About
Georgia sits where Europe meets Asia, on the southern slopes of the Caucasus. It is a country of snow-capped peaks, old monasteries and the cobbled lanes of its capital, Tbilisi, and it makes a rewarding destination for travellers who enjoy landscape, history and good food in equal measure.
What a visit offers
- Mountains: The Caucasus ranges rise over the north of the country, with high peaks that stay snow-covered for much of the year.
- Monasteries: Ancient monasteries are scattered across the countryside, many set in quiet, wooded or mountain surroundings.
- Tbilisi: The capital's old quarters, with their narrow cobbled streets and balconied houses, are easy to explore on foot.
- Bathing: Sulfur baths give visitors a chance to slow down and relax, a tradition closely tied to the city.
Food and wine
Georgian cuisine is a major reason many visitors return. Khachapuri, the cheese-filled bread, is a staple worth trying in several regional styles. Georgia is also regarded as the cradle of winemaking, and its qvevri wines, made in large clay vessels buried in the ground, are widely admired. Tasting them is one of the most distinctive experiences the country offers.
Hospitality is central to daily life. Meals are often served as a supra, a long feast with toasts and conversation, and guests are generally welcomed warmly into it.
Georgia suits a slower pace of travel: a few days in Tbilisi, a trip into the mountains or to a monastery, and an evening spent over a long table. Plan your route around the seasons and the terrain, and allow time for the unhurried pleasures the country is known for.
