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Information about Georgia

The Republic of Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bounded with Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. To the west it is bounded by the Black Sea.

Georgia is the birthplace of winemaking - Georgians began to make wine 8 thousand years ago and the traditional Georgian method of winemaking in “qvevri” (clay jugs buried in the ground) was included in the list of the intangible cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO.

Throughout its history Georgia has actively interacted with the countries of Europe and Asia, a large number of architectural and historical monuments of the ancient era and the Middle Ages remained on its territory: churches, fortresses, cave cities.

Three objects are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of humanity: Gelati Monastery, historical monuments of the ancient capital of Mtskheta, and the Upper Svaneti region. All of them can be seen during a tour around Georgia. The nature of the country is very diverse - there are dense forests, high mountains, fast rivers, a warm sea. There are several ski, balneological and sea resorts in Georgia.

In the fall a period called “rtveli” begins - the grape harvest for a new wine. Like thousands of years ago in Georgia grapes are harvested exclusively by hand. Rtveli begins in the Kakheti region in September and continues in different parts of the country until the end of October. Tourists can also take part in this traditional event while traveling in Georgia. Holidays in Georgia can be combined with a trip to the neighboring countries in the Caucasus - Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Read more about attractions:

The capital of Georgia - Tbilisi
Jvari Monastery and town Mtskheta
Chavchavadze's house-museum in Tsinandali
Bodbe Monastery
Signagi City of Love
Georgian Military Road
Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori
Cave city Uplistsikhe
Resort Borjomi
Cave city-monastery of Vardzia
Ottoman fortress Rabat
Gelati Monastery
Prometheus Cave
Upper Svaneti Region
Batumi seaside resort
Roman fortress Gonio
Batumi Botanical Garden
Bagrat Temple
Martvili Canyon
Makhuntseti Waterfall and Queen Tamar Bridge

Map of Georgia
Practical information

Area: 69,700 sq km

Population: 3.7 million

Capital: Tbilisi

Main religion: Christianity (Georgian Orthodox Church)

Official language: Georgian

Currency: Georgian lari (1 lari = 100 tetri). You can exchange money for GEL at banks and exchange offices. In large cities, they accept credit cards; during excursions to the regions, you need to have cash

Climate: in the west of the country, the climate is subtropical, to the east it turns into temperate. On the coast - mild winters and humid hot summers. In the central part of the country and in the east summers are drier and winters are cooler, in mountainous regions in winter the temperature can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. In ski resorts soft snow cover usually lies from December to April

Time zone: GMT / UTC +4. Georgia does not use daylight saving time

Visa: Georgia has a flexible visa policy. Citizens of most countries can stay on its territory without a visa for a year or 90 calendar days. More information here

Medical insurance: medical insurance is a must for entry to Georgia. Tourists need to pre-arrange in the country of residence medical insurance for those traveling abroad

Import and export of goods: the import and export of foreign currency into Georgia is allowed without restrictions. Upon importation, personal jewelry, goods and personal items with a total weight of up to 100 kg are not taxed. You can import into the country up to 200 pcs. cigarettes, up to 3 liters of wine or up to 10 liters of beer. It is forbidden to import weapons and explosives, drugs and narcotic drugs, pornography and any materials that can offend the political system and moral standards. Items of historical and cultural value are forbidden to be taken out of the country

Features of national cuisine: Georgian cuisine is very bright and rich. Out of habit some dishes may seem too salty or spicy. In Georgian cuisine spices and herbs are actively used. The most famous dishes are khinkali, khachapuri, pork BBQ, and churchkhela (among sweets). Among the drinks - white and red wine, local soft drinks and “Borjomi” mineral water

Tips: in cafes and restaurants the tips are usually included in the bill. It is around 10-18%. In the service and tourism sectors tips are welcome in any size

Electric voltage: 220 volts

Security: Georgia has a low level of domestic crime, in public places it is recommended to follow the traditional rules of personal security. Tap water and drinking fountains in the streets are potable

Culture and customs: when visiting temples men should take off their hats. It is preferable for women to enter the church in skirts and with a head covered (skirts and scarves are freely available at the entrances). It is not recommended to visit religious sites in shorts
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Reviews

Everything was organized at the highest level. Thank you for organizing it for us. Definitely will recommend your company

To say thanks to the travel company "My Georgia" is to say nothing. Excellent organization of a tour in Georgia (07/13 - 07/22/2019), taking into account any, even insignificant details for the tourists you receive. Such care and attention are captivating, not every company works so thoughtfully and responsibly, we dare to tell you! The journey through the South Caucasus is behind, but there are many impressions that have yet to be comprehended and "digested". But one thing is clear: we, experienced tourists from Norway, have something to tell our friends and interest them in visiting the wonderful country of Georgia.

Hello! We are home, tired, but so happy !!! We brought such huge baggage of impressions and memories! We were in Tanzania on a safari in March and to be honest I did not think that after Africa I could be surprised. How wrong I was. This May trip to the South Caucasus is in my heart! In addition to the natural beauty and landscapes of Georgia and Armenia, I was primarily struck by the inhabitants of these countries! So welcoming and hospitable. Your team, it is great! Thank you very much for the baggage of impressions. We wish to travel company My Georgia to prosper. It was nice to meet you, we will be back ...

Greetings MYGEORGIA! A few days ago I returned with my mother from a combined tour in the Caucasus. We learned so much interesting about Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia! Thank you very much for such a wonderful program! Everything was very competently and impeccably planned. Many thanks to the guides for their knowledge and professionalism. Many impressions and pleasant memories of time spent in beautiful cities with ancient history will remain with us forever. Thanks again to everyone!

We visited Tbilisi in March 2016. A very pleasant and positive experience from the employees of the travel company MyGeorgia. Thanks to them, a very interesting and productive program of stay in Georgia was compiled for 7 days. Visited all planned places. All excursions in Georgia took place according to the agreed schedule, strictly on time. Respect and friendliness towards tourists were obvious. Stories about historical objects were interesting, informative and not overloaded. All the advice of the tour operator about the Caucasus was helpful. It is nice to use the services of people who know and love their job. Thank you very much for a great time. As we say in our country - rakhmet. Wish development and growth to your company!

The study trip to Georgia for Finns learning the Russian language was simply wonderful! We received excellent service and spent time with outstanding guides (Saba and Dmitry). The hotels we stayed in were well-located and very comfortable. Batumi amazed us with its modern architecture and well-maintained promenade. The train journey from Batumi to Tbilisi was an incredible experience with stunning views. Visiting the wineries allowed us to get acquainted with Georgian wine traditions and enjoy tasting the local wine varieties. Uplistsikhe, the ancient cave city, impressed us with its architecture and history. The tours of Tbilisi and Mtskheta with the guide left us with vivid impressions. And what a wonderful gala dinner it was, where we had the opportunity to enjoy Georgian dances and songs and taste the delicious local cuisine! The organized excursions allowed us to immerse ourselves deeply in the cultural richness of Georgia. We left Georgia with wonderful memories and hope to return in the future. Everything was top-notch, and we highly recommend Georgia as a fantastic destination and MyGeorgia as the best Georgian tour operator.