Tbilisi
Georgia has a rich cultural heritage, with many of its historical sites in Tbilisi and its surroundings. Some of the notable attractions in Tbilisi include the Sacred Hill, the Peace Bridge and the Kura River, along with the Tbilisi Metro, the Tiled Bath, Gabriadze Theater, Meidan Bazaar, the Metehki Church and the Anchiskhati Basilica, the Sioni Cathedral and the Sulfur Baths. To explore this majestic city, you can purchase a ticket to Tbilisi.
Batumi
On the Black Sea coast of Georgia, at the foot of the Caucasus mountains, Batumi is a pleasant coastal city. Featuring both mythological and modern architecture, the city hosts prominent museums, artworks and historical buildings. Places to visit in Batumi include Gonio Castle, the Batumi Botanical Garden, the Medea Monument and the Batumi Archeology Museum, as well as Khariton Akhvlediani, the Batumi Lighthouse Tower and the Ali and Nino Statue. In addition to the above-mentioned museums, other notable institutions are the Adjara State Museum, Adjara State Fine Arts Museum and the Batumi Nobel Brothers Technology Museum. You can purchase a ticket to Batumi to explore this city, where green nature and blue seas blend with the old and the new.
Check out One city, three days: Batumi for a more in-depth look at what the city offers.
Kutaisi
Kutaisi is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Straddling the Rioni River, Kutaisi is noteworthy for its history, dating from the 6th century BC, as well as its natural beauties. The most important places to visit in Kutaisi are the Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition, the Colchis Fountain, the Opera House and the Drama Theater, the Prometheus Caves, and the White Bridge should be seen in Kutaisi, along with the monument to King David the Builder.
Rustavi
Set on the banks of the Kura River, Rustavi is divided into two periods. Its early history is believed to date from the 4th century BC, but the city was completely destroyed in the 13th century by the Timurid army. Rustavi was rebuilt during the Soviet era to serve as an industrial center. Currently, many areas of the city are being renewed as Rustavi prepares to welcome tourists in the coming years.
Mtskheta
Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in the country, is another great place to visit in Georgia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mtskheta is home to significant religious structures such as the medieval Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. Outside the city is Tusheti National Park, described below.
Tusheti National Park
Set in Georgia’s Mtskheta region, Tusheti National Park is known as “the natural wonder of Georgia.” With extraordinary landscapes in the Caucasus Mountains’ foothills and a rich historical and cultural heritage, Tusheti National Park deserves to be at the top of any list of places to visit in Georgia. The highest peak in the Park is Tetnuldi Mountain, reaching 4,978 meters, and there are numerous glacial lakes, waterfalls and caves.
Krubera Cave, Abkhazia
In Abkhazia, Krubera Cave is the world’s deepest cave and one of Georgia’s most popular tourist attractions. Discovered by a group of Soviet speleologists in 1960, Krubera Cave is 2197 meters deep and extends to the end of the Kruber-Voronian Canal. The cave’s stalactites, pillars and other natural formations are quite impressive. If you are planning a trip to Georgia and are up for an adventure, Krubera Cave should be on your list of places to visit in Georgia.
When to visit Georgia?
Georgia’s coastline is similar to that of Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea region and the climate is warm and humid. The areas close to the Caucasus Mountains are cold in the winter, while hot and dry in summer. April, May and June, with mild weather, are good times to visit Georgia.
What to eat in Georgia?
In Georgia, which has a cuisine similar to that of Türkiye, meals consist of meat, pastries and vegetables. Khachapuri, harço soup, salguni cheese and hinkal are some typical Georgian dishes. Harço is a soup of rice, meat, tomatoes and various green vegetables. Khachapuri, a type of bread filled with cheese, is usually accompanied by soda pop. Hinkal, a dumpling, is somewhat like the Turkish mantı, but larger; unlike mantı, hinkal is not served with yoghurt or a tomato paste sauce. These dishes are often served in restaurants in Batumi or Tbilisi that feature Georgian music. Coffee is important in Georgia and a wide variety of coffee beverages are available, including Turkish coffee.
