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The Pearl of the Black Sea

A seven-day crossing of Georgia from the capital to the Black Sea, taking in Kazbegi in the high Caucasus, the boat ride through Martvili Canyon and two nights in Batumi.

7 days, 6 nightsDuration
4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

A seven-day crossing of Georgia from the capital to the Black Sea, taking in Kazbegi in the high Caucasus, the boat ride through Martvili Canyon and two nights in Batumi.

Trip highlights

  • 01A boat ride 300 metres up the jade-green Martvili Canyon, included
  • 02Two nights in Batumi on the Black Sea
  • 03The Batumi Botanical Garden on Green Cape, 111 hectares above the sea
  • 04Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 metres, reached by four-wheel drive
  • 05The Gudauri Panorama over the Devil’s Valley
  • 06Jvari and Svetitskhoveli at Mtskheta, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tbilisi → Batumi

2 cities.
The route2 cities.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

You are met at Tbilisi International Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in.

overnight
Tbilisi

What's included

Included in your trip9 items covered in this fare
Your hotels
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
Meals
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
Transport
  • Return airport transfers, timed to your flights
  • Private air-conditioned transport throughout the programme
  • Four-wheel-drive transfer up to Gergeti Trinity Church
Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees to the Tbilisi cable car, the Tbilisi Botanical Garden, the Batumi Botanical Garden and Martvili Canyon including the boat ride
Guide
  • English-speaking driver-guide on all touring days
Refreshments
  • Bottled water in the vehicle on excursion days
Other
  • Support from our local team throughout the trip
Plan and pay separately6 items not covered by this fare
Not included
  • International flights to and from Tbilisi
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities such as the Argo cable car, the Botanical Garden zip line, paragliding, the funicular and the river boat
  • Tips and personal expenses
Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees other than those listed as included
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Tbilisi4 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Batumi2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel

Your hotel names are confirmed before you travel. Where alternatives are listed, the confirmed property will be a 4-star hotel of the same standard.

Meeting & drop-off
You're met atTbilisi International Airport, arrivals hallReport by On arrival, timed to your inbound flight
You're dropped atTbilisi International Airport, departuresBy about Timed to your outbound flight

Arrival information: Return airport transfers are included. We match both transfers to your flight times, so please send us your flight details once ticketed.

Sightseeing visits are planned in the itinerary. Admission tickets and monument fees are paid separately.

Kazbegi
KazbegiDay 3
GudauriDay 3
AnanuriDay 3

Indicative monthly averages for the route cities shown, not a forecast. Figures are omitted where city data is unavailable.

Tbilisi · Batumi

IdealGoodFairAvoid
NovFair
Tbilisi
Average High
12°C
Rainfall
30mm
Batumi
Average High
15°C
Rainfall
115mm
Essential

Check your documents before you travel

  • Carry a passport valid for the whole of your stay in Georgia.
  • Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are not included in this package; check them well before you book flights.
  • Keep a copy of your booking confirmation and your hotel details with you.

Altitude, sun and mountain weather

  • Gergeti sits at roughly 2,170 metres and is reached by four-wheel drive on a rough track.
  • Mountain weather turns quickly; a warm layer and a waterproof are worth carrying even in summer.
  • Travel insurance is not included and we strongly recommend arranging it.

Footwear and layers

  • Old Tbilisi, Sighnaghi and Mtskheta are cobbled; shoes with grip matter more than anything else you pack.
  • Shoulders and knees should be covered inside churches and monasteries, and women are asked to cover their hair at some of them.
  • A scarf in your day bag solves the dress requirement at every religious site on the route.

Currency and card use

  • The local currency is the Georgian lari; cards are widely accepted in Tbilisi and Batumi and less so in villages.
  • Wine bought at the cellar door, optional activities and meals other than breakfast are settled locally.
  • Tipping is discretionary and not included in the package price.

Common questions

Is the Martvili Canyon boat ride included?

Yes. The canyon entrance and the boat are both in the package. The ride runs about 300 metres up the gorge and back, and it is the part of western Georgia most people remember.

How long are the drives to and from Batumi?

The run west is 425 km and the return through Mtskheta is 400 km, both seven to eight hours with the stops included. They are genuinely long days and the honest price of reaching the coast in a week.

Can we swim at Batumi?

In season, yes — the beach runs the length of the boulevard. It is pebble rather than sand, and the water is comfortable from roughly June to September. The itinerary leaves you the evenings in Batumi free.

What is the Batumi Botanical Garden like to walk?

It covers 111 hectares on a headland, so the paths run up and down and the full circuit takes a couple of hours at a relaxed pace. The views down onto the sea are the reason to do it, and there is a zip line inside the garden if you want it, payable locally.

Do we go inside the churches at Mtskheta?

Yes, both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli. Shoulders and knees should be covered and women are asked to cover their hair; a scarf in your bag is enough.

Is this too much ground for seven days?

It is a full itinerary and two of the days are long drives. If you would rather stay east and skip the coast, our shorter Georgia programmes cover Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Kakheti without the 800 kilometres of driving that Batumi adds.

Policies & booking terms
Booking terms
  1. Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
  3. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
  4. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
  5. Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
  6. Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
  7. The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
  8. All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
  9. No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
  10. The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
  11. All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  12. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
  13. Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.

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