ποΈ Snow-capped mountains and glaciers are not exclusive to Switzerland π¨π! You might think it's Europe, but itβs actually close to Asia π.
π Asia also has the Lonely Planet cover π! Really! Isn't itπ₯ yet?
π¬πͺ Georgia: Forest coverage rate of 40%!
β°οΈ Beautiful scenery, fewer crowds, and low prices!
The third safest country in the world! Economic freedom ranked sixteenth globally! One of the top ten travel destinations in the world!
Excluding airfare, 9 days for 3k-4k, great value!
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π° Visa: Visa-free
πΊ Language: English is feasible (mainly Russian)
π΄ Transportation: Domestic round-trip tickets to Tbilisi cost 2k-6k (5 hours from Urumqi)
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Tips:
Clothing: Autumn temperature around 10Β°C+, pack a light down jacket and an umbrella.
Time Zone: The three Caucasian countries are in UTC+4, 4 hours behind China.
Communication: Activate international roaming/rent Wi-Fi/buy a local SIM card.
Currency: The currencies of these three countries are less common, so itβs recommended to exchange USD or EUR in your home country and then convert to local currency at the airport.
Plug Adapter: Two-prong round plug (German standard)/universal travel adapter.
The two iconic sites "Ananuri Fortress" and "Holy Trinity Cathedral" are along the route to Kazbek.
A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts: to the north are the towering Greater Caucasus Mountains, and to the south are the rugged Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with various lowlands and plains in between.
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Itinerary
DAY 1-3 Tbilisi - Ananuri Fortress - Kazbek - Mtskheta - Gori
DAY 4-5 Black Sea Coast: Batumi - Mestia
DAY 6-8 Mestia - First hiking experience - Hiking the Iprali Line - Uzhguli - Kutaisi
DAY 9-10 Kutaisi - Wine tasting at wineries - Tbilisi
