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Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi has been the capital of Georgia since the 5th century and its diverse
architecture reflects its long and complicated history. When you walk through
the city you’ll come across over-renovated and hyper-modern buildings but you’ll
also find yourself in a warren of backstreets surrounded by ram-shackled
buildings that are beautiful in their own unique way.
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Sighnaghi, Georgia
Sighnaghi, also known as Georgia’s City of Love, is a small town in Kakheti, the
eastern-most region of Georgia. It’s a charming town with cobblestone streets
and colorful houses with wooden balconies. walk on the walls of the Sighnaghi
Fortress and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Alazani valley * learn more
about Georgia’s culture and history in the Sighnaghi Museum * visit St. Nino’s
relics in Bodbe Monastery * taste the delicious wine of Kakheti at one of the
many family-owned wine cellars * get married in the Sighnaghi Wedding House. The
Wedding House is open 24/7 so couples can get married here at any time of any
day of the week. Sighnaghi is after all the City of Love!
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Tbilisi, Georgia
DAY 4: DAVIT GAREJA, OVERNIGHT IN TBILISI Davit Gareja is a monastery with
hundreds of caves tucked away into the half-deserted slopes of Mount Gareja. It
was built in the 6th century by Assyrian Priests to strengthen Christianity in
Georgia. The whole complex consists of 15 monasteries spread out in the hills of
the semi-desert area around the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. It’s one
of Georgia’s most remarkable ancient sites!
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Mtskheta, Georgia
Mtskheta was the previous capital of Georgia and one of the oldest cities in the
country. It’s the spiritual heart of Georgia and home to three of the most
important churches: Svetitskhoveli, Jvari, and Samtavro Monastery.
Svetitskhoveli Monastery is one of the biggest and most important churches in
the country. There’s also a legend that the robe of Jesus Christ is buried in
the church. The Jvari Monastery is located on a mountaintop with a great view
over the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, as well as the entire city of Mtskheta. It’s
also a popular spot for wedding shoots so you might see people dressed in their
finest clothes!
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Gori, Georgia
Gori used to be an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages. The
fortress is worth a visit during sunset. The city is also known for being the
birthplace of Joseph Stalin and there’s a museum dedicated to him in the center
of the town.
- Gori Fortress (გორის ციხე)
- Uplistsikhe (უფლისციხე)
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Stepantsminda, Georgia
Stepantsminda is a small valley town in Kazbegi National Park, located on the
northern slopes of the Caucasus Mountain Range in north-east Georgia. It’s a
very popular area, due to its spectacular nature. It’s worth spending at least
two days here. * walk one of the many hiking trails * hike up to the famous
Gergeti Trinity Church, located at an altitude of 1800m * admire the beauty of
the Gveleti waterfall, about 7km from Stepantsminda * hike to the Gergeti
Glacier * explore the national park on horseback
- Kazbegi | Казбек | ყაზბეგი
- Gveleti Waterfall | გველეთის ჩანჩქერი
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Borjomi, Georgia
Borjomi is a small resort town in the Borjomi– Kharagauli National Park, one of
the biggest national parks of Georgia. It’s known for its mineral water and hot
springs. There are many hiking trails along with impressive landscapes (ask for
a map at the tourist information office) or you can visit the city park, bathe
in one of the hot springs or swim in one of the small pools.
- Borjomi Park | ბორჯომის პარკი
- Borjomi Cold Water
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Kutaisi, Georgia
Kutaisi is Georgia’s third-largest city and one of the world’s oldest inhabited
cities. It’s the main cultural and educational center of Western Georgia.
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Mestia, Georgia
Marshrutkas from Kutaisi to Mestia leave daily at 8 am from the bus stop next to
the McDonalds. A ticket costs 30 Gel and it takes around 5 hours to get from
Kutaisi to Mestia. If you like snow-covered mountains, breathtaking scenery of
alpine meadows, and picturesque villages that are dominated by tower houses then
you’ll definitely enjoy Svaneti, a historical region in Northwest Georgia!
Mestia is the central town and the starting point for many hikes and trips
around the region.
- Calaadi Glacier Trailhead
- Koruldi Lakes
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Batumi, Georgia
Batumi is a modern city on the coast of the Black Sea. It’s the second biggest
city in Georgia and quite a unique place! The cityscape consists of a
combination of European and Asian styles, mixed with fairy-tale-like towers,
statues and buildings created by some hallucinating architects.
- Miracles Park (საოცრებათა მოედანი)
- New Boulevard Beach
- Batumi Beach (ბათუმის პლაჟი)
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Tbilisi, Georgia
There are two trains leaving daily from Batumi to Tbilisi, one around 8 am, the
other around 5 pm. A ticket costs around 25 GEL (2nd class) and the journey
lasts about 5 hours. There’s also an overnight train every other day. You can
check the schedule and book train tickets online on the website of TKT.ge.