Ancient mountainous nation offers a trip to cloud wine

Time for a visit

When to visit Georgia hinges on what type of trip you're planning. Most importantly, if you want to visit the mountains and do any serious hiking, then June, July and August are your best bets. That said, these three months can be uncomfortably hot in the lowlands, where Georgia's three main cities, Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi are found.

If you're after more urban pursuits and are keen to avoid the crowds and high season prices, then May and September are two outstanding months to travel.

Due to its location, nearly all visitors to Georgia arrive by plane and it's never been so easy to reach the country.

Tbilisi's modern airport boasts a dozen flights a day from major cities in Europe, as well as several daily connections to the Middle East and Asia. In contrast, the David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport near the centrally located city of Kutaisi has created a niche as the country's low-cost airline hub and is well-connected to other European airports.

Once you've arrived, you'll have to decide between making your way around the country by privately run minibuses known as marshrutky, which serve specific routes, or by self-driving a hire car, which is pricier, but offers you unparalleled freedom.

In Tbilisi, the two-line metro system is a good way to get around, while taxi apps are affordable.