3-Day Itinerary for Georgia Country in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Tbilisi
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Tbilisi International Airport

    Begin your journey in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. Visit the Old Town, which showcases a series of winding streets, old brick houses with wooden balconies and charming courtyards. Take a cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress which offers panoramic views of the city and a chance to explore ancient history. Have lunch at 8000 Vintages, a leading Georgian restaurant which serves the best of local cuisine. Then visit the Tbilisi Botanical Garden before heading to the Sulfur Baths for a relaxing time. End the day with a visit to the Bridge of Peace, a pedestrian bridge illuminated with numerous LED fixtures.

  2. Day 2: Mtskheta and Kazbegi
    1 hour 20 minutes (42 miles) from Tbilisi

    On the second day, leave Tbilisi and embark on a day trip to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the most sacred places in Georgia, and Jvari Monastery, a symbol of the country's conversion to Christianity. Head up to Kazbegi, located at the foot of Mount Kazbek. Enroute to the Gergeti Trinity Church, enjoy the stunning panoramas of the Caucasus Mountains. After visiting the church, head back to Tbilisi.

  3. Day 3: Batumi
    5 hour 30 minutes (280 miles) from Tbilisi

    On the final day, take a long road trip of 280 miles to Batumi, the exotic coastal city of Georgia. Start with visiting the Batumi Botanical Garden, a picturesque place which has a significant collection of plants from all over the world. Head to the Batumi Boulevard, a 7 km stretch along the Black Sea offering stunning views and plenty of diversions, including a Ferris wheel and water park. Then, head to the Ali and Nino Statue, a 7-meter-high steel sculpture of a man and a woman moving towards each other. Before leaving Batumi, have dinner at Chashnagiri Restaurant which offers the best of Georgian cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • 8000 Vintages (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Tbilisi Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 300)
  • Sulfur Baths (2-3 hours, INR 1000)
  • Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Jvari Monastery (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Batumi Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, INR 500)
  • Chashnagiri Restaurant (1 hour, INR 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3200

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Uplistsikhe, an ancient town located 100 km from Tbilisi. Cut down the road trip to Batumi by taking a flight which costs INR 4000 per person. If you have less time, skip Batumi and explore the city of Gori, childhood home of Joseph Stalin.

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