Banks:


17 Banks are operating in Georgia. TBC and Bank of Georgia are the largest ones occupying 65% of the market share. You can find their branches everywhere in the city. Working hours of the standard branches are from 10 Am to 6 PM, but they also have 24 hour service centers. You can find detailed info on the following web sites: www.tbcbank.ge, www.bankofgeorgia.ge


Dress code:


There is no general dress code in the country – You wear what you want. But be careful while visiting religious places. It is strongly preferable for women to cover their shoulders, arms and head. Entering the church in the shorts and miniskirts is also prohibited.


Public Holidays in Georgia:


To see the full list of the holidays, please see the following address
Keep in mind that during the public holidays, museums and other governmental organizations might be closed but banking services will be available anyway. You can visit 24 hours service centers


Fairs and festivals

Some festivals regularly take place in Georgia, attracting more and more tourist. The most famous of them are: Batumi Jazz Festival, Tbilisi open air, Gem Fest, Day of Tbilisi (Tbilisoba), Day of Mtskheta (Svetitskhovloba).
Within the project “Check in Georgia”, every year Black Sea Arena hosts such a famous singers and bands like Aerosmith, Sting, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Scorpions and Vanessa-Mae.


Now, Let’s study Georgian. Here are some words and phrases you may need to deserve much more favor and respect from Georgians


Gamarjoba - Hello, Hi
Madloba - thank you
Didi Madloba - thank you so much
Dila Mshvidobis – Good Morning
Sagamo Mshvidobis - Good evening
Nakhvamdis - Goodbye

What you need to see and try in Georgia for sure?


You should not leave the country without seeing Georgian traditional dances. You can watch it in all famous restaurants
You should test as more Georgian national dishes as possible - Georgian cuisine is among best food cultures in the world and it’s so diverse and differs by regions, that it needs a really long time to try it all


Advices to be taken into consideration:


Try to negotiate with taxi, do not accept the price immediately


Before changing the money in the exchange booth, pay attention what is written outside, it should be Commission free. If you see any amount of commission try to find another exchange office


Do not call the taxi from your hotel, it will cost you much more expensive, either stop it in the street or use mobile application like taxify


Be very attentive while crossing the street, even if it is a green light for you and red for the cars - usually, Georgian drivers does not respect the driving rules


In the bars and restaurant bill already includes 10%-15% service charge, so you are not obliged to pay it twice, but if you do, it will be appreciated


While visiting the villages you might be invited to someone’s home. You can accept it without constraints. Georgians are very hospitable and invitation to their own places just means they would like to show you their respect