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- Confirm passport validity and entry requirements.
- Check whether a tourist visa is required.
- Keep digital copies of important documents.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance.
Tbilisi
Georgian Lari (GEL)
Georgian
May–Jun and Sep–Oct
GET (UTC+4)
Welcome to Georgia, a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, where dramatic Caucasus peaks meet ancient winemaking traditions. Tbilisi, the capital, charms visitors with its winding old town streets, sulfur bathhouses, and dramatic hilltop fortress. Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine, with an eight-thousand-year winemaking tradition still practiced using ancient clay vessels called qvevri. The Svaneti region's medieval stone towers rise dramatically against snow-capped mountains, offering some of the Caucasus's most stunning hiking. Cave monasteries carved into cliffs, such as Vardzia, reveal centuries of religious devotion and remarkable engineering. The Black Sea coast offers a warmer, beach-focused contrast to Georgia's mountainous interior. Georgian cuisine, rich in cheese-filled khachapuri and hearty stews, reflects the country's generous, feast-driven hospitality. Georgia invites travelers to discover a country where ancient tradition and dramatic landscapes meet in perfect balance.
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Discover some of Georgia's most popular flavors, traditional dishes and memorable local treats during your visit.
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