Golden Autumn - travel time in Georgia: how to get there and which transport to choose.

At Tbilisi Airport, you can take a bus or order a taxi to get to the city. Bus route No. 37 runs at 30-minute intervals from 7:00 to 23:35. The train from the airport is not the best solution, since it passes here only twice a day.

Bus No. 10 makes regular flights from Batumi Airport from 7:00 to 20:00. Georgian Bus buses run in Kutaisi, the schedule of which is synchronized with the flight schedule, which is very convenient.

In any of these cities, you can use a shuttle service. This service is more expensive than a bus, but it has many advantages. The GoTrip company will take you with all the amenities at the price originally stated. No weather conditions and other force majeure will affect the price, which cannot be said about a taxi. At the same time, you will be taken to where you need it. Trains and shuttle buses arrive at train stations, from where you will still need to get to the hotel or hotel.

Georgia is a very beautiful country with good roads. It is impractical to fly planes inside the country. Nevertheless, there are flights and they fly a couple of times a week, which is also not very convenient. You need to book tickets and check the schedule in advance.

By train

Trains are more relevant for Georgia than planes. In addition, the romance of the railways and the opportunity to see the surroundings from the train window attract tourists much more.

There are two railway branches in Georgia - the Georgian Railway and the Borjomi-Bakuriani Narrow-gauge railway. There are railway stations in all major cities of Georgia. This allows you to travel by train from one city to another. But there are often no such roads to small villages, and you can only get there by minibus.

By bus

Buses in Georgia are probably the most popular transport. There are two municipal stations in Tbilisi, Didube and Samgori. You will get to Kakheti and the Alazani Valley to the east of Georgia from Samgori Station. And from Didube station buses go to Gori, Stepantsminda and Mtskheta. As soon as the bus driver picks up passengers, he immediately sets off. The routes go to the most popular places every 15-20 minutes.

There are Old and New bus stations in Batumi, from which you can go anywhere in Georgia. The new bus station is distinguished by comfortable buses and a small limitation in directions. There are two private companies here: Metro and Georgian Bus.

By minibus

In Georgia, people prefer to get to the right place in this way. Minibuses run often and fast enough. The disadvantage for tourists is that all the inscriptions here are in Georgian. Sometimes it is difficult to understand where a particular route is going. But in such minibuses you can truly feel the whole local flavor.

By car

Transfer

For tourists and travelers, there is such a way of transportation as hiring a transfer. The driver is a trained person from the local population, will take you anywhere and fulfill all your requests for stops. Transfer, although a costly pleasure, but quite comfortable.

Rent a car

Georgia is a mountainous country. But the roads here are very good. It will not be difficult to rent a car. The main thing is to clarify all the nuances with the company on the spot, and comply with their conditions. You also need to be confident in your driving skills and be sure to have a driver's license.

Hitchhiking

The most romantic and memorable way to travel in Georgia. The local population here is very friendly, cheerful and hospitable. On such trips, you can find yourself a lot of Georgian friends, overnight accommodation, food and even a soul mate.

On foot

It is a very energy-consuming business to travel around Georgia on foot. But this country is suitable for such an event as well as possible. The mountainous terrain and the small area of Georgia are ideal for trekking, which is very popular here.

• The Kazgbegi - Gergeti route can be completed in one day. Along the way you will be able to see Stepantsminda and the oldest monastery.
• For the more hardy, there is a hike to Upper Svaneti. The terrain here is mountainous, but you can also find more natural monuments.
• There is also a wonderful and picturesque Lagodekhi National Park in Kakheti. Even an unprepared tourist can walk the road to the waterfall.

There are many ski resorts in Georgia. Come to Tbilisi and choose where you would like to go.

• Gudauri is considered to be the most popular and visited resort in Georgia. You can get here by minibus, train or bus.
• Next in the top of ski resorts is Bakuriani. It is very old, but no less visited.
• A fairly young Tetnuldi highway has appeared in Mestia. The Khatsvali Ski Resort is also located here. You can get to these places by minibus, or order a minivan. But a minibus will take you only to Mestia, and you will still need to get to the resort itself.
• There is another resort in Adjara, Goderdzi, but it is not as popular and well-known as Gudauri and Bakuriani. From Batumi you can get here by minibus.