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Top things to do in Georgia
See the birthplace of Stalin, visit the Gergeti Trinity Church and explore the Gelati monastery complex.
Here are the top things to do on a Georgia holiday, as chosen by our Europe specialists.
Visit the Gergeti Trinity Church
Pass through the Greater Caucasus mountains to reach the Gergeti Trinity Church – perched on a hilltop and under the shadow of Mount Kazbegi, it commands spectacular views of the surrounds.
See the birthplace of Stalin
Go to Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, and visit the Stalin Museum which houses artefacts from his life – including his armour-plated railway carriage.
Explore the Gelati monastery complex
Historically a cultural and intellectual hub, the Gelati monastery is home to numerous manuscripts and murals, dating from the 12th century. A Unesco World Heritage Site, the complex also includes a number of churches where scholars and kings have been buried, notably the King of Georgia – David the Builder – in 1125.
Taste wine in Kakheti
The topography of Georgia is ideal for vineyards, and legend has it that wine was first created in in the country 8,000 years ago. The main area for growing is Kakheti, where wine-tasting is available.
