Georgia travel guide

Overview

Most first trips start with three days in Tbilisi, including Mtskheta, about 20 min away by road. A day trip north to Stepantsminda and Gergeti Trinity Church takes about 2 h 55 min each way. Heading west, Kutaisi is about 3 h 25 min from the capital, with Gelati, Bagrati and the caves nearby, and Batumi on the Black Sea is another 2 h 15 min.

Spring and autumn suit sightseeing, with warm days and some wind and rain. Summer is for hiking in Kazbegi and for the Black Sea coast, and winter brings skiing at Gudauri and Bakuriani. Stepantsminda stays chilly at altitude even in summer, so pack warm clothes.

When to go

BestGo with a plan

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Autumn is the grape harvest, when you can press grapes and learn how churchkhela is made. On 16 July, Gergetoba fills Gergeti Trinity Church above Stepantsminda.

Every month in detail: weather and recent fares

Itineraries

[Photo: Batumi]

Batumi in 2 daysAlphabetic Tower, Ali and Nino, Piazza, Old Batumi, Batumi Dolphinarium, Batumi Boulevard, Batumi Botanical Garden, Gonio fortressBalanced pace

[Photo: Kutaisi]

Kutaisi in 2 daysGelati Monastery, Motsameta Monastery, Colchis fountain, Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Botanical Garden, Sataplia Nature Reserve, Prometheus CaveBalanced pace

[Photo: Tbilisi]

Tbilisi in 3 daysNarikala Fortress, Sioni Cathedral, Abanotubani sulfur baths, Dry Bridge Market, National Museum of Georgia, Mtatsminda, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli CathedralPacked pace

[Photo: Georgia]

Georgia in 7 daysTbilisi old town, Mtatsminda, Jvari Monastery, Gergeti Trinity Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Bagrati Cathedral, Gelati Monastery, Prometheus Cave, Batumi BoulevardBalanced pace

Where to stay

BatumiOld Batumi and Piazza for cafes and the old streets; the seafront boulevard for beach bars and fountains; the south side near the airport for early flights.Best areas to stay in Batumi Hotels in Batumi

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KutaisiThe central square and boulevard for the old center on foot; the Rioni river bank below Bagrati for the cathedral hill and the botanical garden; the airport side for early flights.Best areas to stay in Kutaisi Hotels in Kutaisi

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TbilisiOld Tbilisi for baths, churches and nightlife on foot; Rustaveli Avenue for the museums, opera and cafes; the Mtatsminda slope for quieter views over the city.Best areas to stay in Tbilisi Hotels in Tbilisi

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Getting around

Airports: Tbilisi airport is 17 km from the center (municipal bus 337 or taxi), Kutaisi airport is a low-cost hub 14 km from the city, and Batumi airport has bus 10 to the center.
Between cities: By road, Tbilisi to Kutaisi takes about 3 h 25 min, Kutaisi to Batumi about 2 h 15 min, and Tbilisi to Stepantsminda about 2 h 55 min.
In Tbilisi: The metro runs 6 AM to midnight and buses 7 AM to 11 PM; Bolt and Yandex taxi apps work, and a cable car climbs from Rike Park to Narikala.
In Kutaisi: The old center is walkable; buses, marshrutkas and taxis reach Okatse Canyon, and a rental car suits Prometheus Cave.

Before you go

Travel insuranceHealth insurance from home often doesn't cover care abroad. Check what your plan includes, then compare travel cover for your dates. Since 1 January 2026, Georgia requires every tourist to carry health and accident cover of at least 30,000 GEL for the whole stay.What the rule means for your policy

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Phone dataMobile data keeps taxi apps, park opening hours and long road transfers between Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, Kutaisi and Batumi at hand.How a travel eSIM works

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