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Georgia - Touch of the past; taste of the future

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Tour Guide, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Georgia is one of the most beautiful countries in the Caucasus region, nestled somewhere in the middle of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is also home to some of the most well-preserved historical monuments, four of which are certified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, it's not just the heritage sites that make Georgia a must-visit destination, the country has much to offer for any kind of traveler.

Nature lover's paradise

No matter where you go in Georgia, you will always get to see mountains surrounding the region. The feeling of being a child of nature will never leave you while traveling across this country as it is full of greenery, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, snowy mountains, and of course, fresh air. Furthermore, you can ski in Georgia throughout the year in the Svaneti Region.

Lots of activities to indulge in

If you are a history lover you can visit the Narikala Fortress, Mtskheta, Gergeti Trinity Church, and also check out the remains of castles from as far as the 1st century. You can also explore the cave town in Uplitsikhe, which dates back to the early Iron Age. Likewise, if you are an adventure seeker, you can enjoy hiking, horse-riding, paragliding, rafting, and more while traveling through the country.

Wine culture

Georgia is one of the world's oldest wine regions. The country is known for its local Saperavi wine, among other equally popular variants. What's more, it is also famous for the Qvevri (Kvevri) process of wine-making that has been around for over 8,000 years and has been conferred the status of an Intangible cultural heritage of Georgia by UNESCO.

Religious diversity and Friendly culture

There are very few countries in the world that are known to be welcoming and open to all kinds of people, and Georgia is one of them. Georgians love their guests, and consider them as blessings from God. No traveler will ever be asked to remove their shoes upon entering a Georgian house since comfort of guests is almost always prioritized over everything else. Moreover, the country has lots to offer for people of all faiths. Apart from Georgian churches, you can find Russian & Armenian Orthodox churches, Catholic cathedrals, several mosques, and even the Jewish community served by two synagogues in Tbilisi.

Perfect combination of old with the new paving way towards Georgia's bright future

Georgia is considered one of the prime examples of preserving the old while making way for the new to have a balanced future. Its capital city of Tbilisi combines both aspects to create very beautiful contrasts. As a matter of fact, anyone traveling around Tbilisi would easily be able to distinguish between the old and new as they admire the ancient history of this territory while walking across the modern Bridge of Peace, which symbolically connects both parts of the city, and in a way, demonstrates the real allure of Georgia.

Thus, no matter how many times you visit Georgia, rest assured, you will always wish to return to experience its unique charm.

Welcome to Georgia!