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Where should you go on holiday in Georgia?

The main destinations for a first trip.

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On a first trip to Georgia people usually visit Tbilisi with Mtskheta, the wine region of Kakheti with Sighnaghi and Telavi, mountainous Kazbegi and the sea at Batumi. With more time, add Kutaisi with Gelati Monastery and the canyons of Imereti, Svaneti with Mestia and Ushguli, Borjomi and the cave city of Vardzia.

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Why

  1. Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Kakheti are close together and easy to combine in 4-5 days.
  2. Kazbegi and Gergeti are about three hours from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Road.
  3. Gelati, Mtskheta and Upper Svaneti are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Details

In a week you can see Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kakheti and Kazbegi. Two weeks lets you add the sea, Kutaisi and the mountains of Svaneti.

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Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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