Georgia

Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town.

My Trip

• 2016 December 13 to 19 (1 Week): I travelled to Georgia from Doha during winter holidays with family and friends. We did guided tours and covered some of the famous attractions.

Visited Places/Attractions

• Tbilisi (Sameba Cathedral/Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, Synagogue, Mosque, Mother Georgia, Mtatsminda Park, Tbilisi Funicular, Old Town Tbilisi, Sulphur Baths, Dry Bridge Market, The Bridge Of Peace)
• Mksheta (Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Monastery, Jvari Monastery)
• Sighnaghi (Sighnaghi Town, Numisi Wine Cellar, Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House)
• Zhinvali (Zhinvali Reservoir)
• Ananuri (Ananuri Fortress Complex)
• Gudauri (Gudauri Ski Resort)
• Kazbegi/Stepsaminda (Stepsaminda Town, Gergeti Trinity Church)
• Kutaisi (Sataplia Nature Reserve, Gelati Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral)

Day plans

• Day-0: 2016-Dec-13, Tuesday
  Landed in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia from Doha through Dubai.
• Day-1: 2016-Dec-14, Wednesday
  Mksheta Tour.
• Day-2: 2016-Dec-15, Thursday
  Sighnaghi, Numisi, Kindzmarauli Winery Tour
• Day-3: 2016-Dec-16, Friday
  My lonely trip to Zhinvali Reser, Caucasus Mtns, Fortress of Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi/Stepantsminda. Others Tbilisi walking tour.
• Day-4: 2016-Dec-17, Saturday
  Our family trip to Kutaisi, Sataplia Cave, Gelati Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral.
• Day-5: 2016-Dec-18, Sunday
  Tbilisi Market trip and fun at Funicular with kids.
• Day-6: 2016-Dec-19, Monday
  Tbilisi sights. Georgia trip end. Return to Doha.