About Georgia

An amazing rooftop terrace with a terrific Tbilisi view offers a new level of comfort. And this is where Envoy guests love to chill after their full day of sightseeing, lapping up the beauty of the Georgian countryside, sampling delicious Georgian food & wine.
Envoy’s terrace is positioned in the heart of the old town area. It offers panoramic views of the city below and boasts the commanding Narikala fortress above it. This is the ideal place to hang out in the evenings, a cold ‘Natakhtari’ beer or ‘Saperavi’ wine in hand, appreciating the terrific views of Tbilisi. You can watch the cable cars go past above your head. Often you see fireworks at night celebrating special events. And did we mention the amazing sunrise and sunsets? Make sure to have your camera ready for that perfect instagram shot to make all your friends inspired by your travels!
We have added custom designed furniture to our terrace. Cleverly designed and crafted with a balance of creativity and practicality. Masterfully created by our very own talented team members. So now you can now enjoy stretching out on our day bed, watching the city from our ‘bar’ table or chatting to some new friends you’ve made. And this is what makes our guests enjoy about envoy most of all. New friends! Come and enjoy this view with us š
Plan your trip around the holidays and festivals to make most of your travel time,
The following is a list of all significant dates noted in Georgia:
DateĀ | CelebrationĀ | Detail |
Jan 1 & 2 | New Year | Celebrations commence from Eve of 31st December |
Jan 7 | Christmas | As celebrated by the Georgian Orthodox Church |
Jan 19 | Epiphany | Baptism of the Lord Jesus as marked by the Georgian Orthodox Church |
Mar 3 | Mother’s Day | Remember to always call your Mum even while you are travelling! |
Mar 8 | International Women’s Day | Mother’s get double attention this week in March š |
Apr | Easter | The Orthodox Easter is typically celebrated a week after Easter celebrated by other churches. The date varies yearly. |
Apr 9 | Day of National Unity | Commemoration of the April 9 tragedy 1989 (also known as Tbilisi Massacre, Tbilisi tragedy) when on Rustaveli Avenue, in Tbilisi an anti-Soviet demonstration was dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries. |
May 9 | Victory Day | Remembrance of war hero’s |
May 12 | St Andrea Day | Celebration of day of Apostle Andrew the ‘first-called’, founder of Georgian Orthodox Church |
May 26 | Independence Day | On May 26, 1918 National Council of Georgia declared national independence of Georgian people and creation of Democratic Republic of Georgia. The statehood of Georgia was restored after 117 years (from 1801) |
Aug 28 | St Mary’s Day | Day of Assumption of Mary observed |
Oct | Tblisoba | Celebrations for the city of Tbilisi falls in October. Date is announced usually very close to the date. The city comes alive with a celebration of the Georgian culture. |
Oct 14 | Svetitskhovloba | Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (in Mtskheta)(Celebration of first Christian church in Georgia. According to chronicles, holy chyton (shirt) of Savior is buried under this church) |
Nov 23 | Saint George’s Day | Saint George (in Georgian: į¬įįįįįįįįį įį, āātsminda giorgiāā) is a patron saint of Georgia |
Here’s a quick snapshot of Georgian history lesson as a form of introduction and orientation.
Don’t worry, we wont test you on it š Its just to help provide a richer understanding while travelling through our region. So…
So what currency is used in Georgia? Whats the population? Here’s a few main facts giving you a little background on Georgia.
Official Name: | GeorgiaĀ (in Georgian itĀ is referred to as Sakartvelo) |
Language: | Georgian |
National Flag: | ![]() |
Currency: | Georgian LariĀ (GEL) |
Head of State: | President |
Area: | 69,700 sq km |
Capital: | Tbilisi |
Population: | approximately 5 million |
States/Province: | 12 (9Ā Regions, 2 autonomous republicsĀ plus Tbilisi) |
For more general information visit: Ā GeorgiaĀ (Wiki)
An old and quite unique language, Georgian belongs to the family of Kartvelian language. Travelling through Georgia, you may also come across people speaking in Svan and Megrelian (North West of Georgia) and Laz (on the Black Sea Coast). There are also a wide range of dialects spoken.
The Georgian Alphabet is so unique, you’re bound to find yourself keeping a ticket or a label of something in your travel diary as a sample to wow your friends with when you get back home (Coke bottle labels are the best! š ).
So you are here for a few days and would like to give the language a go. Let us start by warning you that it is a constant rich language, so you need to add a dash of courage and give it a go. You’ll bring much joy to those who hear you try our language. Its fun and learning a few words is the best souvenir to take home!
Basic Conversation
English | Georgian |
Hello | Gamarjoba |
How are you? | Rogor khahrt? |
Thank you | Madlobt |
Please | Tu sheidzleba |
Yes | Deeakh |
No | Ara |
What is the time? | Romeli saatia? |
How much is this? | Ra ghirs? |
What is your name? | Ra gkāvia? |
Where isā¦? | Sad aris…? |
Good morning | Dila mshvidobisa |
Good night | Dzili nebisa |
Of Interest to Tourists
English | Georgian |
Bank | Bankee |
Currency Exchange | Valootees |
Pharmacy | Saapteeako |
Grocery Store | Sasoorsato maghazia |
Shop | Maghazia |
Hospital | Saavadmqoposhee |
Doctor | Ekeemee |
Market | Bazarze |
Toilet | Tualetis |
City Center | Kalakees tsentrshee |
Closed | Dakhooroolia |
Open | Gakhsna |
Church | Eklesia |
Castle | Tseekhe |
Lake | Tba |
Camera | Kamera |
Numbers
Numbers | |
1 | Ertee |
2 | Oree |
3 | Samee |
4 | Otkhee |
5 | Khootee |
6 | Ekvsee |
7 | Shveedee |
8 | Rva |
9 | Tskhra |
10 | Atee |
20 | Otsee |
30 | Otsdaatee |
40 | Ormotsee |
50 | Ormotsdaatee |
60 | Samotsee |
70 | Samotsdaatee |
80 | Otkhmotsee |
90 | Otkhmotsdaatee |
100 | Asee |
1,000 | Atasee |
2,000 | Oriatasee |
100,000 | Asee atasee |
1,000,000 | Meeleeonee |
Days of the Week
English | Georgian |
Monday | Orshabatee |
Tuesday | Samshabatee |
Wednesday | Otkhshabat |
Thursday | Khootshabatee |
Friday | Paraskevee |
Saturday | Shabatee |
Sunday | Kveera |