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Gurjaaniგურჯაანი
Spend a half‑day in Gurjaani for the church, museum and mud resort; add a night if you want a relaxed wine‑festival visit.
Gurjaani is a small Kakheti town in the Alazani Valley, known for its 8th‑century church, Vachnadze museum and nearby therapeutic mud resort. It is walkable and reachable by bus or car from Telavi and Tbilisi, making a day visit easy; a night adds a relaxed wine‑festival experience.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited festival activity)
- Airport
- TBS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gurjaani112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gurjaani, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetyGurjaani is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure in crowded bus stations.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTBS Tbilisi International Airport (≈110 km (68 mi) by road, about 2 h drive).TBS Tbilisi International Airport (≈68 mi (110 km) by road, about 2 h drive).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; taxis are available for nearby sites.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a local café₾2–3
- Street or quick mealKebabs (shashlik) with herbs₾5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₾10–12
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 35
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 55
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 55 · High GEL 80
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TBS Tbilisi International Airport (≈110 km (68 mi) by road, about 2 h drive)TBS Tbilisi International Airport (≈68 mi (110 km) by road, about 2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gurjaani: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; taxis are available for nearby sites. Regional bus (marshrutka) connects Gurjaani with Telavi, Sighnaghi and Tbilisi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Akhtala Mud Resort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi or local bus west of Gurjaani, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Taxi or local bus west of Gurjaani, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Therapeutic mineral mud; open year‑round.
Telavi
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Marshrutka or car via highway 5, ~30 km (19 mi)Marshrutka or car via highway 5, ~19 mi (30 km)
Regional capital with more museums and wine tours.
Sighnaghi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Marshrutka or car via highway 5, ~45 km (28 mi)Marshrutka or car via highway 5, ~28 mi (45 km)
Well‑preserved wine town, good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouses
Simple rooms near the town centre; suitable for one night if attending the wine festival.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₾30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × GEL 55 | GEL 55 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GEL 55 | GEL 110 |
| Marshrutka Tbilisi → Gurjaani (round‑trip)2 × GEL 12 · check | GEL 24 |
| Taxi to Akhtala mud resort (round‑trip)2 × GEL 20 · check | GEL 40 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × GEL 15 · check | GEL 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 26 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 143 per person per day, bed included | GEL 285 |
2026 estimate in GEL; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a local café | ₾2–3 |
| Kebabs (shashlik) with herbs | ₾5–8 |
| Bottle of local wine | ₾8–12 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₾10–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Marshrutka schedules vary; check times at the central bus stop.
- Festival dates change yearly; verify the 2026 schedule on the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; Georgian embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tbilisi → Gurjaani marshrutka: about ₾12 each way (check)
- Taxi Gurjaani → Akhtala mud resort: ≈₾10 one way
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- სად არის ავტობუსის გაჩერება? — Where is the bus stop? (sad aris avtobusis gachereba?)
- მივიღოთ ბარათით? — Can I pay by card? (mivigot baratit?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gurjaani. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited festival activity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for the Gurjaani Wine Festival (early autumn).
- Combine with a Telavi wine‑tour day for broader Kakheti coverage.
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