ItinerariesOne day in Gori: the fortress, the Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe
A one-day route in and around Gori: the hilltop fortress, the Stalin Museum and his birth house, the cave town of Uplistsikhe and a Georgian dinner, with timings and tips.
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The ShidaKartli blog
Itineraries, Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi, food and wine, churches and monasteries, getting to Gori, a road trip to Borjomi and staying safe in Shida Kartli.
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Day tripsUplistsikhe day trip from Tbilisi: tours, transport and tips
How to visit Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi: on a guided day trip with Gori and Mtskheta, by marshrutka or train and taxi, or with a driver, plus what to see and when to go.
Food & drinkFood and wine in Shida Kartli: what to eat and drink
What to eat and drink in Gori and Shida Kartli: khinkali, mtsvadi and fresh bread, Atenuri wine from the Ateni valley, Gori’s fruit, Surami’s nazuki and how a Georgian supra works.
CultureThe churches and monasteries of Shida Kartli
A guide to the finest churches and monasteries of Shida Kartli, from Samtavisi, Ertatsminda, Kvatakhevi and Rkoni near Kaspi to Ateni Sioni, Kintsvisi and Tsromi, with how to visit.
PlanningGetting to Gori from Tbilisi: marshrutka, train, car or tour
All the ways to get from Tbilisi to Gori: marshrutkas from Didube, trains from Tbilisi Central, driving, taxis and tours, plus how to get from Gori to Uplistsikhe and around the region.
Road tripsTbilisi to Borjomi road trip through Shida Kartli
A road trip from Tbilisi to Borjomi through the heart of Georgia, with stops at Samtavisi, Uplistsikhe, Gori, Kintsvisi, Tsromi and Surami for nazuki bread, in one or two days.
PlanningIs Shida Kartli safe? Practical tips and the occupation line
Is it safe to visit Gori and Shida Kartli? What to know about the occupation line north of Gori, plus roads, taxis, money, dogs, the heat and other practical tips.