Explore Georgia

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

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.

HIGHLIGHTS Tbilisi

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 (pictured above) 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, while Akhaltsikhe’s Rabat fortress is one of the only Ottoman complexes in the land.

Georgia more than lived up t o my expe ctations, thanks to its fabulous scenery, culture, history and people. Oh, and not forgetting the wine. To travel there with Dario was a real pleasure. Lyn Hughes

TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS

Go green in Georgia Experience hills and history – including the remote Tusheti NP – on a Wanderlust Journeys adventure