The most beautiful sights of Georgia - photos and descriptions.

For us, Georgia itself turned out to be full of pleasant surprises and an incredible number of interesting places. But visiting all the most fascinating sights in one trip is quite difficult. Therefore, it is not surprising that many tourists who are in love with this country and culture decide to split their travels and see something new every time. Many of our friends have already visited, and anyway, like us, every year they dream of returning again exactly here on vacation. It is comfortable and cozy for any tourist to stay in this country: there is something to see here for both state employees and wealthier people who are used to not denying themselves anything.

Adjara (including Batumi)

The capital of the Adjarian region is a modern, "stuffed" huge amount interesting for both young travelers and their parents.

Toddlers and their parents will be curious to visit a small zoo located not far from central beach Batumi. In the near future it will be transferred to the village of Chakvi.

Believers will be especially pleased to visit and inspect, located on the corner of Tavdadebuli and Zubalashvili streets in Batumi. The temple is very unusual not only externally, but also internally, because it was originally built as a Catholic, and now it successfully functions as an Orthodox church. We recommend paying attention to the beautiful painting of windows in the cathedral. read in a separate article.

Once inside the Batumi Opera House, you do not immediately realize exactly where you are due to the rich design, exquisite lighting and a murmuring fountain.

Another highlight of Batumi is the Center for Music and Art, or, in simple terms, Opera theatre . This miracle of building thought is located on Odysseus Dimitriadi Street, 1, practically on the outskirts of the city. The theater is truly impressive inside and out. In fact, earlier it was an inconspicuous House of Culture, but after a grandiose transformation, it is impossible to enter it without amazement. The Center often hosts performances, concerts and all kinds of performances in Russian. We advise you not to be greedy for a ticket and be sure to visit this place, because it is not in vain that it was included in the top five most unusual buildings of modern theaters in the world.

Details about the Center for Music and Art can be found in the article: Amazing Batumi Opera House.

Batumi comes alive in the evening. Tourists and locals fill the streets and slowly move towards the embankment, where the most unusual are located. For example, amazing in its beauty on Lake Ardagan (next to the Ministry of Justice). It takes place every day, from about 21:00 to midnight. Huge jets of water dance merrily and shimmer beautifully to various music. Sometimes (not every day) a spectacular laser show is played against this backdrop. Restaurants and cafes are located near the lake, and there are benches along it to make it convenient to watch the performance.

ABOUT singing fountains we have a separate useful article, which we recommend reading to everyone who is interested:

In the evening, Piazza is especially crowded with tourists. This is facilitated by live music and figurines leaving the tower every 3 hours.

We recommend that you take a walk to the embankment in the area of ​​​​the sea station in the evening, where the Miracle Park and the special one are located. It "works" during the day, but after sunset, when the backlight is turned on, it looks more romantic and bewitching. Vacationers like to gather around it, they invite you to take a boat ride nearby. There are other entertainments here in the form of,.

Piazza Square is another exotic, typically "Italian" landmark of Batumi, which is best visited in the evening when the lights turn on. It is located on Tsar Parnavaz Street, 25, in a very convenient place where tourists often go. Its visit is absolutely free. The area is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops. Inside the square there is a high tower, in its center there is a window. Every three hours it opens and dolls appear from it to the music. Live music creates additional romance. Separately about piazza there is an article: Italian corner in the heart of Batumi is Piazza square.

Surroundings of Batumi

Not far from Batumi, there is also something to see and something to be sincerely surprised. If you wish, you can go on your own, by minibus or as part of an excursion to - the most ancient and preserved on the territory of Georgia. Entrance to it for an adult costs only 3 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euros;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;

. Inside, although it is empty now (too few buildings have been preserved), it is quite interesting. You can climb the centuries-old walls, inspect the dilapidated remains of the first pipeline and sewage system, see the alleged burial place of the Apostle Matthew, enjoy the scent of flowers or watch the excavations.

Next to the museum of the Gonio Fortress, there is a supposed burial place of the Apostle Matthew, as well as the foundations of ancient buildings.

An equally exciting trip awaits you to and located literally across the road from each other, on the way from Batumi to the village of Keda. These sights are among the most visited in the Adjara region. Minibuses go to them and excursions are organized. Near the bridge of Queen Tamara there is an excellent cafe with insanely delicious barbecue and others.

And for 29 euros per person, you can visit a group tour of less touristy places in Adjara: Mirveti and Chukhuneti waterfalls, hanging and arch bridges, the confluence of two rivers, a bunker and a mill.

The next recommended place is guaranteed to not leave anyone indifferent. The easiest way to get to it is by minibus number 31 or by car. Entrance to the garden will cost 15 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
15 lari = 4.97 euros;
15 lari = 5.7 dollars;
15 lari = 378.3 rubles;
15 lari = 159.6 hryvnia;

Rates and prices may not be accurate. from an adult. In addition to a huge variety of trees, bushes and flowers from 21 zones, some representatives of the animal world are also found in the park: lizards, fish, turtles, frogs, etc. Straight from botanical garden you can go down to, and then freely return further to inspect the flora. By the way, the sea off the coast of the park seemed to us the cleanest and warmest in all of Adjara. So don't forget to bring your swimwear.

For visiting the following attractions:, Prometheus caves And Sataplia from Batumi, you either need to either take a car with a Russian-speaking driver, or book excursions (named places are included in different excursions). They can also be reached by public transport with several transfers, but since the road is long (it only takes about 2.5 hours to get to the canyon) and tiring, we do not recommend this option. IN Martvili Canyon(input is 15 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
15 lari = 4.97 euros;
15 lari = 5.7 dollars;
15 lari = 378.3 rubles;
15 lari = 159.6 hryvnia;
15 lari = 12.75 Belarusian rubles.
Rates and prices may not be accurate. from an adult) You can not only enjoy several cascading waterfalls located on the territory, but also take a boat ride through the fabulous gorge for additional 13 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
13 lari = 4.3 euros;
13 lari = 4.94 dollars;
13 lari = 327.86 rubles;
13 lari = 138.32 hryvnia;
13 lari = 11.05 Belarusian rubles.
Rates and prices may not be accurate. per person (it's worth it).

Getting into the Prometheus cave is worth even just to wander among the bizarre play of shadows against the backdrop of constantly changing illumination.

No less interesting will be a trip to the Prometheus Cave, Gelati and Motsameta monasteries. The territories of the monastery complexes are large and spacious: the first one is more touristy, the second one is cozy and quiet. The trip takes place in a large car. The guide talks about the Shrines of each place, visiting monasteries with tourists. For a rather intense 9-hour program, we paid 175 euros. Get by public transport to the indicated sights from Batumi difficult. Much more convenient and practical or book a similar tour, as we did. Detailed description trips read in the article: The most interesting sights of Kutaisi surroundings.

If ordinary excursions with typical sights no longer impress you, we advise you to take a closer look at Machakhela. It contains new locations that are not always known even local residents. During the tour, tourists will see waterfalls and bridges, conquer the fortress and inspect the bunker, enjoy the beauty of Batumi from a bird's eye view and have a good rest at the table in a Georgian family with national songs and dances. There is a group option for a similar trip. Visit all key points of the route by public transport impossible. About ours individual excursion on amazing places Machakhela, read in the article: The most sincere corner of the Adjara region.

For each of these attractions, there are individual articles. To get acquainted with them, you just need to follow the active link (highlighted in blue in the text).

Tbilisi and surroundings

Single article about Peace Bridge will tell you more detailed and interesting information, including how and how you can get to this attraction:

About the rest interesting temples of Tbilisi You can also read the related post:

Sulfur baths are located in the basement, and only their domed roofs stick out from above.

A significant number of tourists confidently note one of the main attractions of Tbilisi, the quarter with, Abanotubani - a place that is truly beautiful and magnificent in its own way. To go to wash in it or not, everyone decides for himself, but it's definitely worth seeing it from the outside. By the way, the cost of bathing in sulfur springs varies depending on the choice of halls: in general, washing will cost about 3 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
3 lari = 0.99 euros;
3 lari = 1.14 dollars;
3 lari = 75.66 rubles;
3 lari = 31.92 hryvnia;
3 lari = 2.55 Belarusian rubles.
Rates and prices may not be accurate., in an individual room - from 30 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
30 lari = 9.93 euros;
30 lari = 11.4 dollars;
30 lari = 756.6 rubles;
30 lari = 319.2 hryvnia;
30 lari = 25.5 Belarusian rubles.
Rates and prices may not be accurate.. Next to the baths there is Fig Gorge, a small river flows through it, recently freed from the ground.

If you want to learn more about Tbilisi, we recommend taking a guide. Exactly during walking tour in the capital of Georgia with the charming Dina, this time we discovered and fell in love with not only tourist places but also the most amazing corners of the city. You can order a similar walk accompanied by an experienced guide on the local site Georgia4travel.ru or internationally.

Surroundings of Tbilisi

There are almost more attractions in the vicinity of Tbilisi than in the city itself. Many of them go public transport, and some are best visited by car with a driver and guide ().

Riding along the Georgian Military Highway is a real pleasure. It makes you want to constantly stop and absorb the beauty of these places.

Further, we advise you to go along the well-known far beyond the borders of the country. If you use, like we did, the services of a guide with a car, then along the way, in addition to the most beautiful views to the mountains, you will have stops and photo pauses near amazing reservoirs, acquaintance with and, as well as lunch in a very colorful place. Bright emotions, sincere smiles, a lot of drive and positive emotions during the trip are guaranteed. Separately, it should be said that this tour was surprisingly rich - it also included a walk through the ancient churches of Mtskheta.

wine region Kakheti will be able to please not only connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages, but also those tourists who are interested in ancient temples, castles and fortresses. It is best to go here by car with a guide. At the same time, we advise you to explore the city of love, Sighnaghi, located along the route. Our excursion to Kakheti can be found in a separate article: Romance and wine are two key features of a trip to Kakheti. Good selection of tours affordable prices offered on the website.

If you wish and have free time (such an excursion will take the whole day), it is possible to drive from Tbilisi to the Rabat fortress. It is located in a small Georgian, literally on the border with Turkey. The fortress is known for the fact that it was recently almost completely rebuilt. Inside it is very interesting and beautiful, there is where to walk and what to see. The entrance to the paid part is 6 lari GEORGIAN LAR RATE:
6 lari = 1.99 euros;
6 lari = 2.28 dollars;
6 lari = 151.32 rubles;
6 lari = 63.84 hryvnia;
6 lari = 5.1 Belarusian rubles.
Rates and prices may not be accurate. from an adult.

The caves of Vardzia still amaze the imagination. But they say that earlier this fortified city was three times larger.

Not far from Akhaltsikhe is located cave city-monastery. This extraordinary place has been attracting tourists from all over the world for a very long time. different countries peace. Almost all the caves of Vardzia can be visited, and from some especially successful observation platforms, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views. It is also most convenient to get to this attraction by car or during an individual excursion, capturing at the same time the Rabat and Khertvisi fortresses, the Sapara and Foka monasteries, and, of course, the famous Borjomi park (the way from Tbilisi is long and slightly tiring).

Lots of useful and relevant information about Vardzia You will find in the article:

A good alternative to the caves of Vardzia will be the cave city Uplistsikhe, no less interesting and fascinating place. Individual and group excursions are organized from Tbilisi to Uplistsikhe. If you do not want to go with a guide, you can order a car with an English-speaking driver on the gotrip.ge service. Read our impressions of the trip to Uplistsikhe in the article: Excursion to the caves of Uplistsikhe with a stop in Gori.

For several of our visits to Georgia, we managed to get to know its sights quite closely and, as well as learn the intricacies of transfers around cities and interesting places countries in a variety of ways.

To feel like a tourist on vacation, we recommend not chasing dubious savings in the form of a trip over long distances on public transport. You may save money, but you will lose time: you will be tired, overwhelmed and nervous, because you never know for sure whether a suitable minibus will come back.

The best way to travel in Georgia convenient ways: , book a tour on a local or website or take a car along with an English - speaking guide . Such a vacation will definitely be remembered for a long time, and the country will remain the most beloved for many years.

Photo of landmarks of Georgia

We tried to capture the sights we saw on the camera to the maximum. We will gladly show you the most beautiful and interesting pictures:

The cathedral Holy Mother of God in Batumi is a very beautiful and unusual building. During its construction, a special stone was used, which slightly changes its color depending on the weather.

Sights of Georgia. The most important and interesting sights of Georgian cities: photos and videos, descriptions and reviews, location, sites.

Is there anything in the world that cannot be found in this country? I think no. Georgia has everything and for everyone. If you are interested in mountains, you should visit Svaneti. If you are a gourmet and a lover of traditions, appreciate fine Georgian wine - you are in Kakheti. If you prefer subtropics, sea, palm trees and exotic - go to Adjara.

Of course, it is worth visiting the Land of a Thousand Towers, or the Land of the Golden Fleece, as Svaneti is called. This pearl of Georgia, lost in time and space, is beautiful at any time of the year. Fabulous snowy winter, blooming spring, sunny summer and colorful autumn of Svaneti await true connoisseurs of natural attractions.

One of the most original regions of Georgia is Adjara. Washed by the Black Sea, a narrow strip of coast at the foot of the mountain ranges of the Lesser Caucasus, this ancient land has a mild subtropical climate and excellent natural conditions.

It is worth visiting the main shrine of Kakheti - Alaverdi Cathedral, this is one of the most famous medieval temples in Georgia. Built at the beginning of the 11th century, it was repeatedly destroyed, stubbornly rebuilt again and again, in order to amaze the eyes of pilgrims and tourists today with its mighty and ascetic grayish walls. Deprived of decorations and drawings, they make an indelible impression with the strength of spirit and faith that from century to century made the cathedral survive in the most terrible ups and downs of history.

Echoes the Kakhetian Cathedral cave monastery Vardzia is truly the main architectural "pearl" of the country. The complex, built in the 12th-13th centuries in the depths of the rock, was once a real Orthodox fortress, and today it is considered the spiritual center of Georgia, where pilgrims from all over the world flock.

Tbilisi is the friendliest, most beautiful and most drunk city in the world, where every day you are greeted with a prayer, and escorted with a kind smile and a glass of wine.

An amazing rock, whose gentle slope is indented, attracts attention near Gori. man-made caves- This is the ancient city of Uplistsikhe ("God's fortress"). Resembling a large anthill from afar, this cave complex dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. e. Once it consisted of 700 rooms, but today only 150 have been preserved for tourists. You should not miss the ancient Mtskheta, the first capital of Georgia, where in 337 Christianity was proclaimed the state religion of the country. It is here that the first and main temple of Georgia - Svetitskhoveli ("life-giving pillar") is located.

Finally, be sure to visit the Ananuri fortress, which is 70 km from Tbilisi, as well as the Khertvisi citadel, located on high mountain. The exact date of construction of this fortification is unknown, but already in the 10th century life was in full swing here, there were fierce battles for the land and earnestly prayed to God in anticipation of salvation.

Having surfed the mountains and valleys of hospitable Georgia, be sure to return for a couple of days to handsome Tbilisi - the friendliest, most beautiful and most drunken city in the world, where every day they meet with a prayer, and see them off with a kind smile and a glass of wine. Alaverdi!

Salami, megobari! In this article I will talk about how to plan a vacation in Georgia, what sights of Georgia are worth visiting if you have only 1 week at your disposal.

Here I only give brief description places. Need details? Click on the name of a specific city.

What to see in Georgia in 1 week?

In my opinion, the route below is the best for the first study trip to Georgia. It allows you to see the main sights, visit several regions, get a general idea of ​​what Georgia is and arouse an irresistible desire to return to this country again.

Day 1-2 Tbilisi

Day 3 Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe

Day 4 Georgian military road, Kazbegi

Day 5-6 Kakheti and David Gareji

Day 7 Souvenir shopping, lunch at a restaurant, farewell tear, flight home

Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, a city with a population of 1.2 million people.

In July-August, Tbilisi has enough one day(very hot, I want to run away), at other times of the year you can 2-3 days to plan. Tbilisi sights not to be missed:

• Narikala fortress
• canyon with waterfall
• Abanotubani District
• cable car
• Sololaki area
• Mtatsminda park

Detailed routes with maps:

• — complete guide in tourist and non-pop places.

Center of Tbilisi

Mtskheta

Mtskheta - ancient city in the country 15 km north of Tbilisi, the very first capital of the country and sacred place for Georgians. The monasteries of Mtskheta are included in the list of objects protected by UNESCO.

How to get there? Minibus from Tbilisi from Didube metro station. Price - 1.5 GEL, 25 minutes on the way

Mtskheta from the walls of the Jvari monastery at sunset

Gori, Uplistsikhe

Gori is the birthplace of Stalin, here is the museum of the leader. Uplistsikhe is an ancient cave city (3000 years old) near Gori.

The trip from Tbilisi will take 5-6 hours(back and forth and walk there). If you visit Mtskheta on this day, then 7-9 hours for all.

There is no need to rush in Georgia

How to buy cheap tickets to Georgia?

About how to search and when it is better to buy cheap flights to Georgia was. You can also read through Vladikavkaz and Sochi.

Apartments and hotels in Georgia

We rented 3-room apartments in Tbilisi and Kutaisi for a day for $20-45

It makes sense to rent an apartment in Georgia if you are traveling with a company, planning a long vacation in Georgia, or traveling with a child. The apartments have a kitchen where you can cook yourself, which helps to significantly reduce costs.

Let's start with the map. It shows the most popular sights of Georgia. Tourists go there. And now let's take a closer look.

Sights of Tbilisi and surroundings

The center of Tbilisi is a unique mixture of European and medieval Georgian interspersed with avant-garde sculpture and new Georgian glass-concrete experiments. City of panoramas. Here the Georgian flavor reaches its peak, as well as the Georgian culture.

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From Tbilisi, tourists usually make trips to the following places:

• Mtskheta is a neat little town that houses Georgia's most iconic temple, Svetitskhoveli.
• Jvari is a small temple on top of a mountain overlooking the confluence of rivers. " A few years ago, Where, merging, they make noise, Embracing like two sisters, Jets of Aragva and Kura, There was a monastery"- the first line of Lermontov's "Mtsyri", and they are just about the Jvari monastery.
• The city of Gori, the birthplace of Stalin, is notable for the museum of the leader, and from here tourists head to Uplistsikhe, a city founded 3000 years ago, now a bizarre cave complex with amazing views of the Kura valley ()

It usually takes 2-4 days to visit Tbilisi and its environs.

Tourists who want to visit real mountains, but are limited in time, prefer to make a one-day trip to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)- a village lying in a picturesque valley at the foot of Mount Kazbeg, and climb to the alpine church of Gergetis Sameba (2170 meters above sea level). However, some argue that it is better to allocate two days to the region - it is annoying to leave these places so quickly. Get to Kazbegi by minibus from Tbilisi.

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Something special

Be sure to decorate your trip with something special, individual. Do you love sports? Go to the game of Georgian rugby players. Extreme prone? Paragliding over the mountains or hiking along the mountain trails. Do you love theater? Visit the Tbilisi Russian Griboedov Theater or the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre. Appreciate wine? Go to the Kakhetian village for the secrets of winemaking. Wander around the back streets of Tbilisi. Do not try to be in time - enjoy life!)

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Bad is when you want. Don't even try, you'll come again and again. Well - when the time is ten days, and better - a couple of weeks.

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

Route number 1 - Batumi plus Svaneti

Ideal route if the goal is to relax by the sea and see the most beautiful mountains of Georgia, you will have to sacrifice. However, if time and budget allow, you can also ride to the capital of Georgia, but I would not interfere with one another.

The route is also suitable for those who arrive in Kutaisi or Batumi, in particular for flights to Kutaisi there are often good discounts, the price of a ticket is considered good if it costs no more than 150 US dollars, both ways.

Batumi - Kobuleti - Kutaisi - Tskhaltubo - Prometheus cave - Zugdidi (transit) - Mestia - Ushguli - Kutaisi (Batumi)

Depending on point of arrival Batumi And Kutaisi you can switch places, it won't be a big problem.

Batumi- a separate story and an extensive point of the program, it takes at least three days, and taking into account the rest at sea and trips around the surrounding area - up to a week. Details on what to see Batumi wrote in an article

Tskhaltubo- a cool balneological resort in the past, in Soviet times the Moscow-Tskaltubo train went here. Now - a quiet beautiful place in subtropical greenery, which I would consider as a transit with an overnight stay along road to Svaneti . We spent the night at the hotel Tskaltubo SPA Resort 4* More housing offers can be found on the familiar Booking.com - Tskhaltubo or Booking.com - Kutaisi

Near Tskhaltubo And Kutaisi be sure to go to cave of Prometheus, 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 - mountainous Svaneti.

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

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

On the Svaneti you need 3 days at a minimum, less will not work, since almost a day and a half as a whole will take you on the road back and forth and along Svaneti. Ideally 4-7 days if hiking tracks are planned to the foot of the most famous peaks and Kuruldi lakes. I advise you to read story about a trip to Svaneti - it describes in detail all the nuances of traveling to Svaneti.

Total, at a minimum - 3 days in Batumi and its environs, 1 day in Kutaisi (Tskaltubo), 3 days in Svaneti. Total at least a week for the whole trip.

Route No. 2 - Tbilisi, Kazbek and Alazani Valley

For those who have only 4-5 days and arrive and depart to/from 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 of the wine road in Kakheti.

Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Ananuri Fortress - Gudauri - Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) - Tbilisi - Signagi - Tbilisi

Attractions along the route

In the capital Georgia You should spend at least two or three days. What to see, where to spend the night and where to eat, read the article Three days in Tbilisi. Very close is ancient Mtskheta, in which the most interesting is Jvari Monastery on the mountain, top view of the city and the confluence of two rivers - Aragvi and Kura (Mtkvari). On the Mtskheta You need at least half a day. Book budget hotels in Tbilisi on Booking.com .

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

In the evening we arrive at Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), the village is famous for the fact that here is the most famous peak of Georgia - Kazbek And Gergeti Monastery practically at its foot. It is near the monastery that the place with the most stunning panorama that I have ever seen. We “pray” that we are lucky 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 the locals on an SUV - 20 minutes, you can agree on a rental central square Stepantsminda or at the hotel, the price is about 20 dollars round trip with the expectation of as much as you need.

We spend the night in one of the hostels, and if the budget allows, I strongly advise you to stay in the best view hotel – Rooms Hotel Kazbegi , memories for years are guaranteed. We stayed there, but today the price has increased a bit (from $90 per night to $110 or more depending on the room), although there are discounts in autumn. I also advise read article from A selection of the best hotels in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) ⇒ Choose and book Hotels in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) on Booking.com ⇒

We return to Tbilisi, spend the night and radially leave for Kakheti- beautiful town Signagi. We look at the remains of the fortress, the clock towers and a view of Alazani valley against the backdrop of snow caps Caucasian mountains. If time permits, you can spend the night and walk around the wineries. The most famous and beautiful winery - Chateau Mukhrani, in the same place on the rock there is a panoramic restaurant with an open area, prices are higher than city prices, but if you don’t show off, it’s quite tolerable. There is a tourist office in the central square where you can get detailed information by region Kakheti and a map. The whole route will take from 4 to 6 days, if there are 12-14 days left, it can be combined with route number 1.

Route number 3. Svaneti, Kakheti, Tbilisi and more

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

Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi - Tskhaltubo - Svaneti (Mestia, Ushguli) - Batumi - Tbilisi - Signagi

Destinations that are repeated in previous routes will not be duplicated. If arriving in Tbilisi , then after two or three days in the capital, we look and move to the side Kutaisi. On the way, if there is a desire, we stop by Stalin Museum in Gori I didn't really like it, it's better to climb Gori fortress and look at the city and its surroundings from a bird's eye view. Next is to make a stop and enjoy the air, atmosphere and of course mineral water Borjomi. In this case, you will need at least one more overnight stay.

Choose and book Booking.com - hotels and guest houses in Batumi

What is the best time of the year to travel in Georgia?

Bathing season for Black Sea coast from July to early October (we swam at the end of October, water - +18), best time for travel - autumn, because there are fewer people, fruits, sane prices for housing and food, comfortable weather almost everywhere, with the exception of the mountains, as luck would have it. The cost of fuel in Georgia is cheaper than in Ukraine and is approximately $0.7-0.9 per liter, as of June 2016.

How to rent a car in Georgia

To search and rent a car in Georgia, I recommend using the site myrentacar.com, which specializes in local local distributors with a good reputation. On that website good price, only 15% prepayment and flexible cancellation terms. You can choose a specific car, so carefully read the description, characteristics. If suddenly it happens that the car did not fit for technical reasons or others - ask - they will change it, do not worry. Everything is very friendly, including 24/7 phone/viber support.

How to buy a cheap flight to Georgia

Flight to Georgia can be bought on average 100-170 USD roundtrip. It is optimal to search for tickets through an international site for searching and booking air tickets airline sales. It is almost always cheaper than a search on airline websites. For example, along the routes Kyiv-Tbilisi, Kyiv-Batumi, Kyiv-Kutaisi, Moscow-Tbilisi, Moscow-Batumi.

A pre-booked transfer is also needed if you are traveling from Tbilisi to Gudauri or Batumi, from Kutaisi to Batumi or Mestia (Svaneti) or any other popular destination.

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 the prices of dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose the best offer. In each article or report, I provide links to hotels where I have stayed and which I liked.