Adjara is Black Sea coastal region, close to the Turkey border. The Autonomous Republic of Adjara has its own governance and constitution. The main city of the region, Batumi is a summer-destination for many locals as well as the travelers. The region is full of interesting landmarks for the visitors to explore.

Batumi is the most frequently visited sea resort of Georgia. With its many restaurants, cafes, bars, and clubs, Batumi becomes very busy during the summer. Batumi Boulevard is the main attraction of the city, full of modern architecture, sculptures and branches to sit down and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Moreover, the Batumi Dolphinarium offers various shows featuring dolphins to its visitors.

Batumi botanical garden was established in 1912 by Russian professor Andrey Krasnov. It is located in a small village called Mtsvane Kontskhi or Green Cape in English and is 9km away from Batumi. The garden features 5,000 different types of flora, including bamboo and eucalyptus trees. In addition, there are breathtaking views of the Black Sea from the garden.

Gonio Fortress – Gonio is a small village in Adjara region, 12 km from Batumi. The main attraction of the village is Gonio-Apsaros Fortress on the left cost of the Chorokhi River. It’s believed that this Roman castle had one of the oldest settlements and served as a defense castle of the area.

Keda village of Adjara is home to Makhuntseti Waterfall and so-called King Tamara Bridge. Located 325 meters above the sea level, the waterfall is 50 meters high.

Mtirala National Park a protected area spread across 15,698 hectares. The tourist trails here are one or two-days long. They are very well marked and arranged, where visitors can hike, camp and ride a horse. The best season to visit the national park is spring, summer and early autumn.

Kobuleti district is home to Kintrishi Protected Landscape, established in 1959 to protects its unique flora, fauna, and famous Colchian willow trees. Archeological excavations have found ancient, pre-Christian monuments in the area.

Matchakhela Alley is a small village in upper Adjara, located near the Turkey border. It’s the best place to relax in a lush nature.

Goderdzi Pass is another beautiful place of Adjara. Located at 2,025 meters above the sea level, visitors can explore Green Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Georgia.

Tsikhisdziri village hides a beautiful Petra Castle built in ancient time. In the 6th century, it had a significant importance for Byzantine emperor Justinian I.Today, it's a gorgeous place for many visitors that catches attention with its architecture and beauty.

Bordering the Black Sea, Guria is another seaside resort of Georgia. The region is famous for their music and polyphonic songs, which are not easy to perform. The main economy of Guria relies on tea industry, citrus and hazelnut plantations.

Ozurgeti is the main city of the region rich with industrial institutions, education and healthcare facilities. Here, one can visit  Ozurgeti Dramatic Theatre situated in five-floor Soviet Neoclassical-style building making it one of the largest theater facilities in Georgia, visit Ozurgeti History Museum exhibiting more than 6,000 artifacts including archaeological, numismatic, and ethnographic items to name just a few. However, some of the prominent item displayed here is the sword that is believed to belong to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Ureki resort is another Black Sea resort popular among many locals and tourists. Unlike Batumi, the beach here is sandy and magnetic, curing many rheumatic diseases. Vacationers can venture to small village Shekvetili that features a huge concert hall called the Black Sea Arena, an attraction park Tsitsinatela and a relatively new addition to the area - a Park of Miniatures.

Bakhmaro Resort is a mountainous part of the region, located 2,000 meters above the sea level. Besides its stunning landscape, gorgeous pine forests, alpine meadows and picture-perfect views the area are famous for its cute cottages scattered throughout the green valleys. The resort boasts with the mixture of sea and mountain air which is beneficial for people with respiratory problems.

Georgia’s western region Imereti is a beautiful area to explore. The main city is Kutaisi, a former capital and second largest city of the country. It is also home to another UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Georgia.

Kutaisi, the former capital of Georgia boasts with many historical sites and beautiful, recently renovated buildings.

Bagrati Cathedral, built by one of the kings of Georgia, Bagrat III, in the 11th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kutaisi. The cathedral is a masterpiece of the medieval Georgian architecture, which suffered heavy damage throughout centuries. It was reconstructed to its present state through a gradual process starting in the 1950s. The major conservation works concluding in 2012.

Together with Bagrati, Gelati Monastery is enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, it’s a masterpiece of the Georgian Golden Age, founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia, who is also buried there. Gelati was an educational center in the middle centuries, where students studied various professional skills.

Motsameta Monastery built in 11th century by King Bagrat III, is 6 km away from Kutaisi making it another historical sight to visit.

Founded in 1912, Kutaisi Historical Museum displays more than 150,000 exhibits to showcase the history of the city.

Ubisa in Kharagauli is home to a 9th-century church with some of the best-preserved frescoes in the country. Those frescoes date back to the 14th century influenced by Byzantine culture even though the artist was a Georgian.

Promete (Prometheus) Grotto is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia famous for its richest caves. The Prometheus cave has a well-developed infrastructure for the tourists to walk through the natural wonders of the area.

Sataplia Nature Reserve is home to prehistoric dinosaur footprints, making it a must-see place once in Kutaisi.

Katskhi Pillar is a 40 meter a natural limestone monolith, a natural wonder of Georgia located near Chiatura. 

Okatse Canyon is a perfect destination for nature lovers coming to Imereti. Located in Khoni near the river Okatse, the canyon boats with a beautiful waterfall and breathtaking views from a ‘hanging’ viewpoint. 

The antique City of Vani is one of the most important places of Georgian antique period. Archeological excavations here found unique artifacts, including gold and silver coins and some jewelry.

Sairme Spa Resort is one of many spa resorts in Georgia. Established in 1930, the place was a popular spa destination during the Soviet era with its beautiful sanatoriums. Today, there’s a modern spa resort Sairme to host visitors who would like to mix relaxation and wellness procedures.

Tskaltubo Spa Resort was one of the most popular spa destinations in Soviet Georgia. Thermal waters of Tskaltubo are believed to be helpful for many health problems. One of the resort hotels is still operating under modern facilities, but most of those well-known sanatoriums are abandoned.

Kakheti, the eastern region of Georgia, is famous for winemaking, ancient churches, local cuisine and hospitable people.

Telavi is the main city of the region, which used to be the capital of Kingdom of Kakheti. The royal castle still remains in the center of it, where you can stroll around and visit the museum to learn more about its past.

Alaverdi Cathedral, founded by an Assyrian monk Joseph Alaverdi, who came to Georgia to spread the Christianity. He lived in a small village and founded the monastery there. The present cathedral was built in the 11th century and is the second tallest religious cathedral after the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi.

Tsinandali is a small village near Telavi which belonged to the 19th-century Georgian poet Alexander Chavchavadze. This summer mansion in Tsinandali became a museum after his death. Visitors can see various memorabilia belonging to the royal family, his wine cellar, and a beautiful garden.

Shuamta monastery is another beautiful place to visit in Kakheti. There are two Shuamta monasteries - new and old (Akhali and Dzveli in Georgian) and both of them are nested between the mountains making the scenery absolutely stunning. 

Sighnaghi, or the town of love as it's often referred to, is a charming small town overlooking beautiful Alazani valley. With its red rooftops, wooden curved balconies, and narrow cobblestone streets, Sighnaghi is a romantic place to be.

St. Nino-Bodbe Monastery is an important religious site for many Georgians. Located only two km from Sighnaghi, Bodbe monastery was built in the 9th century, however, it significantly repaired in the 17th century. St. Nino, an evangelist who brought Christianity to Georgia is buried here.

The town of Gremi used to be another capital of Kakheti Kingdom back in the days. It is home to Gremi Church, a 16th-century religious building located on the top of the mountain offering panoramic views of the surrounding nature.

David Gareji Monastery Complex is 60-70 km from Tbilisi and serves another cave town of the country. Curved on the slope of Gareja mountain, the complex includes churches, chapels, and refectories.

Ikalto Monastery had an educational purpose and served as an academy where students learned science, winemaking, history, and many other subjects.

Sagarejo Municipality is home to Ninotsminda Cathedral, one of the best examples of ancient architecture.

Kvareli Lake Resort is a great getaway destination for many locals and travelers coming to Georgia. Surrounded by beautiful forest with the lake in the middle, the resort is a perfect relaxation spot after a long adventurous trip.

Nekresi Monastery complex, situated on the top of a steep hill overlooking the Alazani valley, was founded by one of 13 Syrian monks Abibos Nekreseli. It’s one of the most unique and gorgeous sites in Georgia.

Just like Kvareli Lake Resort, Lopota Lake Resort is another popular relaxation spot for many.  Located only two hours drive from Tbilisi, Lopota is a great option to unwind from a busy city.

 Lagodekhi National Park offers wide possibilities for hiking lovers.  Established in 1912, it’s one of the oldest national parks of the country occupying around 19,749 hectares of land. One of the highlight trails of the park is to trek the Black Rock Lake while enjoying unique beautiful flora and fauna of the area.

Dmanisi Archaeological Site is an important destination when traveling to Georgia. Located in Kvemo-Kartli region, 93 km from Tbilisi, Dmanisi is a place where archaeologists have found skulls of humans dating back to 1.8 million years. This breakthrough in science made Georgia a hotspot of many discussions about the location of first homo sapiens.

Church Bolnisi Sioni is small basilica in Kvemo-Kartli, in a village of the same name - Bolnisi. Built in the 5th century, it is the oldest church building in the country. Here, a visitor is able to see one of the oldest historical document of the Georgian Alphabet inscribed on its facade.

Samtavisi church is another important landmark in Georgia. This early 11th-century church is believed to be the first church built by an Assyrian missionary in 572. Later it was rebuilt in the 10th century. However, neither of these buildings have survived today, and the current religious building was constructed in the 11th century.

Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most frequently visited town due to its proximity to the capital, Tbilisi. Moreover, the city has a significant importance in Georgian Christianity, because St. Nino, the evangelist who brought the religion to the country in the 4th century, came to the city and performed several miracles here.

Svetickhoveli is one of the main attractions of Mtskheta. This architectural marvel of the Early Middle Ages is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first church was built in the 4th century when Georgia adopted the Christianity. The latest building dates back to the 11th century and was built by Konstantine Arsakidze.

Jvari Monastery is a 6th-century church and monastery situated on the hill overlooking Mtskheta and the confluence of the two main rivers of Georgia - Aragvi, and Mtkvari. Together with Svetitskhoveli, Jvari Monastery is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gudauri, located in Khazbegi municipality,  is one of the most famous ski resorts in Georgia. Situated 120 km from Tbilisi, the resort is built 2,196 m above sea level. With different ski lifts and slopes, the skiing season starts here in December and lasts will April.

Khazbegi is another mountainous areas of the country and a popular destination for many tourists. Nested under the foot of Mount Kazbegi, the town Stepantsminda offers stunning views of the mountain, while the nearby village Gergeti is famous for its Holy Trinity Church located on the hill and surrounded by the Caucasus Mountain Range.

Ananuri castle complex is on the way to Gudauri and Kazbegi, located only 45 km from Tbilisi. The complex used to be a castle of Aragvis Eristavi (Duke), a feudal dynasty, who ruled the area from the 13th century. From here, visitors have breathtaking views of the Zhinvali reservoir.

Gergetis Sameba, or Gergeti Holy Trinity Church is situated 2,170 meters above the sea level. To get there, you can hike from Stepantsminda or hire a delica or a jeep to experience a bit of the offroad.

Juta, a small village in Kazbegi municipality, is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. Located 2,200 meters above the sea level, the visitor can explore beautiful nature, hike up the surrounding villages, or to the Juta lake.

Sno is another village in Kazbegi municipality boasting with beautiful nature and panoramic views. Located 1,760 meters above the sea level, the village is only 8 km far from Stepantsminda. According to the census of 2014, only 263 people live here. 

Dariali Gorge is a river gorge between Russia-Georgia border and is known as one of the most romantic places in the country. The road that runs through the gorge is called Georgian Military Road offering breathtaking views of the natural landscape and a viewpoint at Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument.

Gveleti is known for breathtaking waterfalls attracting many tourists from all around the world.

Racha with its mountainous relief is a gorgeous region of the country. The main city is Ambrolauri, where a visitor can explore beautiful nature, indulge in local cuisine, and experience local traditions including a traditional dance Rachuli.

Nikortsminda Cathedral is one of the important architectural marvels of Georgia. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral features stunning decorations both inside and outside.

Racha is also known for its Khvanchkara wine made of two varieties of grapes - Alexandria and Mudzhuretuli. The wine is red and semi-sweet with distinguished strong taste and is considered as a national treasure of the country. It should be noted that on Yalta conference held in 1945, Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were drinking Khvanchkara Wine.

 Shovi Resort is another great landmark to visit in the region. Located at 1,600 meters above the sea level, Caucasian mountains surround the resort famous for its climate and beautiful forests occupying over 25 thousand hectares.

Samegrelo, a western region of Georgia is famous for its history, beautiful places and cuisine, made of various spices and chilly. The staples of Megrelian cuisine are Elarji, Kupati, Gebjalia, and Ghomi. The region is also home to some of the most beautiful lakes of the country - Tobavarchkhili lakes.

Zugdidi is an administrative center of Samegrelo, where a visitor can visit Dadiani Palace, Botanical Garden, and go on various day trips. Dadiani Palace is one of the most popular sites for many tourists coming to Zugdidi. Dadiani’s where a ruling dynasty of the Samegrelo, therefore the Palace museum features some of the memorabilia of the family, as well as some of the unique artifacts that are only available here. Near the palace, the visitors can venture through the Zugdidi botanical garden, which used to be a decorative garden of the main residence. The garden is home to approximately 80 different species of plants and trees, including Magnolia trees and Himalayan Cedar.

Martvili Canyon is another natural wonder of the country located in Martvili village.  The emerald green waters of the canyon do attract many visitors throughout the year. And to add a bit more adventure to the trip, visitors can hire a boat and have a boat trip through the canyon.

Hiking lovers will enjoy their trip to Tobavarchkhili Lakes as the trip towards them is one of the most impressive things one can do in Georgia. However, it must be noted that the hike is quite difficult taking approximately 5 days of walking through forests and even tropical jungles. It’s not recommended to hike without the guide. However, the beautiful nature, canyons, waterfalls and natural landscapes are worth every step. Additionally, everyone should know that there is no cell reception, making the trip even more adventurous. To reach the nearest populated area, one needs two days on average.

Anaklia is a coastal resort of Samegrelo region. Every year, the town hosts one of the most popular electro-music festival GEM fest in August.

Samtskhe-Javakheti is another historical region of Georgia, located in south part of the country, near the Armenian border. The half of the population, living in the area is Armenian.

Akhaltsikhe is the main city of the region and its Rabati Castle does attract many locals and tourists. Built by Guram Mampal, one of the Sons of the King of Tao in the 9th century, the castle is a beautiful complex featuring various attractions inside its walls, including several different religious buildings, souvenir shops, hotels, restaurants, and a museum for the visitor to learn more about the Georgian history of the 9th century.

Bakuriani is both a winter and summer resort of Georgia. After Gudauri, it’s another popular ski destination for many travelers and locals. The town and its surrounding are covered by coniferous forests, mainly made up of spruce. Snow covered trees and mountain tops are a gorgeous scene to enjoy every day. Besides, the town is accessible by a Borjomi-Bakuriani railway called Kukushka, which offers even more breathtaking views through the narrow-gorge.

Borjomi is a resort, known for the mineral water industry of the same name. It is believed that the natural spring water of Borjomi is beneficial to the body. In the city, visitors can wander through the Borjomi park, drink the original mineral water before it gets bottled, or do a small hike in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.

Similar to Uplistsikhe, Vardzia is another cave town in Georgia, but bigger and more impressive. This man-made cave was built in the 13th century by Queen Tamar to serve as a functioning city during the invasions.

Gori, located very close to the capital, Tbilisi, is a beautiful city with long and complicated history. During the war Russia-Georgia war of 2008 Gori and Tskhinvali, the neighboring town,  were the main object of Russian occupation. Gori is the birthplace of the greatest Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and home to its house-museum.

Uplistsikhe Cave, situated very close to Gori is another natural wonder of the country. Being one of the oldest settlements and urban centers of Georgia, Uplistsikhe reserves some of the oldest architectural styles of styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, along with pagan and Christian architecture.

Ateni Sioni is an early 7th-century Georgian Orthodox church in Ateni village, 10 km from  Gori. Its name Sioni comes from Mount Zion at Jerusalem.