{"id":5063,"date":"2023-10-03T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T23:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=5063"},"modified":"2023-11-22T17:10:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T06:10:59","slug":"9-best-things-to-see-and-do-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/9-best-things-to-see-and-do-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"9 best things to see and do in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Georgia is one of those delicious secrets that\nyou\u2019re both desperate to share and to keep to yourself \u2013 sharing it means\neveryone gets to experience its wonders but keeping it quiet means, it stays\nexactly as it is, undiscovered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinging to the edge of Europe but with one foot firmly in Asia, this is country that was part of powerful ancient empires, was a strategic point on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/china\/tours\/silk-road-explorer.htm\">the Silk Road<\/a> and, in more recent history, was hidden behind the Iron Curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its re-emergence as an independent nation\nin 1991, we are only just waking up to its many delights. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/georgia\/\">Holidays to Georgia<\/a> offer spectacular mountain landscapes thanks to the\nsnowy peaks of the Caucasus, lush valleys, beautiful beaches, vibrant,\nforward-thinking cities and more rich and fascinating heritage than you can\nshake a stick at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where to begin? Why right here, with our list of the nine things that you must see and do in Georgia\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. Wine, wine and more wine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5066\" width=\"573\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20573%20430%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5066 lazyload\" width=\"573\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20573%20430%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-wine-producers.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be surprising to hear that Georgia is one of the world\u2019s oldest wine producers, the oldest according to the 8,000-year-old pottery shards that still had ancient traces of the good stuff on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> So wouldn\u2019t it be rude not to do a wine-tasting, or two\u2026or three? Produced using a traditional technique that involves leaving the wine in contact with the skin and stalks, and aging it underground, Georgian wine may well be different but it\u2019s no less delicious than the vintages we\u2019re used to. Kakheti is one of the most famous wine producing regions, a landscape of regimented lines of vines, dotted with quaint villages and wineries. The Khareba Winery is a must \u2013 its wine tunnels hold 25,000+ bottles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. Sighnaghi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5067\" width=\"581\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20581%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5067 lazyload\" width=\"581\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20581%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 581w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-sighnaghi.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated on a lofty hilltop overlooking the Alazani Valley and watched over itself by the snowy peaks of the Caucasus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegonegoat.com\/caucasus\/sighnaghi-in-georgia-the-city-of-love\">Sighnaghi <\/a>is often lauded as Georgia\u2019s most attractive town. Along with its good looks it also has bags of charm; it\u2019s 18th and 19th century architecture beautifully preserved. This is a place to stroll and explore, soaking up the atmosphere and a couple more glasses of that Georgian wine we talked about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>3. Mtskheta<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5068\" width=\"579\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20579%20434%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5068 lazyload\" width=\"579\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20579%20434%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-mtskheta.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The root of Georgia\u2019s Christian faith and playing a central role in the national psyche, this ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed town is Georgia\u2019s spiritual soul. Having existed since at least the 3rd century BC, the history here is epic and easily explored \u2013 all you have to do is wander the timeless streets. Head to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral to see Georgia\u2019s most important house of worship and the place that it is said to be the keeper of the Robe of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>4. Cave Towns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5069\" width=\"580\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20580%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5069 lazyload\" width=\"580\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20580%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-cave-towns.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just having one cave town is pretty impressive, but Georgia has two! Uplistsikhe dates from the 1st millennium BC and is made up of dwellings, churches, cellars and much more hewn straight out of the rock. Close to the route of the Silk Road, it was in a prime position to profit from its comings and goings. Vardzia is reached by a dramatic drive through the colossal landscapes of the Great Caucasus, and as well as boasting caves, tunnels and churches it also has some lovely frescoes to admire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>5. Tbilisi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5070\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20576%20432%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5070 lazyload\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20576%20432%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-tbilisi.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In common with many capital cities Tbilisi is a\nmicrocosm of the whole country, a bit of all the cultures combined, the heritage\nof all the people who call it home and a place to taste all the local\nspecialities\u2026what\u2019s not to love? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as being a fantastically representative of its country \u2013 one in three of Georgia\u2019s residents live here \u2013 Tbilisi is cosmopolitan, colourful and downright cool. The old town is particularly delightful to explore, with narrow old lanes, balconied houses and airy squares surrounding the magnificent 17th century Narikala Fortress. Tbilisi also has a fabulous dining scene and, interestingly, is really into techno music!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>6. Borjomi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia\u2019s very own spa town, Borjomi was the Soviet Union\u2019s go-to place for fancy water \u2013 a uniquely flavoured naturally fizzy spring water! You can either drink the water or take a dip in the warm sulphur baths, while admiring the resort\u2019s Soviet architecture and enjoying the natural setting of thick forest stretching as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>8. Gelati Monastery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gelati is a monastery complex nestled on a wooded hillside. It is one of Georgia\u2019s most important churches \u2013 once you get inside and admire the colourful frescoes, you\u2019ll see why! Founded as a place of Christian learning, it is a prime example of medieval \u2018Golden Age\u2019 architecture and is also the burial place of many past rulers, including the rather unimpressively named, David the Builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>9. Khachapuri<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-5071\" width=\"581\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20581%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5071 lazyload\" width=\"581\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20581%20436%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 581w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri-267x200.jpg 267w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/georgia-khachapuri.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgian cheese bread. Need we say more? Oh, it\u2019s probably worth mentioning that it goes well with the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the sound of Georgia, why not embark on an adventure through the Caucasus with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/azerbaijan\/tours\/georgia-armenia-azerbaijan.htm\">Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-5077\" width=\"282\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new.png 247w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new-141x200.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20282%20401%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-5077 lazyload\" width=\"282\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20282%20401%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new.png 247w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new-141x200.png 141w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/central-asia-brochure-new.png\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/resource\/downloads\/pdf\/Central-Asia-Middle-East-brochure-2021-2022.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#ef4d3e;color:#ffffff\">Download FREE copy of our new <br>Central Asia &amp; Middle East Brochure 2021-22.<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georgia is one of those delicious secrets that you\u2019re both desperate to share and to keep to yourself \u2013 sharing it means everyone gets to experience its wonders but keeping it quiet means, it stays exactly as it is, undiscovered. Clinging to the edge of Europe but with one foot firmly in Asia, this is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":5238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"spay_email":""},"categories":[4,340,157],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tbilisi-georgia-blog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5063"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5063"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5578,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5063\/revisions\/5578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}