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What’s the reason You decide to visit Georgia? Print E-mail

Do You love mountains & feel like exploring caves?

Two thirds of GEORGIA consists of mountains – high peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine meadows, wonderful countryside – all these are waiting for you to admire. Mountaineers, hikers or just viewers are sure to find Georgia one of the most attractive destinations in the world. In Georgia one can visit underground as well as over ground. The caves range from natural ones to carved grottoes.
 
 
 
Are You in love with the Sea?

Then feel free to come down from the mountains to the Black Sea coast! It opens up and enchants you.
Despite its name it is not black, but blue with unusually warm water. Enjoy the lovely beaches, lush vegetation reminding eastern asia!



Do You love the Arts?

You will discover an amazing, varied world with a long history. Magnificent archaeological finds from the Bronze Age will impress you with their extraordinary quality. Beautiful peaces of architecture tower over mountains and hills – Georgian scenery is the backdrop for numerous marvelous cathedrals, monasteries, castles, forts. Medieval period was extremely fruitful – the oldest churches dating as far back as the 4th c. In the middle ages – the height of Georgia architecture and fresco-painting, icon-making, illuminated manuscripts the great contribution of Georgia people in the world culture.


Are You interested in wines?

Georgia is a paradise for wine-lovers – a big variety of fine wines made of different grapes grown in various environments. You will meet wine-growers and winemakers, visit a great many wineries tasting their wines. You will meet welcoming farmers who are ready to speak about making wines as long as you are able to listen and show you many wine-cellars some of which are centuries –old. Homemade vodka made of different fruits is also worth of trying.


Are You a gourmet?

Be sure you will fall in love with Georgian cuisine from the first bite. Visitors will be getting familiar with local dishes made according to ancient Georgian recipes.
Better to taste once than to read lots of times!




Have You heard anything about Georgian “SUPRA” (feast)?

In Georgia tradition of toasting is very common. You can hardly ever see a Georgian drinking wine without toasting. Many Tamadas – toast masters being eloquent propose about 20-25 traditional toasts during feasts.
After that they start free toasts that are extremely interesting and intriguing. This custom is so highly-developed that can be easily regarding as special kind of arts.


Do You like visiting families and people?


In Georgia the expression Be My Guest could be the national slogan – a tradition of hospitality is sacred and the most favourite. Despite, being a small country different regions and provinces enrich Georgian hospitality by the numerous different regional traditions.
You will meet people – heartfelt, sociable, talkative, and thoughtful. Georgian people are the best resource of the country. You will get to know them everywhere – in the markets, shops, families, studios or just streets – each of them is ready to help and is happy to communicate.
In the guesthouses and local families that serve lunches or dinners they will show the best example of Georgia hospitality – you will be well welcomed, well embraced.
 
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