CAROLINE WHITTLE

GEORGIA

A photographic travel guide to Georgia, including Stepantsminda, Juta, Tbilisi, and Telavi.

Use this guide to find your own way through this magical country.

Plan your trip to the country of Georgia

How many days should I spend?

Spend 2-3 weeks – one week in Tbilisi, one week in Stepantsminda & Juta, and 3-7 days in the Telavi or Sighnaghi wine region.

When is the best time to visit?

June to July for the best weather – you can hike in the mountains with no snow. It might be hot in Tbilisi, but you can cool off in the other regions.

How do I get around?

Use public transportation in Tbilisi (no car necessary) and rent a car to drive to the other regions. However, you can get to most of the popular spots without a car.

What are the best places to visit?

Juta, Tbilisi, Sighnaghi, Kazbegi, Telavi wine region

3 WEEKS IN GEORGIA

wine glass with salad
Pheasant’s Tears Winery in Sighnaghi
still blue lake reflection.
Zhinvali Reservoir on the Georgian Miltary Highway
Chaukhi Lake Hike in Juta
Chaukhi Lake Hike in Juta
Turtle Lake Cable Car in Tbilisi
Truso Gorge Hike near Gudauri
small dumplings on a table.
Making Khinkali – Cooking Class in Tbilisi
sign in georgian advertising ice cream.
Ice Cream in Tbilisi
brightly colored tile building surrounded by greenery.
Orbeliani Baths in Tbilisi

HIKES

Hikes to Do:

Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi

Chaukhi Lake in Juta

Truso Gorge near Gudauri

FOODS

Local Foods to Try:

Khinkali

Adjarian Khachapuri

Qvevri Wine in the Telavi region

ACTIVITIES

Activities to Enjoy:

Cooking Class making Khinkali & Khachapuri in Tbilisi

Visit Gulo’s Thermal Spa in Tbilisi

Drive the Georgian Military Highway to Stepantsminda

EXPLORE

Where to Explore:

Telavi Wine Region

Cable car to Turtle Lake in Tbilisi

Dezerter Bazaar (farmer’s market) in Tbilisi

2 water pools with tile walls
Gulo’s Thermal Spa in Tbilisi
hiker walking on a trail with dramatic mountains behind him.
Chaukhi Lake Hike in Juta
golden dumplings on a plate with a bowl of butter.
Delicious Homemade Khinkali
jonathan, in a white shirt, looks at a car painted green, yellow and red.
Sighnaghi
Coffee in Tbilisi
caroline & Jonathan sit in front of mountains.
Chaukhi Lake near Juta
Gudauri View Point along the Georgian Military Highway
tiled building with unique carved tiles.
Fabrika Hostel & Restaurant in Tbilisi
hiker outlined against mountains and green grass.
Gergeti Church Hike in Stepantsminda
signage indicating grape variety in a winery.
Shumi Winery & Estate near Telavi
Churchkhela Dessert at the Dezerter Bazaar

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