Georgian Chronicles
Stories from Sakartvelo
Journey through the land where legends come alive. Discover insider stories about Georgia's ancient traditions, hidden gems, and transformative experiences.
Stories - Page 11
Tbilisi4 min readTbilisi Sulphur Baths: A Guide to Abanotubani
How Tbilisi's sulphur baths work: public hall or private room, what it costs, the kisi scrub, what to bring, who should skip them, and how to fit a bath into a day in the Old Town.
Wine8 min readKakheti Wine Tours: Qvevri, Sighnaghi or Telavi in a Day
Kakheti is Georgia's main wine region, about 110 km and 1.5–2 hours east of Tbilisi. How qvevri wine works, the kinds of tasting on offer, Sighnaghi or Telavi for a day, a day by car hour by hour, and when to go.
Hiking7 min readKazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi: What to Expect
A Kazbegi day trip from Tbilisi is 152 km each way, 3–3.5 hours without stops and 10–12 hours in all. The route and stops, a realistic timetable, Gergeti Trinity Church, weather by season, and when a night in Stepantsminda is the better plan.
Food7 min readGeorgian Food Tours and Cooking Classes: How to Choose
Cooking classes, market visits, food walks, village cooking days and supra evenings: what each Georgian food experience involves, how long it takes, who it suits, and how to pick the right one for your trip, your diet and your children.
History4 min readVardzia Cave Monastery: Visiting After the 2026 Rockfall
Vardzia is a 12th-century cave monastery cut into a cliff in southern Georgia, 4–5 hours from Tbilisi. What it is, what is open since the rockfall of 27 May 2026, tickets and hours, and whether to go in a day or with a night nearby.