Wanderlust Travel Magazine (UK)

Explore Georgia

SEE THE PEARL OF THE CAUCASUS IN A NEW LIGHT ON AN EXCLUSIVE TRIP WITH AWARD-WINNING GUIDE, WILD FRONTIERS’

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In search of pristine mountain scenery, celebrated vineyards, and ancient cave towns? Well, Georgia has them all. Best of all, it’s still practicall­y undiscover­ed.

Team up with former Wanderlust World Guide Awards winner, Wild Frontiers’ Dario Ghirlanda, who’ll show you the lesser-explored side of the land on this 11-day small-group tour. Explore Georgia’s crown jewels – the current and former capitals of Tbilisi and Mtskheta, where Unesco-listed gems and hidden treasures go hand in hand – before delving into the remote Tusheti region.

DARIO GHIRLANDA

Set on the banks of the Mtkvari River, Georgia’s cosmopolit­an capital is home to a few cultural gems – don’t miss the Narikala Fortress, the Sulphur Baths, the sixth-century Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhat­i Basilica.

Food & drink

From Kakheti’s famous wine to Tusheti’s cheese, all manners of delicacies abound here. Visit a farmers’ market, see how yoghurt is made, and dine on home-cooked fare with a local family.

Tusheti National Park Located to the north of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Tusheti NP’S unspoiled landscapes await those who love walking between remote villages. Epic views seem a fitting reward.

Monasterie­s & fortresses Sitting starkly in the desert, Davit Gareja’s centuries-old monasterie­s are sure to impress. But the fortresses here aren’t too shabby, either – Vardzia’s Khertvisi Fortress leads to a cave city (pictured above), while Akhaltsikh­e’s Rabat fortress is one of the only Ottoman complexes in the land.

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