Georgia in 10 Days: High Mountains to the Black Sea
Travel the length of Georgia by train and mountain minibus. Pair the high-alpine tundra of Stepantsminda and historic monasteries of Kutaisi with the subtropical boulevard, fresh seafood, and modern architecture of Batumi.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Tbilisi Arrival & Sololaki District
TbilisiArrive in Tbilisi. Explore the historic district and dine at a traditional tavern in Old Town.
Sulfur Baths & Narikala Fortress
TbilisiSoak in the historic sulfur baths of Abanotubani and explore Narikala fortress walls.
Scenic Military Highway to Kazbegi
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)Ride north to Stepantsminda past Ananuri Fortress and the alpine Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument.
Gergeti Trinity Church & Truso Gorge
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)Hike to Gergeti Church with views of Mount Kazbek and explore nearby volcanic mineral springs.
Return to Tbilisi & Evening Wine Tasting
TbilisiReturn south to Tbilisi. Sample traditional Georgian qvevri amber wines in the Dry Bridge area.
Kutaisi Historic Capital & Green Bazaar
KutaisiTake the train west to Kutaisi. Sample local Imeretian cheeses and fruits at the central market.
Gelati Monastery & Prometheus Cave
KutaisiTour UNESCO-listed Gelati Monastery and the vast underground stalactite halls of Prometheus Cave.
Coastward to Subtropical Batumi
BatumiTake the 2-hour minibus or train to Batumi on the Black Sea. Stroll along the 7-kilometer seaside palm boulevard.
Batumi Botanical Garden & Adjarian Khachapuri
BatumiExplore the dramatic cliffside botanical gardens at Green Cape and taste authentic boat-shaped khachapuri.
Stadler Double-Decker Train Back to Tbilisi
TbilisiBoard the modern Swiss Stadler KISS train crossing the mountain pass back to Tbilisi for your flight.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 7 days, drop Batumi and focus on the central mountain corridor of Tbilisi and Kazbegi.
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