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 4
Itineraries7 min readGeorgia Itinerary 5 Days: Tbilisi, Kakheti and Kazbegi
Five days in Georgia covers Tbilisi, a Kakheti wine day, a night under Mt Kazbek and the rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe. A day-by-day route with real drive times and overnights, a winter plan for when the Jvari Pass closes, and what to leave out.
Itineraries7 min readGeorgia Itinerary 7 Days: A Week by Car with a Driver-Guide
A week in Georgia covers Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Uplistsikhe, Borjomi, the Vardzia cave monastery and Kakheti's wine country. A day-by-day route with drive times and overnights, a western variant with Kutaisi, a winter plan and the mistakes to avoid.
Kazbegi5 min readKazbegi Road in Winter: Is the Jvari Pass Open?
The road from Tbilisi to Kazbegi stays open most of the winter, but the Gudauri–Kobi section over the Jvari Pass closes after heavy snow or when the avalanche risk is high. How often, for how long, where to check on the day, and how to plan a winter trip around it.
Batumi4 min readBatumi and the Black Sea Coast: A Practical Guide
Batumi is Georgia's main Black Sea city, 5–6 hours from Tbilisi. What to see on the seafront and in the old town, the Botanical Garden, Gonio fortress, the hills of mountain Adjara, the beaches, when to go and how to get there.
Culture7 min readGeorgian Polyphonic Singing: UNESCO Heritage and Where to Hear It
Georgian polyphony is singing in three or more independent voices, proclaimed a UNESCO masterpiece in 2001. How it works, the regional styles from Svaneti to Guria, Chakrulo's journey on Voyager, and where visitors can hear it: church, concert or supra.
Svaneti5 min readSvaneti Guide: Mestia, Ushguli and How to Get There
Upper Svaneti is a UNESCO-listed highland region of medieval tower houses under Georgia's highest peaks. How to get there from Tbilisi, what to see in Mestia and Ushguli, when to go, the Mestia–Ushguli trek, and how many days you need.
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.