Major city · Georgia
Shemokmedi
Spend a half‑day in Shemokmedi to see the 12th‑century cathedral and stone wine‑press; stay in nearby Ozurgeti if you need a night.
Shemokmedi is a small Gurian village famous for its medieval monastery complex and a massive stone wine‑press. The sights are within walking distance, so a few hours suffice. Overnight visitors usually base in Ozurgeti, 6 km away, where budget lodging is available.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, limited services)
- Airports
- Kutaisi (KUT) · No airport at Shemokmedi (BUS)
- Nights
- 0–1 (overnight only if staying in Ozurgeti)
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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
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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
Emergency numbers for Shemokmedi112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shemokmedi, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for stray dogs and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
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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.
- AirportcheckKUT Kutaisi International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 40 km (25 mi) from Ozurgeti, roughly 1 h by road (check)).KUT Kutaisi International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 25 mi (40 km) from Ozurgeti, roughly 1 h by road (check)).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; bicycles are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local café₾2–4
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personGEL 12
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomGEL 45
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomGEL 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 15 · Mid GEL 30 · High GEL 60
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
- KUT Kutaisi International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 40 km (25 mi) from Ozurgeti, roughly 1 h by road (check)) · BUS No airport at Shemokmedi (Shemokmedi has no airport; nearest train station is in Ozurgeti, 6 km (3.7 mi) away, and buses run from Ozurgeti several times a day (check))KUT Kutaisi International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 25 mi (40 km) from Ozurgeti, roughly 1 h by road (check)) · BUS No airport at Shemokmedi (Shemokmedi has no airport; nearest train station is in Ozurgeti, 3.7 mi (6 km) away, and buses run from Ozurgeti several times a day (check))
Map of Shemokmedi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Shemokmedi
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Dvabzu · 3.2 km straight line
- Ozurgeti · 5.5 km straight line
- Likhauri · 6.1 km straight line
- Mtispiri · 8.0 km straight line
- Aketi · 13 km straight line
- Khidistavi · 14 km straight line
- Chokhatauri · 19 km straight line
- Lanchkhuti · 20 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shemokmedi: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
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 village is walkable; bicycles are common. Roads to Ozurgeti are paved and suitable for cars.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gomismta mountain resort
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car via regional road, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minCar via regional road, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Summer resort at 2000 m; good for a short hike.
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.
Ozurgeti
Small town 6 km (3.7 mi) north; guesthouses and budget hotels suitable for one night.Small town 3.7 mi (6 km) north; guesthouses and budget hotels suitable for one night.
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
- ₾15–25 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾25–45 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × GEL 12 | GEL 12 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 15 | GEL 15 |
| Bus Ozurgeti → Shemokmedi1 × GEL 2 · check | GEL 2 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × GEL 10 | GEL 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 4 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 43 per person per day, bed included | GEL 43 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local café | ₾2–4 |
| Bottle of homemade vodka (Gomi) | ₾5–8 |
| Bus ticket Ozurgeti → Shemokmedicheck | ₾2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport runs only a few times daily; check bus schedules in Ozurgeti.
- Facilities (shops, restaurants) are limited; bring water and snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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გთხოვთ, მიჰყევით ამ მისამართსTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; Georgian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Ozurgeti → Shemokmedi: about ₾2–3, 10 min (check)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- გმადლობთ — Thank you (gmadlobt)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- სად არის ავტობუსის გაჩერება? — Where is the bus stop? (sad aris avtobusis gachereba?)
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 Shemokmedi. 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike‑rental option in Shemokmedi for easy access to the wine‑press and cathedral.
- Link to Ozurgeti accommodation pages for overnight stays.
Sources
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