Georgia

Whether you are a culture vulture, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, beach holiday lover or a connoisseur of good food and wine, you can have it all in this magnificent land. It is fair to say that Georgia offers the perfect combination of exoticism, adventure, authentic charm and comfort – it makes for an enthralling travel experience.

While travelling in Georgia you’ll see the largest mountain range of Europe – the mighty Great Caucasus. The permanently snowcapped summits, alpine meadows, indigenous nature and hidden ancient mountain villages will make an unforgettable impression on you. Here you’ll explore the highest permanently inhabited village of Europe – Ushguli, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Georgia, a small country with a population of less than 4 million, has a rich cultural heritage. This is reflected in the number of Georgian sites recognized and protected by UNESCO World Heritage. These historical sites are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as having world cultural significance:

Ancient Capital of Georgia – Mtskheta (1994) Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – 11th century AD, Jvari Church – 6th century AD
The Town of Kutaisi (1994)
Gelati Monastery – 12th century AD
Village Ushguli (1996)

Tbilisi - Have you been to a city where you can find Georgian Orthodox, Armenian Gregorian and Roman Catholic churches, a synagogue, a mosque and a Zoroastrian temple all within a 5 minute walk of each other? Then, you should definitely come to Georgia and visit our capital Tbilisi – a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious city on the crossroads of history, a city neither European nor Asian but a heady blend of both East and West. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD and has attracted visitors ever since, drawn by the hot springs for which the city is named, by the lively atmosphere of it’s cobbled streets and caravanserais, or simply by what Alexandre Dumas called the “strange, fascinating charm” of this “city of legend and romance.”

Gergian Delicios Cuisine:

The word is out and Georgian cuisine is starting to gain the world recognition it deserves. The country’s diverse landscape and climate combined with the presence of cultural influences from the West as well as from the East produced culinary tradition which is rich, varied, and unique in it’s own right. When travelling through various regions one encounters distinct flavours and local dishes specific to the area. This human cultural diversity manifested not just in culinary tradition, is still present in Georgia, and is still holding up and resisting steadily advancing cultural homogenisation. There are culinary delights awaiting every palate and taste embellished by locally produced distinct wines.

Cradle of Wine

One of Georgia’s claim to fame is that this is the land where, according to the latest archaeological evidence, 8000 years ago vine plant was domesticated and wine was made. It’s no wonder that vine and winemaking are deeply entrenched in Georgian psyche, culture and tradition. Making wine in ‘kvevri’ – a clay vessel dug in the ground – is a uniquely Georgian tradition recognised as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the last 20 years, there has been a robust revival of viticulture in Georgia and many regions now boast chateaux, big and small, as well as small family-run boutique wineries ready to delight and amaze their guests, be it humble wine lovers or world-famous wine connoisseurs. Gear up your taste buds and get ready for joy and merriment.