New Year in Georgia is, first of all, inexpressible impressions from the contemplation of the picturesque places of the country. Regardless of whether a large city or a small mountain village was chosen, nature will be magnificent. In addition, Georgia is a country of ancient traditions, which means the rest here will also be interesting. During the New Year holidays, the country is filled with that unforgettable spirit and acquires a special entourage.
Wide opportunities to choose a program for the New Year's tour to Georgia
Georgia is not far behind the advanced European countries in terms of opportunities for tourist trips. Here you can enjoy the bright program of New Year's celebration, go on an informative and interesting excursion, get acquainted with the history, culture and peculiarities of the country, you can immerse yourself in the noisy night life of big cities or vice versa plunge into the silence and originality of distant villages. You can also do healthier body and visit the hot springs.For fans of extreme entertainment in Georgia, too, there is something to do. New Year's tours to Georgia attract both seasoned travelers and newcomers to this business.
Some features of winter holidays in Georgia
It should be remembered that the weather in the country varies greatly depending on the region. The southern coast is shrouded in a subtropical climate, and mountain areas are already in temperate. This means that in cities on the coast you can rarely catch the temperature below zero. New Year's holidays are celebrated in the conditions of + 7 ... + 10 degrees. In the mountains at this time there is everything for lovers of ski holidays. Frost here is at a comfortable mark of -10.
Most tourists in New Year wish to visit Tbilisi. Here, during the day, the temperature remains within + 2 ... + 3 degrees, and at night it drops a little below zero.
New Year in Georgian is always bright and impressive. Locals consider New Year's Eve a family event. All relatives gather in a noisy company and celebrate the arrival of a new period in the life of everyone. An analogue of our Father Frost in Georgia is Tovlis Babua.
In each house is chichilaki - something like a Christmas tree. A common concept for the holidays becomes Mekvle - a welcome guest in every home. Georgians consider it their duty to prepare a luxurious table with an abundance of food. All this is accompanied by unrestrained merriment and rivers of delicious Georgian wine. And, of course, toasts and dance music are heard everywhere.
In large cities, you can meet the European tradition when a familiar Christmas tree is installed on the squares. For those who care about the usual attributes of winter holidays for Russia, the tree will provide the Christmas spirit. By the way, Christmas is also celebrated in Georgia on January 7th.
On New Year's Eve before 00.00, people rarely go outside. But then you can visit the mass festivities, watch the fireworks and have fun with the local people in the open air. An alternative to this event will be a celebration within the restaurant. In the cities there are many. You can also opt for the restaurant of the hotel where the tourist lives. Usually, they offer an interesting holiday program and a rich table.
How to choose a good tour for yourself and your family (based on feedback from tourists)
The quality of holiday for the New Year in Georgia, as well as the price for it, depends on several factors:
- the popularity of the place among tourists;
- the level of infrastructure development in the place chosen for recreation;
- variety of choice of available goods and services;
- quality of service;
- conditions of accommodation and accommodation.
If you have the opportunity to choose one of the expensive tours, then often this guarantees a luxurious holiday with Georgian flavor. If you want to feel the spirit of the place and its authenticity, then it is recommended to go on a cheaper trip to remote corners of the country.
According to reviews of tourists, this approach to the choice will provide the desired level of rest. If we talk about prices, then in Tbilisi restaurants you can perfectly celebrate a holiday for $ 50-150 per person. Experienced tourists suggest: if you book a tour or place to stay in advance, you can save a lot (up to 30% of the normal cost).
Well you can relax, combining rest with preventive treatment. For example, if you book a place in the balneological health resort of Borjomi with the celebration of the new year, a solemn table and all attached, it will be about $ 250 per person.
New Year tours in Georgia
Tour operators offer dozens of different options for recreation in Georgia. They differ in the program, the number of days, the level of hotels, the volume of services and, of course, the price.
- "New Year in Georgia" - 4-7 days;
- “Christmas in Georgia” - 4-7 days;
- “New Year Holidays in Georgia” - 8 days;
- New Year's tour “Georgia + Armenia” - 8 days;
- New Year's tour "Georgia + Azerbaijan" - 12 days;
- New Year's tour “Armenia + Georgia + Azerbaijan” - 12 days.
"New Year in Georgia"
4-7 days from December 29th.The program includes visits to the convent, Javi, Svetitskhoveli, the temple of old Tiflis, the panorama of the confluence of Aragvi and Kura, sulfur baths. A tour with accommodation in a 3 star hotel will cost from 20150 to 41000 rubles.
"Christmas in Georgia"
4 days from 05/01. The program includes visits to the prehistoric city-state Uplistsikhe, Surami fortress, the medieval monastery Ubisa, the Borjomi valley and the park of the same name, crossing over the bridge of Queen Tamara, an excursion to the ancient capital of Kutaisi and the sea city of Batumi. A tour with accommodation options in 3-star hotels with breakfast will cost 20150-27600 rubles.
“New Year Holidays in Georgia”
8 days from 02.01. The program includes excursions to old sites and attractions, as well as a demonstration of new modern achievements and buildings. Tour with 3-star hotel accommodation will cost 43700-59800 rubles with breakfast.
Mimino Georgia + Armenia
8 days from 02.01. According to the program of the tour, the guests will spend the first 3 days in Georgia, in the second half of the 4th day the group moves to Armenia, where they spend the remaining time admiring the beauty of ultramodern Baku.
"Georgia + Azerbaijan"
8 days from 29.12 or 02.01. The program is divided into two parts. Every day will be filled with pleasant informative excursions, interesting stories of guides and acquaintance with dishes of local cuisine.
Each of the New Georgia tours is interesting in its own way. For those inexperienced in traveling, these carefully planned and organized trips will be especially helpful.
