New Year trip to Georgia 2019: tours, prices, traditions and local color

Those who are not familiar with Tovlis Babua, the “snow grandfather”, must go to celebrate the New Year in Georgia. Winter in this country is quite mild. All thanks to the influence of the Black Sea. In the mountains there is already a steady snow cover. In Guduari, the temperature is usually kept within -5 ° C. Below -15 ° C, the thermometer column drops very rarely.

In the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, there is little snow on New Year's holidays. Daytime temperature ranges from 0 ° C, night -5 ° C. In Batumi - about + 10 ° C during the day and + 4 ° C at night. For swimming, the water in the sea is already cool. Its temperature is about + 10 ° C. Therefore, when choosing a hotel to celebrate the New Year holidays, preference should be given to options with a pool.

Choosing a place to celebrate

The choice of a place to stay is greatly influenced by the traveler’s financial capabilities and preferences. Some tourists like to spend time on the coast, others in the mountains.

Tbilisi

On New Year's Eve, sales are being held at shopping centers in Tbilisi; very beautiful illuminations can be seen on the streets. On December 31, festivities begin. Freedom Square and Mtatsminda Park are filled with residents and visitors.

On Rustaveli Avenue you can visit the "New Year's villages." The fair and the main New Year tree are located here. It is recommended to visit the Abanotubani bath complex, ancient cathedrals and fortresses.

Sea resorts

On New Year's Eve, Tbilisi looks like a stylish green city. And all thanks to cypresses and spreading palm trees. In many places free concerts are held where you can see foreign and Georgian artists.

Walking along the Sea Boulevard in Batumi, tourists will see the Caucasus Mountains with their snow-covered caps and dark sea surface. The city has a lot of museums, ancient churches, interesting monuments. The cities of Kvariati, Gonio, Ureki, Kobuleti are more suitable for a quiet, secluded New Year celebration.

Winter recreation centers

At all Georgian ski resorts during the New Year holidays there are a lot of vacationers. For them, in Tetnuldi, Hatsvali, Goderdzi, Bakuriani and Gudauri organize shows and New Year's programs. Noisy banquets are held in restaurants and cafes.

Celebrating New Year holidays in Georgia

For Georgians, New Year is the most favorite holiday. Here he is called Akhali Goals. Instead of a Christmas tree, a chichilaki tree is decorated. A rich feast for the New Year is the visiting card of Georgia. Otherwise, how can one be a happy person without tasting amazing local dishes? Hospitable Georgians will surely treat their guests to lobians, khachapuri, satsivi, and roasted pig.

Wine, intricate toasts, songs, dances and much more can be seen by guests of this amazing country. Santa Claus, who is called Tovlis Babua here, comes to tourists for a holiday. Snow grandfather, unfortunately, does not have a granddaughter.

In Georgia, the doors for all guests are open for the New Year. No one goes to bed. Fireworks and fireworks are launched everywhere. But the holidays are not limited to one day. January 2 is celebrated as the Day of Fate or Bedoba. It is believed that how to celebrate this holiday, so the whole year will turn out. Therefore, almost all Georgians have fun in the family circle.

Travelers are very fond of celebrating the New Year in restaurants, where guests are waiting for the New Year's menu, dancing, live music, many contests and fun.

Leisure activities

New Year 2019 will appeal to tourists of any age. People come here to see local attractions, get acquainted with colorful traditions.

Excursions

Local travel agencies for the New Year offer affordable options for everyone.A one-day tour will cost from 50 to 100 dollars. The most popular destinations are the wine-making Kakheti and the city of Mtskheta, which was the capital of Georgia. Ancient temples and monasteries are very beautiful in the country.

Holidays in Borjomi

The city of Borjomi, which is located in a picturesque gorge, is considered the most popular health center. Around the city are forests and mountains. Tourists will be able to taste the healing mineral water, take a walk in the national park, visit the ancient Vardzia monastery, which is located in a cave.

Leisure

During the New Year holidays, many tourists will be able to go snowboarding and skiing. They will also be offered to participate in heli tours and paraglide.

Gastronomic tourism

In each region of the country, the main holiday of the year is celebrated in its own way. In Kakheti, they make nazuki - a delicious sweet bread. Pies of fate are cooked in Khevsureti, pastries in the form of animals are made in Tusheti. Honey, fruits and khinkali are served on the table in Pshavi. In Samegrelo and Guria, the New Year is celebrated with pudding made from grape juice - pelamushi, as well as with gomi - corn porridge with cheese.

Prices for tours to Georgia

On the New 2019 year in Georgia, you can go on tours from different cities of Russia. Popular with tourists trips for several days with excursions. A trip for two to the capital of Georgia for four days costs from 23,000 rubles and a trip to Batumi will cost from 19,000 rubles. The price includes excursions, breakfasts, hotel accommodation for 3 days, transfer from the airport.

On New Year's Eve, a weekly tour for two with a flight from the Russian capital to the Georgian capital will cost 85,000 rubles, in Gudauri - from 125,000 rubles, in Bakuriani - from 94,000 rubles. This includes accommodation in a three-star hotel, airline tickets, transfer, breakfast.

Georgia Hotels

With the accommodation of tourists there are no problems anywhere. Each resort village and Georgian city has guesthouses, hotels, large hotel complexes. Many guests come to Georgia even in winter. Therefore, on New Year's holidays, accommodation prices increase significantly.

On New Year's night, the cost of a double room in a hotel is:

In the private sector of Georgia for New Year 2019, prices are quite reasonable. For tourists, owners of cottages and apartments are always ready to provide affordable housing. With them you can agree on hot meals. In Georgian cities, they offer to rent an apartment with furniture and with all amenities for 1,000 - 1,500 rubles / day. Renting a house for 6-8 people will cost about 1,300 - 2,000 rubles / day.

Reviews on New Year's Eve in Georgia

Tourists call the New Year in Georgia unforgettable. Not the least role is played by Georgian hospitality. Local residents treat their guests very warmly, creating comfortable conditions for their rest. The country has a huge selection of comfortable hotels and restaurants, excellent cuisine and fairly low prices.