Georgia: Insider Travel Guide and Tips
If you like it quiet, original, quaint, varied, yes, just different, you should definitely fly to Georgia! Because in the former Soviet Republic, which is not much larger than Bavaria, you will find an incredible variety of landscapes: The spectrum ranges from high mountains to steppes and deserts to Mediterranean-style cities including the beach on the Black Sea. Our blogger Madlen has put together tips for a round trip in Georgia.
Most of the tourists to Georgia start with the capital Tbilisi with its sights. Here you can see from the many newer buildings that other, more modern times have begun in Georgia. In addition, there are still many old, partly dilapidated buildings to marvel at. The cable car above the city is great!
The peaks of the Caucasus, up to 5,000 meters high, tower in the north of the country. The village of Mestia is the ideal starting point for those who enjoy hiking, the area around Mestia is well developed. You will find the mountain village of Ushguli at 2,200 meters a good 50 kilometers from Mestia. It is known because it is the highest village in Europe that is permanently inhabited. You should also visit the Trinity Church Gergetis Sameba on the 2170 meter high Kwemi Mta. The best way to get there is from Stepanzminda – either on foot or with a driver. From Tbilisi, it takes around 3 to 4 hours by bus or car to Stepanzminda.
Would you like a contrast program? You will experience this on the Black Sea in the seaside resort of Batumi. A different wind blows here than in the rest of the more tranquil Georgia. There are modern hotels here, many in high-rise buildings, and a lot of hustle and bustle.
When to go The best way to travel to Georgia is in spring, summer, or autumn, because when the temperatures are almost everywhere.