Batumi is Georgia's seaside capital — a subtropical Black Sea city where palm-lined boulevards meet medieval fortresses and Soviet-era architecture blends with gleaming modern towers. This 2-day tour takes you from Tbilisi to Batumi with scenic stops along the way, giving you a full day to explore the city's highlights.
Day 1: Transfer Tbilisi → Batumi with stops in Gori and Borjomi. Batumi Boulevard, Piazza Square, dinner with a sea view. Free time at the beach in the evening.
Day 2: Gonio Fortress (Roman, 1st century AD), Batumi Botanical Garden — 113 hectares of subtropical plants. Return to Tbilisi.
The best time is June–September, when the water warms to +25°C. May and October are also lovely but too cool for swimming. In winter Batumi is beautiful and uncrowded — just don't expect the beach.
Day 1. 07:30 — departure from Tbilisi. The Tbilisi–Batumi highway (330 km). 10:00 — stop in Gori for coffee and a look at Goristsikhe fortress on the hill. 12:00 — Borjomi: 30 minutes at the mineral springs in the national park — you can drink directly from the taps, each spring has a distinct mineral taste. 14:30 — arrival in Batumi. Check in to the hotel near the seafront (I recommend the zone between Rustaveli Avenue and the beach — 10 minutes walk to the sea). 16:00 — walk along Batumi Boulevard: 7 km hugging the Black Sea. Ferris wheel at the far end of the promenade, Alphabet Tower (130 m, lift ₾3). 19:30 — dinner at Piazza Square with a view of the fountain and city hall. The square is small but the atmosphere is straight out of an Italian town. I recommend the fish restaurant with a terrace on the second floor.
Day 2. 09:00 — breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 — Gonio Fortress (18 km from Batumi, 15 minutes by car). A Roman fortress from the 1st century AD with 22 towers and a 900-metre perimeter. According to legend, the Apostle Matthew is buried here. Entrance ₾3. 12:00 — Batumi Botanical Garden (5 km from the centre, bus #31 or taxi ₾5). 113 hectares of subtropical plants, a Japanese garden, bamboo grove. Ticket ₾15. 14:30 — lunch in Batumi with traditional Adjarian food: Adjarian khachapuri (flatbread boat with egg and butter), or muta (aubergine with walnuts). 16:00 — departure for Tbilisi. Arrival around 21:00–22:00.
Don't plan Batumi as a day trip — the drive alone is 10 hours round-trip. A minimum of 2 days and 1 night is essential. If you want to save time on the return, I'll drive you there and you can take the overnight train back (₾35, sleeping compartment) — it's actually a great experience. In summer, book your hotel early — good rooms near the sea fill up fast.
Ready to book?
Timur is a private English-speaking guide with a 4.9 rating. Groups up to 7 people, pickup from your hotel, 10% deposit on booking.
More about private tours in Tbilisi →By car it takes about 5–5.5 hours. This tour includes scenic stops along the way, so you arrive in Batumi roughly 7 hours after departure from Tbilisi.
Batumi Boulevard, Piazza Square, the Alphabet Tower with its panoramic lift, the Black Sea promenade, and the Old Town — these are the key highlights of the city tour on Day 2.
June–September is swimming season with warm sea (+25°C). May and October offer fewer crowds and pleasant weather for exploring the city on foot. Winter is quiet and beautiful but too cold for the beach.
Yes — one night in a comfortable 3-star hotel near the Batumi seafront is included in the price from ₾250.
Batumi Boulevard, Black Sea promenade, Piazza Square, Gonio-Apsaros Fortress (1st century AD), Batumi Botanical Garden, and the old town with its fascinating blend of European and Eastern architecture.
Batumi is Georgia's seaside capital on the Black Sea. By plane from Tbilisi: 40 minutes (from ₾30 on Georgian Airways). By overnight train: 5 hours on the Stadler express (from ₾25, business class ₾40). By car: 5–6 hours via Khashuri and Kutaisi on a good quality road. Batumi has a mild subtropical climate: winters +8–12°C, summers +28–32°C. Best season: May–June (warm without the crowds) and September (the velvet season, sea +24°C). Key landmarks: Piazza Square (modelled on a Venetian square), Batumi Boulevard (7 km of seafront promenade), Botanical Garden (entrance ₾15, 113 ha of tropical plants).
The tour departs from your hotel in Tbilisi. I pick you up in a comfortable air-conditioned car. Maximum 7 guests per group — individual attention guaranteed. Payment: GEL cash or bank transfer. Book via WhatsApp — I reply within 10–15 minutes and send a confirmation with the full itinerary.
In high season (May–October) I recommend booking 3–5 days in advance. Off-season, a day's notice is fine. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. In bad weather we reschedule at no extra charge.
Transfer from your hotel and back, private tour service in English, all route stops, bottled water en route, and 1 night hotel accommodation. Not included: meals (average restaurant bill ₾25–40), Botanical Garden entrance (₾15), personal shopping.
Related Tours
Old Tbilisi Walking Tour · Kazbegi from Tbilisi · Tbilisi Walking Tour · Tbilisi Night Tour · Kakheti Wine Tour
Highly recommend if you want the best advice and travel services across Georgia.
Wonderful trip to Kakheti! The wine was amazing — everyone should visit Georgian vineyards at least once.
Booked a private tour for four. Timur is a true professional: knows the history and tells it in a fascinating way.
Wonderful excursion, thank you so much! Everything was top-notch.
Everything went perfectly, highly recommend!
We went to Kazbegi — Timur convinced us the special atmosphere was worth it. Snow by the church, silence. The most romantic day of the trip.