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Top 12 Places To Visit in Georgia
In a country where its rich culture spills out onto the streets of charming towns and stunning mountain landscapes are abundant, there is much to love about Georgia. The only difficulty is deciding which places to visit. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of the top places in Georgia.
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Ushguli – Georgia’s Prettiest Village
After spending four days hiking between Upper Svaneti’s rugged medieval villages, we finally arrived at our ultimate destination, Ushguli. We saw pictures of this magical spot a few months earlier and hoped our expectations weren’t too high. We’ll save you the suspense, Ushguli is easily the prettiest village in Georgia.
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Mestia To Ushguli Trekking Guide
Walking between Svaneti’s medieval villages is an experience you won’t want to miss. Dozens of stone towers stand under snow-covered peaks. With the combination of the epic views and charming villages, it’s easy to see why the Mestia to Ushguli trek is one of the most popular hikes in Georgia.
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Mestia – A Hidden Gem In Upper Svaneti
Tucked away in Georgia’s picturesque Upper Svaneti, Mestia is an incredibly cute mountain town. Its medieval stone towers, backed by white-capped mountains, make you think you’ve stepped inside a fairytale. Plan to spend a day in Mestia before tackling the Mestia to Ushguli hike, so you can fully explore the medieval towers of Mestia.
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Exploring The Architectural Treasures In Batumi
Some visit Batumi for the beaches, some for the nightlife, but we enjoyed finding the treasure trove of architecture in a variety of styles. There are modern towers, heritage hotels, and even remnants from the Ottoman Empire. Together, they combine to make a great, but rainy, city.
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Day Trips From Kutaisi – Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave
There are two natural features in Georgia not to be missed. One is Martvili Canyon, where a tree-covered gorge leads to dozens of waterfalls. Another is Prometheus Cave, loaded with stalactites and stalagmites. It is easy to see both in one day, making it a perfect day trip from Kutaisi.
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Cultural Highlights of Kutaisi, Georgia
Although it is not high on most tourists’ radars, we found ourselves in Kutaisi. for a few days Our main objective was to visit Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave on a day trip from the city, but we were happy when we found a few interesting cultural spots right in Kutaisi.
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Exploring The Cave City Of Vardzia
We looked across the Mtkvari River to a fascinating scene. A long cliff band, halfway up Erusheti Mountain is home to hundreds of pockmarks, each an opening to a hand-carved cave. We knew then that we would love exploring the cave city of Vardzia.
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Rabati Castle and Mineral Springs – Visiting Akhaltsikhe & Borjomi
Located only 50 km apart are two Georgian cities with very different appeals. Akhaltsikhe’s fantasy-land castle sparks your imagination of a medieval court with kings and queens. In Borjomi, a peaceful park bubbles with mineral springs. Let us take you on a tour through Akhaltsikhe and Borjomi in Georgia.
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Walking Between The Remote Villages of Tusheti
If you’re seeking a landscape where tall, green mountains rise straight up from narrow valleys and green hills are dotted with medieval villages, then look no further than Tusheti in northern Georgia. Let us show you the remote villages in Tusheti, and the walks between them. Maybe it will inspire you to visit someday.
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Driving to Tusheti In Georgia’s Remote North
Weaving our way up the narrow mountain road, our 4×4 hugged the edge of the steep drop-offs as it navigated a series of tight switchbacks. As passengers, we could ignore the road conditions and instead, soaked in the breathtaking scenes on the drive to Tusheti, in Georgia’s remote north.
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Touring Kakheti’s Historic Monasteries
Scattered throughout the fertile lands of Georgia’s wine country, are several medieval monasteries that played an important role in Georgia’s history. Each has a unique, picturesque setting and a fascinating story to match. We visited five of the Georgian Orthodox monasteries in Kakheti. Let us introduce you to these extraordinary buildings.
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What To See in Telavi, Georgia
Telavi has a picture-perfect setting, high on a ridge above the fertile Alazani Valley. As the capital of Kakheti, Telavi isn’t as often visited by tourists, but with its downtown fortress and collection of pretty heritage buildings, we don’t understand why. Let us show you what you will find in Telavi.
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Visiting Sighnaghi – Georgia’s Wine Region
Perched on a ridge above the fertile plains, Sighnaghi just may be the prettiest town in Georgia. Enclosed within fortress walls, colourful wooden balconies cling to old stone homes, while cobblestone streets follow the whims of the uneven ridge. We believe you will also fall in love with Sighnaghi just as we did.
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Day Hikes From Stepantsminda
With long, green valleys leading to tall, snow-capped mountains, exploring this terrain on foot is a popular activity in the Caucasus Mountains’ Kokh Range. Set below the mighty Mt. Kazbek, the town of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) provides the perfect base for hiking. Here are two day hikes to consider when you’re in Stepantsminda.
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Driving The Georgian Military Road To Stepantsminda
Driving the Georgian Military Road from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda transports you from the foothills to the peaks of Georgia’s Caucasus Range. This iconic route passes historic landmarks and breathtaking mountain scenery. Come with us as we show you The highlights on the Georgian Military Road and he town of Stepantsminda.
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Georgia’s First Capital, Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery
Mtskheta was the first capital of Georgia, and also the site where Christianity was declared the state religion. Because of that, there are many important historic sites in the region, including the famous Jvari Monastery. We’ll show you these sites as well as the pretty landscape around them.
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Visiting Uplistsikhe Cave City and Gori in Georgia
Two sites with very different histories lie close to one another in central Georgia. One is the cave city of Uplistsikhe. The other is the city of Gori where you can visit a museum dedicated to Stalin. Visiting both when you’re in Gori gives you two sides to this region’s history.
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What To See In Uptown Tbilisi
Once you’ve been charmed by the fabulous sites in Old Tbilisi, don’t forget to explore the rest of the city. We found a wide range of things to see outside the historic centre, in Tbilisi’s Uptown districts.
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A Guide To Tbilisi’s Historic Centre
Not only does Old Tbilisi have historic homes with wooden balconies and a clifftop fortress, you can also find traditional bathhouses and a large collection of heritage churches. There are many reasons to visit Tbilisi. Come with us as we take you to the sites in this eclectic city.
