Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for stays up to 1 year (365 days!). This is not a typo — Georgia has one of the most liberal entry regulations in the world. Required are: Passport: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. The identity card is also accepted for EU citizens

Georgian Lari (GEL) 1 Lari = 100 Tetri. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Tetri, 1 and 2 Lari. Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Lari. Exchange rate (reference value 2025): 1 EUR ≈ 2.95 GEL / 1 GEL ≈ 0.34 EUR Exchanging & Withdrawing Money ATMs: Everywhere in cities. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Withdrawal

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, diphtheria, polio (get a booster) Hepatitis A: Recommended (transmission through food/water) Hepatitis B: For longer stays Rabies: For travel to remote rural areas (stray dogs are common) Drinking W

General Safety Situation Georgia is a very safe travel destination — one of the safest in the entire post-Soviet area. The crime rate is low, violent crime against tourists is practically unknown. The police were completely reformed after the Rose Revolution in 2003 and enjoy high trust. Corruption

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SIM Card & Mobile Data A local SIM card is dirt cheap and the best option: Providers: Magti (best network and coverage), Geocell, Beeline Price: 5–15 GEL (1.70–5€) for a SIM with 5–20 GB of data, valid for 30 days Purchase: At the airport (Magti and Geocell stands right after arrival) or in any mob

Georgian (ქართული, Kartuli) belongs to the South Caucasian language family — and is not related to any other major language family. It has its own alphabet (Mchedruli) with 33 letters, no uppercase and lowercase distinction, and a grammar that even makes linguists sweat. But don't worry: a few basic

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Travel Guide Georgia

Your Complete Travel Guide for the Caucasus

Capital:Tbilisi (Tiflis)

Language:Georgian (own alphabet!)

Currency:Georgian Lari (GEL)

Best Travel Time:May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Flight Time:4 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (1 year!)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 13 Chapters · 44 Sections

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Classic Georgia Tour

10–14 days

The grand tour covering all highlights: capital, Caucasus, wine country, monasteries, and Black Sea coast. Best with rental car or a combination of Marshrutka and taxi.

TiflisMtskhetaKazbegiSighnaghiTelaviDavid GarejaKutaisiPrometheus-HöhleBatumi

Caucasus & Mountains Intensive

10–14 days

For mountain hikers and adventurers: Georgian Military Road, Kazbegi, Svaneti with the Mestia–Ushguli trek. Only fully feasible in summer (June–September).

TiflisKazbegiGudauriKutaisiMestiaUshguli

Wine & Culture

7 days

For pleasure travelers: Tbilisi intensive, Mtskheta (UNESCO), the entire wine country Kakheti with winery visits, monasteries, and the grape harvest season. Perfect in September/October.

TiflisMtskhetaSighnaghiTelaviKvareliDavid Gareja

Georgia Express

5 days

The maximum in minimal time: 2 days Tbilisi, 1 day Military Road + Kazbegi, 1 day Mtskheta, 1 day Sighnaghi + wine country. All doable as day trips from Tbilisi.

TiflisMtskhetaKazbegiSighnaghi

All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Georgia

7 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 3

Tbilisi (Tbilisi)

6 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Caucasus High Mountains

5 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 5

Kakheti & Wine Country

4 Sections

Chapter 6

Western Georgia & Black Sea Coast

4 Sections

Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 7

History

3 Sections

Chapter 8

Culture & Society

2 Sections

Chapter 9

Nature & Landscape

1 Sections

Chapter 10

Food & Drink

2 Sections

Chapter 11

Art & Cultural Heritage

1 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 12

Practical A–Z

5 Sections

Chapter 13

Language Guide

1 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Tbilisi (Tiflis)

The capital of Georgia is a fascinating mix of oriental old town, Soviet architecture, Swiss cable cars, and Berlin-style wine bars — framed by the hills of the Caucasus.

Narikala FortressSulfur Baths (Abanotubani)Bridge of PeaceRustaveli Avenue+1

Tiflis Tbilisi

Caucasus High Mountains

The Greater Caucasus with its five-thousand-meter peaks, the iconic Gergeti Church, the remote Tusheti, and UNESCO-protected Svaneti — Europe's most spectacular mountain landscape.

Gergeti Trinity ChurchGeorgian Military RoadUshguli (UNESCO)Mestia (Svaneti)+1

Kazbegi Gudauri Mestia+1 mehr

Kakheti & Wine Country

Georgia's cradle of wine: 8,000 years of wine culture, the romantic city of love Sighnaghi, medieval monasteries, and wineries that ferment in Qvevri clay vessels.

Sighnaghi (City of Love)Qvevri Winemaking (UNESCO)Alaverdi CathedralWine Harvest (Rtveli)

Sighnaghi Telavi Kachetien

Western Georgia & Coast

The mythical Colchis: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kutaisi, the spectacular Prometheus Cave, the futuristic Batumi on the Black Sea, and subtropical rainforests.

Gelati Monastery (UNESCO)Prometheus CaveBatumi (Black Sea)Colchis Wetlands (UNESCO)

Kutaisi Batumi

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Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 3.694.600(2024)
Fläche: 69.700 km²
Hauptstadt: Tiflis
Währung: georgischer Lari
Amtssprache: Georgisch, Abchasisch
Vorwahl: +995
Zeitzone: UTC+4
Gegründet: 1008-00-00

Klima & Reisewetter

Berechnet aus 10 Jahren · Open-Meteo

Beste Reisezeit: Jul, Sep — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	2	3	6	11	16	21	23	24	19	13	8	3
Tag (max)	6°	8°	11°	17°	21°	26°	29°	30°	24°	18°	12°	7°
Nacht (min)	-2°	-1°	2°	6°	11°	16°	19°	19°	15°	9°	4°	-0°
Regen mm	45	49	74	79	104	89	59	39	60	58	49	56