Start with a relaxed Georgian breakfast at Fabrika (hip multi-space) or Café Littera (garden setting inside the Writers’ House); both open ~8:00am and serve excellent coffee and local pastries.
Ride the cable car (check current hours, typically from morning) up to Narikala for panoramic views over Tbilisi and a short walk through the old fortress walls.
Stroll through the historic bath district; see the domed sulfur bath houses and the lively Meidan square with its cafes and artisan shops. Baths operate with private rooms from morning into evening—book in advance if you want a bath.
Enjoy modern Georgian cuisine at Café Littera or try classic khinkali and regional dishes at Pasanauri; most central places open for lunch from 12:00pm.
Early breakfast in Tbilisi and depart by private car or guided tour along the Georgian Military Highway toward Kazbegi; leaving early avoids midday traffic and gives the best light for photos.
Lunch at a local guesthouse or Rooms Hotel Kazbegi restaurant with Mt. Kazbek views; most mountain restaurants serve hearty Georgian stews and fresh salads.
Visit the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church under Mt. Kazbek (the church is accessible by a 1.5–2 hour one-way hike or ~30–45 minute 4x4 drive). The church is open all day; the views are the highlight.
Quick breakfast in Tbilisi and a short drive (20–30 minutes) to Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital; leave by 8:00–8:30am to beat crowds at the main churches.
Short drive up to Jvari Monastery for sweeping views over the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers; the site is open daylight hours and is a great photo stop.
Explore Uplistsikhe (open ~9:00–20:00 in summer)—an ancient rock-hewn town with streets, temples and theatres carved into the rock; excellent for walking and photography.
Visit Prometheus Cave, a large show cave known for stalactites, stalagmites and lighted underground passages; typical opening 10:00–18:00 but check seasonally.
Go to Sataplia Reserve (dinosaur footprints, karst caves, lookout points) which usually opens around 9:00–18:00; great for easy walks and views over the Colchis plain.
Visit Gelati Monastery (UNESCO) and nearby Bagrati Cathedral (both typically open 10:00–18:00); Gelati is a major medieval cultural site with frescoes and monastery buildings.
Return to the Boulevard for evening beach time and consider the Batumi cable car to Anuria hill (Argo) for a sunset panorama of the city and sea; check cable car hours (often until dusk).
Early breakfast and depart by road to Tbilisi (~5–6 hours) or take a domestic flight from Batumi to Tbilisi if you prefer a quick transfer; check flight schedules and book in advance.
If you return by road, arrive mid/early afternoon; have lunch and visit the Dry Bridge flea market for Soviet memorabilia and antiques (markets usually active through afternoon).
Ride the funicular to Mtatsminda Park for city views and a relaxed walk (funicular typically runs from late morning until late evening); good for final photos of Tbilisi.
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for departures or return to your hotel if your flight is the next day; allow 30–60 minutes for city transfers and extra time for international check-in.