Two days in Tbilisi, a mountain day to Gergeti Trinity Church, the drive west to the monasteries and caves around Kutaisi, then the Black Sea coast at Batumi.
7 days, 38 stopsBalanced paceApr to Jun, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Tbilisi old town
The fortress hill and old churches in the morning, with the clock tower puppets and the bars of Shardeni Street at dusk.
1
9:45 AMNarikala FortressRide the cable car from Rike Park or climb on foot; the Mother of Georgia statue stands on the same hill.About 1 hour 45 min here
Cable car or walk up
Walk down about 25 min
2
12:00 PMErekle II StreetEat lunch on Erekle II street, in the old town and a few steps from Sioni Cathedral.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
3
1:30 PMSioni CathedralThe cross of St. Nino, the most sacred relic of the Georgian Orthodox Church, is kept north of the iconostasis.About 45 min here
Open to visitors
Walk about 12 min
4
2:30 PMAnchiskhati BasilicaTbilisi's oldest church, from the 6th century, is known as the Cathedral of the Bells.About 1 hour 15 min here
Open to visitors
Walk about 12 min
5
4:00 PMOptionalBridge of PeaceCross the modern bridge over the Mtkvari and look back at the old town.About 2 hours 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 25 min
6
6:45 PMGabriadze Clock TowerA puppet scene plays in the square outside the Gabriadze theatre every day at 12:00 and 19:00.About 30 min here
Free to view from the street
Walk about 10 min
7
7:30 PMShardeni StreetShardeni Street is known for bars and restaurants; try khinkali and khachapuri over a long dinner.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book a driver or carThe long legs between Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, Kutaisi and Batumi suit a private driver or a rental car.
Mind the mountain weatherStepantsminda stays chilly even in summer, so pack warm clothes for the day to Gergeti Trinity Church.
Choose your airportsTbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi all have international airports, so you can fly in and out of different cities.
Carry your insuranceTourists must show health and accident cover of at least 30,000 GEL at the border.
Carry some cashCards work almost everywhere, but small lari notes help at markets and in villages.
Where to stay for this plan
Spend nights two and three in Tbilisi, nights four and five in Kutaisi and nights six and seven in Batumi, close to the center of each.
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