriad cool places to visit in Georgia.
If you are coming to ski, which is one of the top things to do in Georgia, you can go pretty much any time after November and be guaranteed some good runs.
June and September are the perfect times for hiking in the most beautiful natural places to visit in Georgia.
Attractions
Top sights in Georgia (Based on traveler visits and local insights)
- Narikala Fortress (Scenic ruins of a centuries-old fort)
- Uplistsikhe (Ruins of a rock-cut Iron Age town)
- Gergeti Trinity Church (Medieval chapel amid dramatic scenery)
- Vardzia (Ancient cave city in rugged surrounds)
- Ananuri Fortress Complex (Historic riverside castle complex)
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th-century Eastern Orthodox cathedral)
- Bagrati Cathedral (Reconstructed 11th-century cathedral)
- Gelati Monastery (Scenic medieval complex)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Georgian Orthodox compound built-in 2004)
What Not to Do
Don't Tell the 'I used to think Georgia is in USA' age-old joke.
Avoid Arguments about their Heritage.
Don't call the 'Georgians' Russians.
The nativity of Shota Rustaveli is not to be debated upon.
Transportation
Georgia has a wide range of public transportation systems. You can find buses, railways, minibusses, and a metro. However, navigating transport here might be a bit challenging. There are English titles and translations on various means of transport making it a bit easier to know where they go, but some of them only have Georgian text.
Key Points
One of Europe's hidden gems, and a country steeped in history and incredible culture. Georgia may not be your first thought when it comes to where to spend your holiday, but it certainly should be. This fantastic destination is bursting at the seams with beautiful experiences to soften even the most hardened holiday-goer. From sweeping natural views to amazing cities, incredible food to ancient coastlines, Georgia, the country, has more to discover than you'd ever think.
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