Short answer: both win for different reasons. Here’s a clear comparison so you can pick your season — or plan two trips and experience both sides of Georgia.

Weather & Scenery

• Winter (Dec–Feb): Snow in Gudauri/Kazbegi, pine forests dusted white, cozy city evenings and steaming sulfur baths in Old Tbilisi. Light is soft for photography; nights are atmospheric.
• Summer (Jun–Aug): Green mountains, wildflowers, warm lakes and waterfalls, longer days for big scenic drives. Tsalka Canyon and alpine valleys steal the show.

Activities & Family Appeal

• Winter favorites: snow play, beginner ski/board lessons, cable-car views, hot baths, warm bakery stops (khachapuri right from the oven). We plan gentle days with heated café breaks and short walks suitable for kids and grandparents.
• Summer favorites: glass bridge thrills, picnic viewpoints, easy hikes, vineyard lunches, river bends for photos. Private pacing means no one is pushed beyond comfort.

Cost & Crowds

• Winter can offer value outside New Year and school holidays; mountain roads require weather-aware planning (we handle that).
• Summer is peak for GCC travelers escaping heat; book earlier for best hotel selection. Private tours help you beat crowd peaks with smart timing.

Flight & Weekend Practicality

Direct nonstops from Dubai and Sharjah keep weekends feasible in both seasons. As of Sept 2025, Abu Dhabi typically means connecting via DXB/SHJ or another hub since Wizz Air Abu Dhabi exited; we’ll help plan transfers to keep it smooth. FlydubaiFlights FromReuters

Food & Culture

• Winter: hearty stews, khinkali dumplings, warming wines; Christmas/New Year decorations add sparkle.
• Summer: outdoor feasts, vineyard courtyards, fresh produce, and golden-hour terraces.

Which should you choose?

• Pick winter if you want snow scenes, baths, and a cozy vibe with shorter drives.
• Pick summer if you want big landscapes in full color, canyons/lakes, and long daylight for photos.
• Traveling with elderly/young kids? We’ll design low-effort, high-reward days in either season — private vehicle, door-to-door pickup, flexible rests, prayer breaks, veg/halal stops.

Sample private plans

• Winter 2.5 days: Old Tbilisi + baths → Gudauri snow day → short winery lunch + fortress view.
• Summer 2.5 days: Old Tbilisi → Kazbegi/Gudauri with sunset → Tsalka Canyon & lakes.

Whichever season you choose, go private. Your time is precious; we make every hour count.
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