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Georgia holidays
Tbilisi old town and sulfur baths, the Caucasus mountains, Kakheti wineries and Black Sea Batumi — Georgia is the Caucasus' rising destination.
Overview
Welcome to Georgia
Georgia is the cultural surprise of the Caucasus — a Black Sea coast (Batumi's casino-and-seaside-promenade), the world's oldest wine-making tradition (8,000 years, the qvevri clay-jar method UNESCO-listed, the Kakheti wine region the heartland), the Caucasus mountains with Kazbegi's Gergeti Trinity church framed by the 5,033m peak (one of the most-photographed mountain scenes in Europe), the medieval defensive-tower villages of Svaneti (Mestia and Ushguli — UNESCO, Europe's highest year-round inhabited settlements at 2,100m), and a UNESCO Old Town capital in Tbilisi with sulphur baths, art-nouveau-meets-Eastern character, and a buzzy modern restaurant scene that has put Georgian wine on the global map.
A 10-14 day Georgia trip: Tbilisi (3-4 nights — Old Town walking route from Metekhi Church to Abanotubani sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress, Dry Bridge flea market, Rezo Gabriadze theatre, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, day-trip to UNESCO Mtskheta the ancient capital) → drive north on the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi/Stepantsminda (2 nights — Gergeti Trinity church hike, Truso Valley) → Kakheti wine country at Sighnaghi and Telavi (2-3 nights — supra feasts at family-run wineries, qvevri-method tastings at Schuchmann, Pheasant's Tears, the Tbilvino) → optional Svaneti at Mestia and Ushguli (3-4 nights, summer only — drive or scenic Mestia flight) → optional Batumi Black Sea coast (2 nights). The country is small; distances are 3-6 hours.
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UK travellers get an extraordinary 365 days visa-free entry — one of the most generous in the world. Georgia has invested heavily in tourism infrastructure and English signage; English is widely spoken in tourism. The food culture is the trip-defining experience: khinkali (juicy meat dumplings eaten by hand), khachapuri (cheese-bread with regional variations — the Adjarian boat-shaped one is iconic), churchkhela (the candle-shaped walnut-and-grape-must sweet), the ubiquitous tomato-and-cucumber salad with walnut sauce, lobio bean stew, ostri spiced beef. The supra (traditional feast) is the cultural high-point — multi-hour table-of-toasts led by a tamada (toastmaster).
Best for: food-and-wine travellers (Georgia is one of the world's great food destinations), mountain trekkers (Svaneti and Kazbegi are world-class), affordable-Europe-alternative travellers (boutique hotels at £40-100, restaurant meals £10-20), photographers (Gergeti Trinity, Ushguli, Tbilisi old town), Silk Road historians. Pair with Armenia and Azerbaijan for a 3-week Caucasus circuit.
From the team
Why we love Georgia
Georgia has the warmest welcome in Europe and food culture that'll change how you think about wine. The Caucasus mountains are the surprise.
Rossella Rossella, Luxury & Destination Specialist Meet our Travel DesignersMain areas
Where to go in Georgia
3 distinct regions — they pair beautifully two or three at a time.
Tbilisi & Surrounds
Tbilisi
Mtskheta
Sighnaghi
Caucasus — Kazbegi & Svaneti
Kazbegi
Mestia
Ushguli
Kakheti Wine Country
Sighnaghi
Telavi
Kvareli
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Holiday types in Georgia
Pick a holiday style — or combine two. Each section links straight to the next step.
Beach holidays
Beach destinations grouped by resort area — pick the cluster that matches your pace.
City breaks
Georgia's cities reward 2-4 nights each — pair two for a tailor-made multi-centre trip.
Batumi
Cruises
Batumi is a Black Sea cruise port — Eastern Mediterranean / Black Sea itineraries.
Escorted tours
12 escorted tours through Georgia — guided, customisable, fully ATOL-protected.
Every Travelisto tour runs with a small group (max 16), an English-speaking local leader, and is fully ATOL-protected.
Tailor-made
Everything you see above is a starting point — we'll shape any of these around how you actually want to travel.
Bespoke Georgia itinerary
Pick your headlines; we design the route, brief private guides, and book hotels.
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Multi-generational Georgia
A pace that suits three generations.
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Georgia + Armenia + Azerbaijan
The full Caucasus circuit — booked end-to-end.
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Honeymoon or special celebration
A milestone trip quietly arranged.
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Knowing before you go
When to go
Jan
7°
Feb
9°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
28°
Jul
31°
Aug
31°
Sep
26°
Oct
20°
Nov
14°
Dec
9°
May to October is the prime window. June-August is hot in Tbilisi; head to the Caucasus for cooler air. December-March is snow season in the mountains.
Flights & how to get there
Flights from UK to Georgia — ~5-6h direct London to Tbilisi (Wizz Air, Pegasus). Otherwise via Istanbul.
Visa & passport
UK passport holders get 365 days visa-free entry — one of the world's most generous visa policies. For up-to-date entry requirements and safety advice, check the UK FCDO travel advice for Georgia.
Currency & money
The Georgian Lari (GEL). Cards widely accepted in Tbilisi; cash for rural areas. Tipping 10%.
Language & tipping
Georgian (unique alphabet); Russian widely understood; English in tourist areas.
Health & safety
Consult your GP 6 weeks before travel. No special vaccines for most travellers. Buy comprehensive travel insurance.
FAQs
Georgia — your questions
When is the best time to visit Georgia?
May–October. June for wildflowers in the Caucasus. September–October for the wine harvest.
Do I need a visa for Georgia?
UK passport holders get 365 days visa-free.
Is Georgia safe?
Yes — the country is welcoming and well-developed for tourism. Russia border areas (South Ossetia, Abkhazia) are not currently accessible.
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Plan your Georgia holiday with a Travel Designer
Pick from any of the options on this page or tell us what you have in mind — we'll build it around how you actually like to travel. ATOL protected, flights included, real humans available 9am–7pm.
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