With soaring mountain peaks rising to over 5,000 meters in the north, pebble and sand beaches in the west, and wineries, monasteries, and ancient history around every turn, it’s always a surprise to find that the country of Georgia is still a relatively untraveled destination.
Sandwiched between the Caucasus Mountains that form the border with Russia and the subtropical shores of the Black Sea leading south to Turkey, Georgia is where Europe collides with Asia. Here you’ll find beautiful Orthodox monasteries in Kazbegi, epic hiking trails in Svaneti, and gorgeous canyons and caves in Kutaisi. Enjoy thermal baths in Tbilisi, ski in Gudauri in winter, and drink beer and eat khinkali and khachapuri all summer long in Batumi.
With so many things to see and do, you might not know where to begin. That’s why we’ve compiled our list of the absolute best things to do in Georgia for you. Try these fun and unique Georgia bucket list recommendations, and there’s no doubt you’re going to have a wonderful time exploring this forgotten corner of Europe!
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The 25 Best Things to do in Georgia
1. Take a Walking Tour of Tbilisi
The best way to start your Georgian adventure is with a simple walking tour of Tbilisi. Get warmed up for the mountain hikes later on your trip with a stroll through the capital’s mélange of Soviet streets, rustic Old Town squares, and modern architecture. Several companies operate daily tours, including Tbilisi Free Walking Tours.
Tbilisi is unlike any capital you’ll have ever visited before. Start on Rustaveli Avenue, the long, leafy boulevard that’s home to the Georgian Parliament building, Liberty Square, and the Georgian National Museum. Soviet grandeur quickly devolves in the narrow confines of historic Tbilisi, where Persian, Turkish, Armenian, and Russian influences are all present among the colorful courtyard houses and al fresco cafes, bars, and restaurants.
Pop into Orthodox churches, hike up to Narikala Fortress, then make your way down past Tbilisi’s waterfall (yes, there’s a waterfall in the city center!) to finish off your day with a thermal bath.
2. Delve into History at the Georgian National Museum
When you’re in Tbilisi, you’re perfectly placed to learn more about the country’s long, long history with a visit to the Georgian National Museum. Taking pride of place on Rustaveli Avenue, the main road in central Tbilisi, this fantastic museum is divided into several different galleries and exhibitions focusing on different eras of Georgian history.
The most extensive part of the museum is the Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia, where you’ll be transported back to the country’s earliest origins. On display are archeological finds found in Georgia’s earliest human settlements, alongside a collection of artifacts that tell the evolution of society into the Bronze, then Iron ages.
You’ll learn how Georgia changed hands between different empires and kingdoms, how the Georgian alphabet developed, and why Georgia became so entwined with legends from antiquity, including that of Jason, the Argonauts, and the fabled Golden Fleece.
Inside the same building on Rustaveli Avenue, you also need to visit the Museum of the Soviet Occupation. Although harrowing, the museum offers a deep insight into the Soviet era, which lasted from 1921 until 1991. The museum doesn’t shy away from the horrors of the gulags, the reign of terror of Stalin (who was born in Georgia), or the deadly work of the secret police throughout Georgia.
3. Take a Bath in Tbilisi
Legend has it that the Georgian King Vakhtang Gorgasali founded Tbilisi after a hunting trip. During the hunt, the king was chasing a pheasant, and he was surprised when it met a strange death after tumbling into the hot springs.
The king decreed that Tbilisi should be built on the hot springs, and he kick-started a bathing culture that continues to this day in the Georgian capital. In Tbilisi’s Old Town, you’ll find an impressive number of bathhouses channeling the thermal waters.
Taking a bath, then, is one of the best things to do in Georgia. You’ll find old-fashioned Soviet-era baths, like the imaginatively named Bathhouse Number Five, where you can rent out a whole room, with hot and cold plunge pools, for next to nothing.
There are public bathhouses too, but the best place to visit is the Orbeliani Bath, a modern bathhouse inspired by the Turkish hammams, where you can bathe in comfort and order Georgian wine direct to your steam room.
4. Visit Mtskheta, the Ancient Georgian Capital
Georgia is an ancient land, and if you’re into your history, then you’ll want to visit Mtskheta, one of the oldest, continuously inhabited cities to be found anywhere in the world.
Mtskheta is just a quick half-hour drive from Tbilisi, and it’s thought this small city was founded as far back as the 5th century BC. Strategically located on the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, for centuries, Mtskheta was the capital of several early kingdoms that ruled over Georgia.
Given its importance, Mtskheta is home to some of the oldest churches in Georgia, including the Jvari Monastery and Samtavro Monastery. The city is considered to be one of the holiest places in Georgia, and UNESCO has recognized its history by inscribing Mtskheta as a World Heritage Site.
Even if you’re not into history, you’ll love the gorgeous Old Town, the boutique wineries, and the views of Mtskheta and its twin rivers from the hills on the outskirts of the city.
5. Visit Gori, the Birthplace of the World’s Most Infamous Dictator
A short drive west from Tbilisi brings you to the seemingly unassuming city of Gori, home to one of the most unique Georgia attractions. With a population of just 50,000, quiet Gori features a small, 7th-century fortress, and plenty of typical Soviet-style apartment blocks and public buildings.
But in the center of Gori, you’ll be stunned when you lay your eyes upon the statue of Stalin, who could be the world’s most infamous dictator. The statue is just a short stroll away from Stalin’s supposed birthplace, an old Georgian house that’s been embellished over the decades with the addition of grand plinths and pillars.
Gori is Stalin’s hometown, where the Soviet dictator spent his earliest years and began his monstrous rise to power. He was born into a poor, impoverished family in 1878, and throughout the Soviet era, he was revered here in an almost God-like way. The people of Gori raised statues of Stalin, one of which is still standing today, and founded a large museum dedicated to the life of their most infamous son.
You can learn more about the dictator’s life in the Stalin Museum, which is still open today. Inside, you’ll find a plethora of often strange mementos from Stalin’s life and death (including a death mask), while outside you can walk through the dictator’s personal train carriages. In the basement, you’ll find a smaller section that delves slightly into Stalin’s crimes, so as you explore the galleries above, just remember that this is still a propaganda-heavy museum!
6. Marvel at the Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon Near Kutaisi
Located halfway between Tbilisi and Batumi, Kutaisi is the country’s third-largest city, another ancient capital, and one of the best places to visit in Georgia. The city’s airport has become a hub for budget European flights, so there’s every chance you’ll fly in and out of Kutaisi during your stay.
The city itself is home to great wine bars and cafes, a fascinating historical museum, and a classic Soviet-style cable car that takes you up to a viewpoint. Kutaisi is a laid-back place to spend a few days, but most people visit for the nearby caves and canyons.
Typically combined into one long day tour, you can explore the dark depths of the Prometheus Cave and admire the gorgeous waters of the Martvili Canyon when you’re staying in Kutaisi. Prometheus Cave is around 8 miles long, and legend has it that this is where the ancient demi-god Prometheus was chained to rocks to have his liver pecked out for eternity (a terrible punishment, even for a deity!).
Martvili Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural Georgia attractions. Carved by the crashing waters of the Abasha River, the sheltered canyon has its own unique microclimate that keeps the rocks covered in moss and ferns all through the year. Take a boat ride through the canyon, and you’ll notice the humidity as you gaze upwards in awe at the surrounding cliffs that tower above the river below.
7. Visit the Soviet Sanatoriums and Abkhazian Refugees in Tskaltubo
A short, 20-minute marshrutka ride from Kutaisi brings you to Tskaltubo, which offers one of the most unique things to do in Georgia. This was once the greatest spa town in the Soviet Union, but after independence in 1991, the grand hotels and huge sanatoriums mostly fell into disrepair.
Today, Tskaltubo is an urban explorer’s dream because you can visit the many abandoned sanatoriums across the town at your leisure. You’ll discover well-preserved Soviet mosaics in the depths of former bathhouses and see how trees and moss have overtaken spas and saunas. Interestingly, Tskaltubo also looks set for a revival, as investors have begun buying up abandoned properties and transforming a select few into working bathhouses.
But while the old sanatoriums are mostly derelict, the Soviet hotels are not. Despite their decrepit state of disrepair, there’s a huge community of Georgians living inside the old hotel rooms, many of whom have been here for decades. These people are refugees from the 1992 Abkhazian War, and with nowhere else to go, they’ve been forced to make Tskaltubo their home.
8. Admire the Curious Beauty of the Katskhi Pillar
The Katskhi Pillar offers one of the coolest things to do in Georgia. This striking monolith rises some 100 meters above the surrounding landscapes, around an hour’s drive east of Kutaisi. The natural rock is almost perfectly vertical, and given its dramatic appearance, it’s perhaps no surprise that the Georgians have built a monastery at the top of the limestone column.
It’s unclear when the first church was built atop the rock, but the one you see today was restored and revived after the fall of communism in the 1990s. A Georgian monk has spent the last 20 years living in isolation at the top of the pillar, so you’ll only be able to admire the church and the rock from the monastery at its base.
While you’re here, it’s also possible to visit the nearby town of Chiatura. Surrounded by resource-rich mountains, Chiatura became a vital mining hub in the Soviet era. The Soviets built a vast network of cable cars to transport people around the town, some of which are still in operation today.
9. Enjoy the Black Sea Beaches of Batumi
A visit to the Black Sea beaches of Batumi is one of the top things to do in Georgia, but make sure to time your trip so you’re here in summer.
Overlooking the sub-tropical coastline of western Georgia, Batumi is a port city with a big history. Roman ruins have been found nearby, while legend has it that Jason and the Argonauts came this way in search of the fabled Golden Fleece.
This is the home of the Adjarian khachapuri (an egg and cheese-filled feast that you’ll love), while modern Batumi’s skyline is filled with an ever-increasing number of high-rise apartments and penthouse suites demonstrating the destination’s burgeoning popularity.
Batumi is busy, but you can spend long days in summer enjoying the sunshine as you lounge on the city’s pebbly beach. Visit Batumi’s excellent botanical gardens (where you’ll really begin to appreciate the sunny tropical climate), take the Argo Cable Car to the top of Anuria Mountain for spectacular vistas of the Black Sea coastline, or head north, where you’ll find sandy beaches that wouldn’t be out of place in the Mediterranean.
10. Be Awed by the Mountains and Towers of Svaneti
Svaneti, with its soaring mountains and crumbling towers, is one of the best places to visit in Georgia. Located at a high altitude in Georgia’s northern borderland with Russia, Svaneti is a region that’s beautifully distinct from the rest of Georgia.
Brave the winding road north from Zugdidi, and you’ll be awed by the scale of the mountains that confront you when you finally arrive in Mestia, the region’s tourist hub. Huge peaks rise to heights of over 5,000 meters, including Shkhara, the tallest mountain in Georgia.
From Mestia, which sits at an altitude of around 1,500 meters, you can hike into the valleys, trek to glaciers, cross-country ski, and organize mountaineering trips to the high peaks (if you’re experienced, of course). In Mestia, and all across Svaneti, you’ll also be awed by the unique towers that rise from the mountain slopes.
These are the Svan Towers, old defensive structures built to protect against Svan families who were often locked in blood feuds with neighboring villages or rival clans. The towers were built from solid stone, acting as lookouts and storehouses where people could survive the cold winters as well as attacks by their enemies.
In Mestia, several of these towers have been refurbished and are now open to the public, offering an intriguing insight into the Svan world of old. You can also visit the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, where you’ll learn more about the unique Svan language and culture, which evolved independently due to the region’s isolation from the rest of Georgia.
11. Hike (or Drive) from Mestia to Ushguli
The hike (or drive) from Mestia to Ushguli is one of the best things to do in Georgia. Found deep in the isolated mountains of Svaneti, Ushgulia is at an even higher altitude and in an even more isolated location than Mestia.
Sitting at an altitude of 2,100 meters, Ushgulia is, for much of the year, cut off from the rest of the world by snowfall. But many people stay in the small village, which has a population of around 200, all through the winter, making this the highest, continually inhabited settlement in Europe.
Due to the large number of impressive Svan towers that fill the skyline below the mountain peaks, Ushguli is a remarkably beautiful place, but it can be a challenge traveling here.
When the snow has cleared, you can make the four-day hike from Mestia. Along the way, you’ll stop off in mountain villages, where you’ll stay in local homestays and guesthouses.
If you’re short on time or don’t have the right gear, then you can hire a driver and a four-by-four to take you along the main road from Mestia. Trust us when we say that it’s one of the most dramatic roads in the world and one of the coolest Georgia attractions!
12. Taste the Springwater in Borjomi
For centuries, locals living in Borjomi have been enjoying the supposed healing benefits of their natural spring water. This naturally carbonated spring water is also Georgia’s number one export, and you’ll see the Borjomi label for sale all over the country and all over the former Soviet Union.
Travel to the small town of Borjomi, hidden away inside Borjomi Gorge in central Georgia, and you can drink the spring water straight from the source. In the middle of the town, fountains bubble constantly, and you can fill up your bottles and enjoy the freshest carbonated water you could ever taste.
The water trickles down underground from glaciers in the mountains before being pushed to the surface by volcanic activity that carbonates the water. There are no pumps, and Borjomi is bottled in the town before distribution.
During the days of the Russian Empire, the Romanov family fell in love with the spring water, not just for its natural taste but because physicians recommended that the water could heal a vast array of ailments. The Russian Czars built a summer palace in Borjomi, which you can visit after bottling up your water.
13. Explore the Cave Dwellings and Monasteries of Vardzia
Travel south, almost to the border with Turkey, and you’ll find a unique network of cave dwellings and monasteries carved into the mountains. Vardzia, with its rock-hewn steps and labyrinth tunnels, is one of the most spectacular Georgia attractions you can add to your itinerary.
It’s thought that the caves were first developed in the 12th century AD, as monks and hermits began constructing safe havens to preach in a land that was constantly at war. There are as many as 15 churches built into the mountainsides overlooking the Kura River, and many more shrines and temples hidden deep within the cave system.
You’ll be surprised to learn that Vardzia is very much still in use, as well, with several monks still living within the caves and maintaining the churches and pilgrimage sites. Join a guided tour to learn more about the history – and so you don’t get lost in the maze of tunnels and caves within the large complex. Vardzia is best reached on a day trip from Borjomi, which is around a two-hour drive to the north of the caves.
14. Visit Sighnaghi, the Cradle Of Georgian Wine
Hidden away in the Alvani Valley, just to the east of Tbilisi, the small city of Sighnaghi is one of the prettiest destinations in Georgia. Traditional Georgian houses, with their colorful facades and open-air balconies, line the main street of Sighnaghi, while crumbling medieval walls and Orthodox monasteries add to the rustic appearance.
Sighnaghi is often called the City of Love by young Georgians, but for tourists, it is best known as the cradle of Georgian wine. The city is packed with wine cellars, while in the Alvani Valley, you can visit local wineries and try the famed “Orange Wine” right from the source.
15. Go Wine Tasting in Telavi
Wine lovers rejoice – you’re on vacation in one of the oldest wine-producing nations in the world! Georgia has a history of wine production dating back over 8,000 years, and locals will proudly inform you that this is the birthplace of wine.
Travel to Telavi, a two-hour drive from Tbilisi, and you can tour through some of Georgia’s best wineries. Telavi has a long history stretching back to the Bronze Age and, with it, one of the richest winemaking traditions in the country.
In Telavi, you can tour the wine cellars, sampling the iconic “Orange Wine” that Georgians love (it’s an organic white wine made without filtration). Nearby, the Tsinandali Estate is one of the most famed wineries in Georgia, Shumi Wines is one of the oldest in the country, and Tedo’s Marani is a small, family-run operation that you’re going to love.
16. Brave the Dangerous Road to Tusheti National Park
If you’re a thrill seeker, then braving the dangerous road to Tusheti National Park is one of the best things to do in Georgia.
Tusheti is one of the wildest places left to visit anywhere in Europe. This high-altitude region sits in the mountains bordering Russia, and the people of Tusheti are largely still traditional sheepherders, although many are now looking to tourism.
The national park is home to fantastic trekking routes, and you can spend days or weeks hiking from one mountain village and homestay to another. Tall, crumbling defensive towers rise above the plains, while rare species of animals like lynx and bears are seen wandering the valleys.
The adventure begins, though, on the winding dirt road from Alvani, at the base of the mountains, to Omalo, where the hiking trails start. The road to Tusheti is treacherous in places, and you’ll need to hire an experienced driver and a four-by-four to make it there and back safely.
Sheer drops plummet over dramatic precipices, while in spring, herds of sheep are seen moving up the road on their way to summer pastures. The road is often considered one of the most dangerous in the world, but as you cross the Albano Pass at a height of 2,826 meters, you’ll realize that it was all worth the risks.
Being at a high altitude, the road to Tusheti is only open for part of the year. Generally, it opens in May and closes in October, but this all depends on conditions on the ground.
17. Try as Many Varieties of Khachapuri as You Can
Georgian cuisine is sublime, and eating and drinking is one of the top things to do in Georgia. Be prepared to leave the country several pounds heavier than when you arrived, and perhaps more so if you fall in love with khachapuri.
Khachapuri is one of Georgia’s many national dishes, and each region has its own take on the dish. Khachapuri is best described as a type of bread or even a pie, but given how many different varieties there are, it’s hard to describe the dish in more general terms than this.
The most famous khachapuri is from Adjara, where they bake a boat-shaped pastry that’s filled with unhealthy quantities of cheese, egg, and butter. You break off chunks of the bread and then use this to scoop out the filling.
Imeretian khachapuri is a little simpler, and it’s eaten on more regular occasions than the Adjarian variety (which is considered to be a heart attack waiting to happen!). Imeretian khachapuri is flatter and rounder, with salted cheese baked into the middle of the dough.
Other types include Gurian khachapuri, which is shaped like a calzone and filled with boiled eggs. There’s Megrelian khachapuri, which has cheese melted on top and is often described as Georgian pizza, and Achma, which is more like a lasagna than a bread pastry.
18. Attempt a Khinkali Eating Challenge
Another classic Georgian dish is khinkali, a type of dumpling that’s packed with flavor and dripping with juices!
Khinkali contains delicious meat or vegetable fillings, with traditional recipes mixing minced beef, lamb, or chicken with parsley. You’ll often find khinkhali with cheese, mushroom, or potato fillings too, which are perfect for vegetarians.
Khinkali has a distinctive “handle” on the top, which allows you to easily eat the dumpling by hand. Indeed, it’s frowned upon to eat khinkali with a knife and fork, as cutting into the dough spills all the juice, which is the tastiest part of the dumpling.
You’ll often see Georgians engaging in khinkali eating competitions in restaurants and bars. The number of discarded “handles” piles up throughout the meal, and it’s not uncommon to see 50 or more being consumed in a single sitting!
19. Get Yourself Invited to a Supra
Georgians just love to eat, so much so they’ve refined feasting into a raucous art. The Georgian tradition of the supra, or feast, is one of the country’s most unique traditions, but it’s not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach.
A supra is a large gathering of friends and family, and the only real objective is to eat and drink as much as you physically can. But a supra is fairly nuanced, as the feast itself is led by a Tamada or a Toastmaster. The Toastmaster leads proceedings, tells stories, sings songs, and also dictates the drinking.
If the Toastmaster makes a toast, you have to drink. Many Georgians have dedicated drinking horns, and more often than not, you’ll find yourself drinking local wine or perhaps even Cha Cha, the fiery Georgian spirit. Try to keep up, if you dare!
20. Go Skiing in Gudauri
Did you know you can ski in Georgia? Given the country’s high mountains and consistent winter snowfall, it shouldn’t come as a surprise, but still, Georgia’s ski resorts remain largely off the beaten winter track.
Take the mountain road north from Tbilisi, and within two to three hours you’ll reach Gudauri, Georgia’s number-one ski resort. The mountain slopes here are well prepared for the ski season, with chalets, modern equipment, ski lifts, and everything else you’d expect. The prices, though, are just a fraction of the cost you’d pay in French or Swiss resorts!
Gudauri has runs for all abilities, and with increasing numbers of English-speaking instructors, it’s a great place for novices and pros alike. There’s also a big cross-country ski scene here, with beautiful valleys and mountain passes for you to explore off-piste.
21. Hike to Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
One of the most iconic images of Georgia is a lone church on a hilltop, surrounded by snowcapped peaks high in the Caucasus Mountains. That’s Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi (or Stepatsmiinda, as it’s also known), and it’s one of the best sights in Georgia.
Dating back to the 14th century, Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the shadow of Mount Kazbek, which at 5,054 meters, is the third-highest mountain in Georgia. The church itself is at a lower altitude of around 2,100 meters, and it’s a fairly easy uphill hike from the town of Kazbegi (it takes around an hour and a half to walk here).
The dramatic church isn’t the only reason to visit Kazbegi either. Although you’ll be high up in the mountains and right on the Russian border, Kazbegi is the easiest mountain destination to reach in Georgia. It’s just a three to four-hour drive from Tbilisi, and the road is kept open year-round as there are ski resorts on the way up.
From Kazbegi, there are multiple hikes you can attempt into the surrounding valleys and mountains. Gergeti Glacier is a few hours’ walk from the church, Gveleti Waterfall is beautiful, and the Truso Valley makes for a relatively flat, but spectacular, break from the mountain paths.
22. Hike the Transcaucasian Trail
If you’re looking for a serious outdoor challenge, then hiking the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) is one of the more incredible things to do in Georgia. Largely designed and implemented by volunteers, this long-distance thru-hike will be the first trail to connect Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan when it’s completed.
Work began in 2015, with the TCT beginning in the northern mountains of Georgia, in the heart of the Svaneti region. This first section of the trail is open for hikers, and if you have a few weeks and plenty of energy to spare, then you can hike the TCT all the way south to Armenia, where it reaches into Dilijan National Park.
Other completed sections can be walked in Azerbaijan, connecting the western border region around Sheki to the Caucasus Mountains. There’s still much work to be done, however, and the volunteers are slowly connecting the different sections as they build new paths, map old ones, and way-mark the route for hikers to follow. Ultimately, when the TCT is completed, there will be an estimated 2,000 miles of trails crisscrossing across the Caucasus!
23. Trek to Waterfalls and Lakes in Lagodekhi National Park
A visit to Lagodekhi National Park is one of the must-do things in Georgia, but given this protected area’s remote location in the little-visited northeast, few travelers make it here. Lagodekhi National Park sits in the mountains bordering Russia and Azerbaijan, but compared to other Georgian mountain destinations, like Svaneti or Kazbegi, the hiking trails here are quiet.
Make your way to the town of Lagodekhi, and from here, you can follow hiking trails into the forests that line the mountain slopes. Easy day hikes lead through the trees and along rocky riverbeds and canyons to waterfalls and crumbling fortresses. You can pick up maps from the visitor center at the entrance to the national park, and along the way, you might see deer, boars, and eagles. If you’re really lucky, there’s even a chance to spot bears, lynx, and wolves.
The best hike in Lagodekhi National Park, though, takes you from the confines of the forest and high up into the Caucasus Mountains dividing Georgia from Russia. The ultimate goal is to reach Black Rock Lake, which you’ll find at an altitude of around 2,800 meters above sea level. That’s a lot of climbing from Lagodekhi, which is only at an altitude of 500 meters.
The Black Rock Lake Trail takes three days to complete, and you’ll need to take a guide with you due to the sensitive nature of this border region (and because of the bears). On the first night, you’ll sleep in a hut at around 1,500 meters, and on the second, you’ll stay in another shelter near the lake. The third day is spent descending – it’s a lot quicker going down than it is going up!
24. Visit the Breakaway Republic of Abkhazia
A visit to the breakaway Republic of Abkhazia is one of the most unique things to do in Georgia. Located on the Black Sea coast leading to Russia, Abkhazia is one of the historic Georgian provinces.
However, this is also the homeland of the Abkhazians, a people who speak a different language to Georgians and who have a fierce sense of identity and independence. Although Georgians and Abkhazians coexisted during the Soviet era, after the fall of communism, the Abkhazians decided they’d rather be independent than a part of Georgia.
A vicious war was fought, and to this day, many Georgians have been unable to return to their homes in Abkhazia. The province declared itself to be a republic. However, only Russia and a few minor states recognize it as such. Georgia still claims Abkhazia as one of its provinces, even if the Abkhazians make their own laws.
You can visit Abkhazia from Georgia by crossing the Enguri Bridge outside Zugdidi. You’ll find a land apart, one where Russian is spoken over Georgian, but a land that’s packed with fascinating Georgia attractions.
There are deep caves to visit at Novy Afon, the scars of war can be seen in the abandoned Georgian government buildings in Sukhumi, and the Black Sea coast – where Soviet dictators like Stalin and Khrushchev had summer houses – is beautiful in summer.
25. Learn How to Cook Georgian Cuisine
Early on in your trip, you’ll start to understand just how underrated Georgian cuisine really is. Alongside the wines, Georgian cooking is some of the best in the world, and we highly recommend joining a cooking class to learn more about the spices, the ingredients, and the processes that go into the best dishes.
Learn how to bake a khachapuri in Batumi, or visit Kutaisi in autumn, and you’ll see walnuts and pomegranates being brought in during the harvest. In the mountains, local chefs at homestays can teach you how to prepare hearty stews like Chanakhi or Chakapuli, while in Tbilisi, the dill is free-flowing as you cook khinkali, lobio, and Kharcho.
There you have it! The 25 best things to do in Georgia. What’s your favorite thing to do in Georgia?
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