Tbilisi blends crumbling balconies, sulphur baths and rooftop bars with day trips to Kakheti's wine valleys and Kazbegi's mountain church. Georgian food and wine are the highlight. May to June and September to October are ideal.
Good to know
- Marshrutka minibuses are cheap but crowded; use Bolt for the city.
- Try supra-style feasts with a toastmaster, if invited.
- Taste qvevri wine in Kakheti.
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Cheese-filled Adjarian khachapuri topped with egg and butter, plus khinkali dumplings eaten by hand.
Hands-on class pleating khinkali and shaping khachapuri, followed by a feast with local wine.
Natural and qvevri wine on a rooftop terrace, with old town and Narikala views at sunset.
Cobbled lanes, wooden balconies and the Narikala Fortress.
Traditional domed bathhouses with private rooms and scrubs.
Hilltop fortress with city views and Mother of Georgia statue.
Taste qvevri wines made in clay vessels at family cellars.
Mountain church with Mount Kazbek views via the Georgian Military Road.
Open-air flea market of Soviet medals, cameras, vinyl and paintings, liveliest on weekend mornings.
Georgian treasures and Soviet occupation museum.
Georgia's ancient capital with UNESCO churches.
Former Soviet sewing factory turned courtyard of bars, cafes, street art and shops, buzzing at night.