Georgia | Travel Information
Georgia has plenty to attract the visitor. Whether you come for the Great Caucasus, the highest mountains in Europe, wine (because it’s the birthplace), Unesco heritage sites, gleaming seaside resorts, the unique food, or the vibrant multi-cultural capital city, Tbilisi, you are unlikely to leave disappointed.
Here are some useful things to know about Georgia, to help you plan your visit.
- Capital: Tbilisi
- Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL) 1 GEL = €0.31 or £0.27 Currency converter
- Visas: Check for your nationality. Visa-free travel is permitted for up to a year for UK and EU passport holders.
- Electricity & adapters: Standard European plug types (C/F) at 230V; no adapter needed for most European devices.
- When to Go: The best time to visit Georgia is during the shoulder seasons of May-June and September -October. These months offer mild weather, pleasant temperatures for exploring cities and hiking, and fewer crowds. September is ideal for the wine harvest (Rtveli), while July/August are best for high-mountain hiking.
Getting connected and staying secure in Georgia’s SIM card desks can be daunting and expensive. And relying entirely on public hotel or café Wi-Fi exposes your personal data to unsecured networks. Here are the two simple digital utilities I recommend setting up before you fly.
- E-Sim: Try Saily; it is competitively priced, easily installed via an app before you arrive, and keeps you from swapping physical SIM cards or incurring large roaming fees. It’s got built-in security features that you won’t find in many other E-Sims.
- VPN: Install Proton VPN (Free version available) for an easy, secure, no-frills service, or NordVPN for a full service that lets you choose your location and watch your favourite shows from home. Both encrypt your data to secure your banking and identity while abroad.
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My Favourite Georgia Experiences
I like to travel independently wherever I can, but sometimes and some places, taking a group tour is absolutely the right decision. Georgia can be one of those places. These are tours I have taken myself paid for with my own money and I can highly recommend them.
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