Last updated: 22 October 2026

Georgia Travel Guide

Georgia is a small country between Europe and Asia that brings together the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea: green mountains in summer, snow in winter, and cities where old meets new. This guide helps you plan your trip step by step.

Visas

Georgia is one of the easiest countries to enter. Citizens of more than 90 countries can visit without a visa, including the Gulf states, the European Union, the UK and the United States, and most of them can stay for up to a year.

• Visa-free: A passport valid for at least 6 months is enough.
• Visa required: If your country is not on the list, you can usually apply for an e-visa online.

Entry rules differ by nationality and can change, so check them before you travel on the website of Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or with the Georgian embassy in your country.

Flights

• Main airport: Tbilisi International Airport, with direct flights from many cities in the Gulf, Turkey and Europe.
• In summer: Batumi Airport receives more flights.
• From the Gulf: A direct flight from Doha or Dubai takes about 3 hours.

Best time to visit

Currency and payments

The official currency is the Georgian lari. Cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants in the cities, but carry cash for markets and villages.

Where to stay in Tbilisi

• Old Tbilisi: Close to the sulphur baths and Narikala Fortress, and good if you like walking.
• Rustaveli Avenue: The city centre, close to restaurants, museums and transport.
• Vake: A quiet, upscale area that suits families.

Getting around

• In the city: Ride-hailing apps are common and affordable, and Tbilisi has a metro.
• Trips outside the city: For families, a private driver or a rental car is the best option.
• From the airport: Booking a transfer in advance saves you waiting on arrival.

Top places

Tbilisi

• The sulphur baths: In the Abanotubani district, one of the city's best-known sights.
• Narikala Fortress: Take the cable car up for a view over the whole city.
• Mtatsminda Park: Rides and a view from the highest point in the city.

Gudauri

The highest ski resort in Eastern Europe, about two hours by car from Tbilisi. The ski season runs from early December to mid-April, and January and February are the best months. You can also try snowmobiles and paragliding.

Kazbegi

A beautiful mountain road that ends at Gergeti Church, on a hilltop facing Mount Kazbek. One of the best day trips from Tbilisi.

Batumi

A city on the Black Sea, at its best in summer, with a long seafront promenade, a botanical garden and a cable car.

Internet

Buy an eSIM before you travel, so it works as soon as you land without looking for a shop.

Quick tips

• Electricity: Plug types C and F, so bring an adapter.
• Food: Try khachapuri and khinkali. Tbilisi also has restaurants from many cuisines, including Arabic, Turkish and vegetarian.
• Mountain weather: It changes quickly, so pack warm clothes even in summer.
• Insurance: Travel insurance protects you from medical and cancellation costs.

Plan your trip with Kawkab

Tell the Kawkab assistant how many days you want and who you are travelling with, and it will prepare a full Georgia itinerary with hotels and transport.

Last updated: October 2026. This information is for guidance only. Check the entry rules before you travel.

Sources:

• List of visa-free countries for Georgia: https://pbservices.ge/info/visa-free-countries-georgia/
• Direct flight from Doha to Tbilisi (QR253): https://www.avionio.com/en/flight/qr-253
• flydubai flights to Georgia: https://www.flydubai.com/en-qa/flights-from-qatar-to-georgia/
• Gudauri in winter, Georgia's official tourism website: https://georgia.travel/gudauri-in-winter

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