Georgia is a hospitality  country with its  ancient traditions, national color, foods, diverse  wines, music and dance. If your travel reason is  love adventure, incredible beauty, the sea, waterfalls, lakes, mountains, parks, it is time to go  to Georgia!

 

In Georgia will meet all your expectations:

History, Antiquity - Vardzia, Mtskheta, Kutaisi, Telavi

The Sea, palm trees, Parks, Exotic - Batumi, Kobuleti

Mountains, Lakes - Svaneti, Kazbegi

If you are gourmet, I advice to taste Georgian fine wine  in- Kakheti

Health Resorts - Borjomi, Sairme, Tskhaltubo

Ski Resorts - Bakuriani, Gudauri, Svaneti

                                                                                                                        Georgia For All...

Official Name: Georgia

Georgian Name: Sakartvelo

Area: 69,700 sq km

Population: 4,497,600

The population density is 77 per square kilometer

Capital: Tbilisi

The largest cities are: Kutaisi, Batumi, Telavi, Zugdidi, Gori, Poti,

Medical and spa resorts – Borjomi, Akhtala, Sairme, Tskhaltubo, Shovi.

Ski resorts - Gudauri, Bakuriani

 

Geography

Georgia is located in the south-east of Europe and occupies the central and western part of the Caucasus. Bordered on the north by Russia, to the east by Azerbaijan, on the south by Turkey and Armenia. On the west by the Black Sea.

Religion

Georgian population adherent of  Orthodox Christianity

Georgian cuisine

Georgian cuisine can rightly be considered one of the main attractions of the country. Original and magically delicious, it absorbed the ancient traditions and secrets of cooking a variety of dishes. Once in Georgia, you can not only enjoy a truly rich and unique Georgian cuisine, but also the legendary Georgian hospitality.

Georgian dishes absorbed the ancient traditions of many peoples. Each region of the country has made its own characteristics in all Georgian dishes. The basis of the kitchen is a wide variety of products from meat to greens. Bread ("puri", "shoti") is an essential part of the meal. In some parts instead of bread is served thick maize porridge "gomi" or various khachapuri.

Climate

In the west- subtropical, in the east - the transition from subtropical to temperate. Georgia's favorable climate for year-round recreation and treatment, the nature of pets constant abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. The best season to stay in Georgia is the period from late April to late October.

Flight

Georgia can get to direct flights from Kiev, Moscow, Amsterdam, Prague, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Athens, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, and many capitals of the CIS. Organizer airline companies are  - Georgian Airways, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, etc.

Visa

A visa is not required (for staying in the country for up to 90 days) citizens of the following countries: Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Japan, Canada, the U.S., the EU Member States, as well as CIS countries, except Turkmenistan

Language 

Official language is Georgian. To communicate with foreigners adopted English. The majority of the population understands Russian.

Currency

Georgian currency - Lari (GEL) to 100 GEL. In circulation are banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 GEL. Banks are generally open on weekdays from 9.00-9.30 to 17.30-19.00. Pay "credit card" can be in hotels, large restaurants and shops, but not all, so you should always have some cash.

Shopping

Shops are usually open from 9.10 am to 06.07 pm, many modern shops Tbilisi followed by 12-hour operation, from 9 to 21 or from 10 to 22, and the supermarkets are often open around the clock. Markets and fairs are open from 06.05 am and close early in the afternoon.

Of Georgia can bring national daggers, homespun rugs and carpets, gold and silver jewelery with semi-precious stones (both modern and ancient), richly decorated containers for wine (glass, clay, or horn), national dolls, clothes - embroidered shawls , leather shoes, accessories, ceramics and enamel. Deserve close attention tasty souvenirs - Georgian wine and brandy, grape vodka "Chacha", cheese and spices.

Resorts

In Georgia the most popular resorts are  Batumi, Kobuleti, Bakuriani, Gudauri, Svaneti ,Kutaisi, Borjomi and Tbilisi(capital of georgia), very interesting and famous places ,depend visiting of  tourists are the Monastery of  St. David's, built in the VI century, also recommended to visit the Sioni Cathedral, built in the V century. And, of course, famous Georgian museums that hold you the history of this complex, but friendly people.

 

  Georgian holidays

  January 1 - New Year

  January 7 - Christmas

  January 19 – Epiphany

  March 3 - Mother's Day

  March 8 - International Women's Day

  April 9 - the day of the dead

  May 9 - Victory Day

  May 26 - Independence Day

  August 28 - Assumption