Georgia Travel Information

Georgia Travel Information – before you arrive, please read these essential notes carefully. Proper preparation ensures a smooth, comfortable and well-organized journey throughout your tour in Georgia. We provide the details below so you can plan confidently and avoid unnecessary surprises.

Hotels, Check-in and Check-out Time

Most hotels allow check-in from 14:00 and check-out at 12:00.

• Depending on your international flight schedule, hotels may charge an additional fee for early check-in or late check-out.
• The tour price does not include guaranteed early check-in or late check-out.
• Hotels confirm rooms only after we receive your booking confirmation.
• During high season, availability changes quickly. Therefore, we cannot hold rooms without payment confirmation.
• If a listed hotel is unavailable, we replace it with another hotel of the same category.

If you arrive early in the morning, we strongly recommend pre-booking an extra night. This guarantees immediate room access regardless of arrival time. Please contact us for availability and pricing.

Passports & Visa Information

Please ensure your passport remains valid for at least six months beyond your return date.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You can verify current regulations on the official Georgia travel website:

Check Georgia visa requirements

Travel Insurance

You must arrange comprehensive travel insurance before arrival. Your policy should fully cover:

• Medical expenses
• Emergency repatriation
• All activities included in your tour

Always review your insurance conditions carefully to avoid uncovered situations.

Accommodation Standards

We select comfortable, well-rated hotels. All rooms include private bathrooms.

Single rooms are available with a supplement. However, some hotels provide smaller dedicated single rooms. We calculate pricing accordingly.

Budgeting for Your Tour

You should budget additional funds for meals not included in the itinerary, optional activities, souvenirs, and personal expenses such as laundry.

Average Meal Prices

• Lunch – €12–14 | $13–15
• Dinner – €16–18 | $17–19

Average Drink Prices

• Beer – €1.5–2.5 | $1.6–2.6
• Water – €0.40–0.60 | $0.45–0.65

Local restaurants outside tourist centers usually charge less. Meanwhile, upscale restaurants in city centers charge more. It is customary to leave a tip of approximately 10%.

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us about any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. We always try to accommodate requests; however, availability depends on location and suppliers.

Tour Guide and Driver

We carefully select experienced guides and professional drivers. Tipping remains a customary way to acknowledge excellent service.

Climate in Georgia

The best period to visit Georgia is from April to October. Summers in Tbilisi and lower altitudes can become very hot. Mountain regions such as Svaneti and Stepantsminda remain cooler, especially at night. Rain showers may occur at any time of year.

Clothing Guidelines

Wear light clothing during the day and warmer layers in the evening. A hat and sunscreen protect against strong sun exposure. Additionally, pack waterproof clothing for unpredictable weather.

Important: In Georgian Orthodox churches, women must wear skirts and scarves. Shorts are not permitted inside churches.

Practical Information

• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
• Equipment: Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a small first-aid kit.
• Medicines: Carry a doctor's prescription and declare medication at customs if required.
• Vaccinations: No compulsory vaccinations are required.
• Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL).
• ATMs: Widely available in major cities.
• Cards: Accepted in cities, hotels and large restaurants.
• Electricity: 220V / 50Hz, European two-round-pin plug.

Explore More

For detailed programs, visit our Wine Tours in Georgia page.

Learn more about our authentic cellar experience at Marani in Ikalto.

We look forward to welcoming you to Georgia.