Historic stone and brick entrance gates at Tsinandali Estate in autumn

Tbilisi to Kakheti · September 18–21, 2027

Travel, Accommodations & Visa Guide

Everything you need for a smooth journey to Georgia, staying within the gates of the Tsinandali Estate, and preparing for September in Kakheti.

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Arriving in Tbilisi (TBS) & The Gombori Pass

Fly into Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), served by direct routes from Europe and the Middle East (Istanbul, Doha, Dubai, Tehran) and convenient one-stop connections from North America and Asia. We warmly recommend arriving in Tsinandali on Saturday, September 18, 2027—one day before Sunday’s Welcome Dinner—so you can settle in and enjoy the estate and surrounding Kakheti region. From the airport, Tsinandali is a scenic 1 hour and 45 minute drive east over the forested Gombori Pass—please take a taxi or request a ride on Bolt (Georgia’s main rideshare app, equivalent to Uber) straight from Tbilisi Airport to the estate. For the return trip after the wedding, we will provide group bus transportation from Tsinandali Estate back to Tbilisi Airport (TBS).

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Staying on the Tsinandali Estate

Two wonderful hotels sit directly inside the 18-hectare Tsinandali Estate gates—steps from Monday’s ceremony and Amphitheater reception, and two minutes from Sunday’s Welcome Dinner at Shumi Estate: Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel and Park Hotel Tsinandali. We recommend booking your stay from Saturday, September 18 through Tuesday, September 21, 2027. Preferred room block rates will be shared upon RSVP.

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September Weather & Attire

September in Kakheti brings warm, sunlit late-summer afternoons (24°C–27°C / 75°F–80°F) and crisp, comfortable mountain evenings (14°C–16°C / 57°F–61°F). For the Welcome Dinner at Shumi Estate, we suggest dressy vineyard cocktail attire; for the Wedding Ceremony & Amphitheater Dinner, formal or black-tie optional attire with block heels or flats suitable for garden lawns and historic stone paths.

International Guests

Passports & Entry into Georgia

Georgia offers one of the most welcoming visa policies in the world. Here is a quick overview for our family and friends traveling from the United States, Iran, the Philippines, Europe, and beyond:

United States, UK, EU & Canada

Visa-Free Entry (Up to 1 Year)

Citizens of the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia may enter Georgia completely visa-free for up to one full year with a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.

Iranian Citizens · شهروندان ایران

Visa-Free Entry (Up to 45 Days)

Holders of Iranian passports enter Georgia visa-free for up to 45 days. Guests traveling from Iran can take direct flights from Tehran (IKA) to Tbilisi (TBS) (~1h 45m flight time), or easily fly to Istanbul (IST / SAW) and connect onward to Tbilisi. Please carry a passport with 6+ months validity, return flight ticket, hotel reservation confirmation (which we will provide), and standard travel health insurance.

Filipino Citizens

Visa-Free with US/Schengen Visa or e-Visa

Filipino passport holders who hold a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Schengen Area, Canada, UAE, or GCC countries may enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days. Otherwise, you can easily apply online through Georgia’s official e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge); let us know if you need an invitation letter!

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