Visit Tskhinvali

Visit Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Explore the Narikala Fortress (ancient hilltop citadel with panoramic views over the city and Mtkvari River), stroll through the Old Town (cobblestone streets with traditional wooden balconies and sulfur bathhouses), see the Holy Trinity Cathedral (one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, standing 101 meters tall), and sample khinkali (dumplings) and khachapuri (cheese-filled bread) at local eateries.

Visit Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia, a disputed region on the Black Sea coast. Explore the Botanical Garden (founded in 1840 with subtropical plants and a giant sequoia), see the Abkhazian State Museum (showcasing local history and artifacts), and stroll along the waterfront promenade with views of the sea and Soviet-era architecture.

Traverse Caucasus valleys, fortress ruins, and pastoral hamlets of South Ossetia

Visit Batumi, Georgia's vibrant Black Sea resort city. Stroll along the Batumi Boulevard (7km seaside promenade with botanical gardens and modern sculptures), see the Alphabet Tower (130m tall monument celebrating Georgian script), explore the Batumi Botanical Garden (one of the largest in the former USSR with diverse plant collections), and try local dishes like khachapuri (cheese-filled bread) and khinkali (dumplings).

Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).

Visit Dublin, capital of Ireland. Explore Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript), stroll through Temple Bar (historic cultural quarter with pubs and live music), see St. Patrick's Cathedral (largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191), and tour the Guinness Storehouse (seven-story experience on the history of Ireland's famous stout).

Visit Athens, the historic capital of Greece. Explore the Acropolis (ancient citadel with the Parthenon temple, built in the 5th century BC), wander through the Plaka district (old neighborhood with narrow streets and traditional tavernas), see artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum (one of the world's greatest museums of ancient Greek art), and watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.

Visit Berlin, capital of Germany. See the Brandenburg Gate (18th-century neoclassical monument symbolizing German reunification), explore the Berlin Wall Memorial (preserved section with historical exhibits on Cold War division), visit Museum Island (UNESCO site with five museums including the Pergamon Museum with ancient artifacts), and try currywurst (iconic street food invented in post-war Berlin).