In this article, I will discuss 25 Things to know before Planning a Trip to Georgia (Eurasia) for first-time Travelers……
- Georgia is known as Cradle of Wine. Many people believe as Greeks have introduced wine but during the latest findings of remains of the oldest wine making vessels from 6000B.C. are found in Kakheti region of Georgia. Also not about the history but Georgia produces 500 species of grapes and produces the world’s best tasting wines. So whenever you are in Georgia, taste Georgian wine and also when you return back then have some Saperavi(red), Mtsvane and Rkatsiteli(both white) grapes.  Â
Click here to read more where to stay in Tbilisi. – List of Hotels in Tbilisi
red wine… Georgia is known for cradle of wine
wines from georgia as a gift
- Georgia is known as Land of Hospitality. Therefore Homestays are very much recommended in Georgia. Prefer living with locals and be like locals to enjoy Georgia to the fullest. I am sure when you return back you have some good and loyal friends in Georgia.
- Â Driving on highways of Georgia is rough sometimes therefore it is preferred to hire someone local to drive the car or go for public transport. But as there may not be public transport according to your time then hire a car with driver. Hiring a car with driver will not break your bank.
- Georgia is not too expensive so you can afford many luxurious activities in pocket friendly budget. Read more about how much it costs to go backpacking in Georgia with the full breakup of expenses with the city by city breakdown.Â
- In winters people come to Georgia to learn skiing and other winter sports with a trainer because it is inexpensive. Skiing is an expensive game but here if you want to try out then you just have to pay 20 to 50 Lari (Georgian currency) per hour which is super cheap. Â
- Â Paragliding and Mountain bikes also come in affordable rates and can be done without breaking the banks.
- Â If you are animal lovers then Georgia is the place for you, as you see animals like horses, sheep, and cows roaming with you on roads and sometimes they are chasing you or you are chasing them.
horses roaming freely when u r driving… true freedom… no rules no barriers .. connected with nature
While driving… real bliss
- There are many UNESCO heritage sites for history lovers. Many sites are 6th century B.C. and 12th century B.C.
- Georgia follows Orthodox Christian religion and so religion lovers may find it interesting due to very old monasteries and churches on the peak of beautiful hills.
- Health conscious people will also love Georgia because there are natural Sulphur Baths in Borjomi and Tbilisi known for their healing properties.
- Georgian cuisine is very special and unique. Try Khachapuri, Lobiyo, Lobiyani, and Khinkali. If you have not tasted Georgian food then you will miss something. Try Georgian style walnut stuffed Eggplant and even check its recipe which is 100% vegan-friendly.  Do you want to know more about Georgian cuisine then read this Georgian Food Guide?Â
lobiyo
local cuisine of Georgia named as Lobiyani(kidney bean or red bean stuffed in Breads)
- Georgian sweet named Churchkhela made from thickened grape juice with walnuts as core are very famous and unique. They look like sausages. Must try and can be bought for gifting back at home.
- Georgia is a safe country. Not to worry much, only general precautions must be taken.
- A one most important point don’t go to any adult night club in Georgia as there they will rip you off.
- If you are women then you will get special limelight from Georgian people especially from men. Georgian men are good flatterers of women and they make you feel so beautiful that you will feel like a princess or queen.
- Georgia is known as Balcony of Europe as it is geographically present in Eurasia. So Georgian culture is influenced by both Europe and Asia. You can see and feel both the cultures here. Â
- Georgia is surrounded by Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and so it has the multicultural impact on society and when you go there you will feel all those things. Georgia offers VISA ON ARRIVAL(no charges on a visa- just fly down there) Â for many countries.Â
- As Georgia is very small country mostly its economy depends on tourism and agriculture, but here in some places, you will find space age architecture in Georgia, as if some buildings will hold those Star war age.
- Women are obliged to wear skirts(no pants) and cover their head in churches and men in full pants. If you don’t carry skirts and scarves are available outside the church free of cost.
- Â Smoking is allowed almost everywhere. Â
- Â You can drink tap water or the waters from Borjomi springs are the very medicinal and healing type. Â
- Â Plugs and adapters are similar to the EU system.
- Â The currency of Georgia is Georgian Lari and there are a lot of money exchanges everywhere, for exchange. Just keep in mind before exchange you ask the rate and commission as they sometimes change their words are try to exchange some less. Â Many tour guides accept US dollars.
-  Georgian people are very family oriented people maintaining their relations up to 4th    generation.
-  Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Georgian dance with Georgian music in some Georgian restaurant with their traditional décor and local food with Georgian wine.
Check about Kazbegi must see place in Georgia…
Read about Mtskheta for ancient monasteries and cathedrals.
If you love ancient caves from B.C. era then you must go to Gori caves
Also, Georgia is beautiful during snow and a favorable destination for skiing. Click here to read about Georgia in winters. Â
25 Things to know before Planning a Trip to Georgia
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Thanks for sharing, loved the article
We visited Georgia last year and it fast became a culinary favorite. All the food, wine and tea from the country made us long for a return visit. 🙂
The sound of the sulphur bath sounds exquisite, I’d love to give it a go! I never knew that Georgia had over 500 species of grape, that’s incredible, I only know 3! I’m so intrigued to see this country for myself now. Not sure about the attention from the Georgian men however lol
Great post. Always nice to learn about other places out side of south africa.. love the detail you gave about Georgia
This is awesome. I am a health conscious person and I want to try that natural Sulphur Baths in Borjomi and Tbilisi.
I would really love to visit Georgia one day — in fact, I actually bought a one way ticket last year but couldn’t go due to certain circumstances. You’ve got such a great list here — I didn’t know any of it before!! Was super surprised to find out you could go skiing in Georgia! I didn’t realise it had that type of terrain. Also, how tasty does Churchkhela sound?!
Georgia is a beautiful place. We went to the capital city and met lots of wonderful and great people, took amazing pictures, and ate great food!
So fun to read about Georgia! I was so surprised to read smoking is allowed everywhere, because in the U.S. it’s become really taboo. Of course, the food blogger in me can’t help but stare at the photos of lunch! I’d love to try the Churchkhela. x
As you are food blogger you would really love to try this unique Georgian cuisine and home made wines with many homely DIY techniques.
I have never been to Georgia, but it does look like a great city, loads to do and see.
Georgia is a country in Europe with many cities, not city.
This is the first time that I heard Georgia and it looks a beautiful place too, I should add this on my lists
Wow! I am going to Georgia in August end, now, I know what I should do there. I am saving this post so that I can refer to it later. Thanks
For a minute I thought the post was about the state of Georgia in the US and I was wondering how it could require 20 points of planning haha. But this post is awesome! I’ve been wanting to visit Georgia for a while
It is a small mountainous country to north of Turkey. Once it was a part of USSR.
I was actually searching for the best place to have a sip of wine. And my search stops here..Georgia!! Where were you before. Thanks for sharing such a post. Moreover, the post is full of interesting facts, Thanks again.
After reading your post I’m actually considering planning a trip to Georgia soon. Thanks for sharing this detailed and so informative post.
A lot of interesting facts about Georgia! Most of them I didn’t even know except #4. I know this because when I look for flight tickets, they are fairly priced. I always wondered what’s there to do in Georgia, but this article gave me an idea!
Georgia seems an awesome place. I would love to get into skiing , paragliding there some day soon. Thanks for this lovely guide.
Some really cute photographs – really makes one want to pack up and take a trip. Thank you for sharing these pointers.
It looks like a fabulous place to visit. I had no idea it was such a big wine area and add sulphur baths and I’m in . I’d love to go there.
#14 made me laugh so much, haha 🙂
The buildings look so interesting, I guess going to Georgia is far from an eyesore haha 🙂
I love that you can drink tap water, because I know in a lot of places in the US you can’t
After reading your other post about Georgia, I learnt even more by reading this one. Georgia seems like a really fascinating, historical and friendly place, as well as being naturally beautiful. I hope to get to see it sometime soon.
Georgia looks like an amazing getaway! Glad to know that learning skiing is super cheap! Marking it on my bucket list!
Georgia has long been on my radar and this post has made me want to travel there even more. The Churchkhela looks uniquely Georgian. I will remember that when I finally had an opportunity to visit this country. I can’t wait to see Georgia’s beautiful landscapes and meet the friendly locals.
Wow! Georgia looks stunning, such a rustic beauty! The architecture and the culture there is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing so many useful tips.
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Thanks for all the info, it looks like there’s a lot of ancient culture and architecture! Those sweets look pretty interesting as well!
I certainly don’t love that you can smoke anywhere here but it seems like it’s a country rich in history and culture. I always love reading about places I know little or nothing about!
Georgia seemed so progressive until I read you can smoke anywhere… Ick.
However, this looks like an amazing place to visit and you got some really good insider tips. Thanks.
These are bagful reasons to visit Georgia
I love visiting Georgia! Youre People are so nice there!
Georgia looks absolutely beautiful. This is what I love about the internet – it is relatively easy to find information about things that you would normally not have discovered. The ancient cities are awe inspiring , the food looks delicious!
Not sure about rule 19. though
Women are obliged to wear skirts (no pants).
It could get a little draughty for them… XD
Rule 19 applies only inside religious places not in city. In whole country people wear modern dresses.
This isn’t great . I never been to Giorgia but by reading your post I can see a bit how beautiful and worth place to visit . Wish I can get there one day
This is great , I never been to Giorgia but by reading your post I can see a bit how beautiful this place . Wish I can get there one day
It seems that Georgia has lots to offer. The only thing that I do not like is the fact that smoking is allowed everywhere. I am a nonsmoker and that is the only thing that bugs me.
What a great post! The baltic states are so hot right now – I’d love to visit all of them. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks for visiting.
I had so idea so much about Georgia and what an interesting sounding place it is x
I am so glad to hear that Georgia is so hospitable. Plus anywhere that states wine as one of its main exports is a place I would most likely want to visit for sure! x
You’ve sold me on your first point. I’m a huge wineo and any country that has awesome wine I’m in. The other points are great too. I’m glad they’re on a similar adapter system. It’s always great not to bring an extra adapter lol.
This just fuels my desire to travel to Georgia, a friend of mine has been a few times and her photos are always stunning…plus, the wine helps!
Georgia looks stunning. And I was planning to go there soon but the recent reports about problems Indians are facing at Georgio Airport has made me change my mind. But looking at your post I really wanna go.
These are some excellent tips, I would never thought of visiting Georgia before! It looks really nice, plus the people seem very friendly. I didn’t know about their historic wine culture before the Greeks! Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
This is very useful as I am actually planning a trip to Georgia this year. It’s good to hear it’s not so expensive and that there are lots of UNESCO sites there. The Georgian food you’ve photographed looks delicious!
Its a cradle of wine??? Ok, tata bye bye! I’m going to pack my bags to head to Georgia. I love wine than any other beverage and this is my must visit place…. Looks like Indian passport requires visa though!
You can apply for e-visa but please complete all formalities as some migrants are making way in Georgia they are strict. Georgian wines are slightly sweet which i liked. I never had wine in my life but from Georgia onwards I am loving it specially the red wines.
I just got back from Russia and Georgia and Armenia are on the list. Glad to hear that its a safe country…I would love to visit it as a solo backpacker. I liked the picture of the horses…hope to be able to ride one while I am there!
Love your post! There’s so many wonderful things Georgia that i discovered in this post.
These are bagful reasons to visit Georgia. I have always known it for wines but you have highlighted so many that I dint know. Point 15 is quite interesting. Georgian cuisine is on my list.
I love ancient monuments. So, old monasteries and churches appeal to me. Georgia seems to be different from other nations in Europe. The Georgian cuisine is tempting. Hope they have something for vegans as well.
Many varieties for vegetarians like stuffed rajma breads called as lobiyani n also stuffed spniach n cheese breads.
That’s tempting in fact.
That is such a detailed account of Georgia. I now know so much more than what i did before reading your blog. The picture of the church on a hill is so amazing and some of the landscapes makes it comparable to other beautiful european countries
I don’t read very much on Georgia. It’s great to find out some interesting things about it. I feel so much more informed. So is it just in churches women have to wear skirts? Or everywhere?
Only inside churches(place of worship)… other places you can wear anything.
I looked at moving to Georgia once, it seems like such a fascinating place! I loved finding out more about it here, I think I’m going to have to finally make that trip I was thinking about several years ago! I’ll bookmark this for tips when I do 🙂
I’m currently in Georgia and have been living and traveling here for the past 10 months. I didn’t know a thing before I entered this country and completely fell in love with it! It’ll be hard to leave next month 🙂 I’m a hitchhiker and I can definitely agree that the drivers are pretty crazy on the road, especially when there are extra obstacles such as cows and pigs 😀 It’s a super historical country, often made me feel like I’m in one of the movie sets of Lord of the Rings. I agree, it’s totally safe here and even though the men love to stare, I’ve never felt in any danger whenever I walked alone along the streets. One thing you also should mention: the famous chacha!! Did you have a taste of this (very) strong alcoholic drink? Every Georgian has it in his home or car or pocket 😀 I’m glad to read that you also experienced the hospitality of the Georgians. They are such sweet people, despite of their rough past!
Yes very correct. Thanks for reminding me homemade ‘chacha’. So in 10 mpths you must have seen each n every part of it.
I’ve seen a big part of Georgia but not every corner yet. What I mostly enjoy is living among the locals here and understanding their culture and traditions. This is what I will remember most of my time here!
Thanks for so many great tips. You had me at wine! It looks so delicious. I’d love to go there in winter and ski on the local mountains.
This is the first post I’ve read about Georgia and I love it! Those sweets that look like sausages seem interesting and I agree would be an awesome souvenir to bring back home for friends and family.Your pictures are amazing and I love how much history lives there!