Georgia (Sakartvelo) sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the South Caucasus. Home to the world's oldest wine tradition (8,000 years), the Georgian language with its unique alphabet, and legendary hospitality where guest is "gift from God." **Day 1-2 — Tbilisi:** Old Town with wooden balconies, Narikala Fortress, sulphur baths in Abanotubani, Bridge of Peace over Kura River. Try khinkali (soup dumplings) and khachapuri Adjaruli (boat-shaped bread with egg). **Day 3 — Mtskheta + Jvari:** old capital (UNESCO), Svetitskhoveli cathedral built where Christ's robe is buried, Jvari monastery on the hill overlooking confluence of rivers. **Day 4 — Kazbegi (Stepantsminda):** drive Georgian Military Highway (3-4h) through Cross Pass (2,379m). Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170m with view of Mount Kazbek (5,047m). Marshrutka from Tbilisi 15 GEL. **Day 5 — Kakheti wine region:** Sighnaghi ("city of love"), Bodbe monastery (St. Nino's grave), qvevri winery visits. Try Saperavi (red) and Rkatsiteli (white). Tsinandali estate. **Day 6-7 — Svaneti:** medieval defensive towers UNESCO, Mestia and Ushguli (one of Europe's highest permanent settlements, 2,200m). Skiing in Tetnuldi (winter) or trekking (summer). Budget: 500-800 EUR including guesthouses (20-40 EUR), meals (10-20 EUR), and marshrutkas. Georgia is cheap and safe.