Georgia is a country you want to return to again and again: it greets you with warmth, rich culture, gastronomy, and incredible landscapes. The perfect starting point for a vibrant Georgian wishlist is Kutaisi, the heart of Imereti.
To get here without transfers, simply book Astana — Kutaisi tickets, choosing a convenient travel day: Monday or Friday. The travel time is just 4 hours — you pack your suitcase and suddenly find yourself in a country where every day turns into a small adventure.
What you must do
The first thing to do in Georgia is to give yourself time to feel the rhythm of the country. Walk through the streets of Kutaisi, stop by local markets, taste homemade sulguni and hot khachapuri straight from the oven. 
Visiting the ancient Gelati Monastery will help you understand how deep the cultural roots of the region are, and a walk to the Okatse Canyon will give you a blend of nature and adrenaline that’s hard to forget. What to do “for the soul”:
- take a dip in the sulfur baths of Tbilisi (Abanotubani) and order a kese massage;
- ride the cable car in Tbilisi up to Narikala at sunset and make a wish when the city lights turn on.
How to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Georgian feast? Go to a traditional supra dinner — with toasts, songs, and endless hospitality.
What to see
Kutaisi is a great starting point, but a Georgian wishlist rarely stops at just one city. What else to see “with your eyes and heart”:
- the Martvili Canyon and Kinchkha Waterfall — turquoise water, boats, and a feeling as if you’re in the movie “Avatar”;
- David Gareji — a cave monastery on the border with Azerbaijan, where monks still live in caves;
- Borjomi and Vardzia — mineral springs and a 900-year-old cave city carved into the rock;
- the Batumi Boulevard at sunset, when the dancing fountains light up and the air smells of magnolias even in November.
Nature lovers should head to Svaneti, where villages with stone towers are nestled in the mountains, and the view of Ushba or Tetnuldi seems unrealistically beautiful.
What to bring home
Georgia is a paradise for those who love to buy things “with soul.” Your shopping wishlist should definitely include:
- homemade wine or chacha in a plastic bottle from grandmothers at the market — you won’t find such drinks in a store;
- tkemali sauce (green and red) and adjika made by a family following their great-grandmother’s recipe;
- different kinds of churchkhela — with walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and even dried apricots inside;
- Svanetian salt in a cloth bag — a pinch turns any dish into a Georgian one;
- miniature wine jugs and handmade daggers (carry-on luggage only and with a receipt);
- sulguni cheese on a string — it travels perfectly in vacuum packaging.
In Georgia, it’s easy to create your perfect wishlist — and even easier to fulfill it item by item. From food to mountains, from ancient architecture to modern galleries — the impressions will definitely be bright and unforgettable.
