Discover Georgia

Tbilisi’s old town is a labyrinth of narrow streets, full of hidden courtyards and brightly-painted, multi-storied houses and winding paths leading to dramatic views and ancient and revered places of worship.

Locked in by the Caucasus Mountains in the shadow of Georgia’s highest peak and dotted with defensive stone towers, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed village of Ushguli is one of Georgia’s most beautiful places.

Located at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, Mtskheta’s historic churches have been collectively awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, including the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the lovely Jvari Monastery.

The great multi-level 12th-century cave city and monastic complex of Vardzia sits in a valley of astonishing natural beauty and is the most important site in Meshketi (south Georgia).

The vast 6th-century Cathedral of St. George at Alaverdi has a spectacular location, which is especially magnificent when viewed from a short distance away with the river in the foreground.

Known as ‘the Pearl of the Black Sea’, Batumi’s sea-front esplanade is sprinkled with modern art and sculptures, while Europe Square is circled by an eclectic mix of buildings spanning the centuries.

The Georgian kitchen is arguably one of the most underrated of the world’s great cuisines, making its discovery on your visit to Georgia one of the great highlights.

High in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, with the mighty peak of Mt. Kazbek as a backdrop, Tsminda Sameba, more commonly known as Gergeti Trinity Church, is one of Georgia’s most recognisable landmarks.

Georgia’s natural winemakers have become recognised as an intangible part of the country’s cultural heritage, and for many visitors, sampling Georgian wine is an integral part of their Georgian experience!

Georgia’s natural wonders provide respite from religious sites. Martvili Canyon boasts trails and boat trips, Okatse Canyon offers stunning vistas and a 700m skywalk, while Prometheus Cave features an exhilarating underground river boat ride.

The restored medieval settlement of Sighnaghi in the eastern province of Kakheti has a fabulous hilltop location with views over the Alazani Valley’s winelands and the snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.