Georgia Private Tour with Mountains & Batumi Sea

Summary

Tbilisi to Kazbegi & Batumi: Culture, Caves, and Coast

Step into Georgia’s living story: wander Tbilisi’s sulphur baths at dawn, taste khinkali high in the Caucasus, drift through Martvili Canyon’s emerald waters near Batumi, and share laughter with locals along the way. With private transfers and an expert guide handling every detail, you’ll collect moments you’ll remember long after your return.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled out of Tbilisi before the city was really awake — our guide, Lasha, had this habit of humming old folk songs under his breath as we crossed the river. First stop was the sulphur baths district. The air smelled faintly like boiled eggs (not my favorite), but it’s oddly comforting once you get used to it. Lasha told us how locals still come here for birthdays or just to gossip. I tried to picture myself soaking in those tiled rooms while steam curled around the domes outside. We wandered through Shardeni Street too — tiny cafés opening up, someone sweeping crumbs into the street, a dog sleeping right in the middle of the path like he owned it.

The drive up toward Kazbegi felt like moving through layers of history — Jvari Monastery perched above Mtskheta with its stone walls catching morning light, then Ananuri castle by that glassy blue reservoir (I kept trying to get a photo from the car window but failed every time). Lunch somewhere near Gudauri: khinkali dumplings steaming on a wooden table, my fingers clumsy with the folds. Lasha laughed when I tried to pronounce “mtsvadi” — I probably butchered it. The wind at Gergeti Trinity Church nearly knocked me sideways; clouds racing past Mount Kazbegi made everything feel temporary and huge at once. I still think about that view sometimes when I’m stuck in traffic back home.

Next day was caves and canyons near Kutaisi — Prometheus Cave is colder than you’d expect inside, and water drips echo everywhere. Our group fell quiet there for once. Okatse Canyon had this metal walkway that wobbled just enough to make me nervous (don’t look down if you’re scared of heights). By Kinchkha Waterfall, spray hit my face and I realized my shoes were soaked through but honestly didn’t care anymore. The road snacks — walnuts in honey from a roadside stall — might’ve been my favorite food all week.

Batumi surprised me most. It’s got this faded seaside glamour: old houses with mermaids carved above doorways, coffee shops where everyone seems to know each other. We took a boat through Martvili Canyon — water so green it looked fake in photos — while our boatman pointed out birds nesting in cracks overhead. At night in Batumi there’s music everywhere; one guy played accordion on Europe Square until midnight while kids danced around him barefoot. I never really figured out what time people go to sleep here.

The last morning driving back to Tbilisi felt quieter somehow; maybe we were all just tired or maybe Georgia gets under your skin more than you expect. There’s something about those mountains and sea air that lingers long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and Hotel Transfer

• Airport greeting and transfer to hotel

Day 2 — Tbilisi and Mtskheta Tour

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Jvari Monastery
• Explore Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
• See Chronicle of Georgia monument
• Visit Leghvtakhevi waterfall
• Walk Shardeni Street
• Relax at historic bathhouses
• Visit Virgin Mary Metekhi church
• Walk Bridge of Peace
• Visit Freedom Square
• Stroll Rustaveli Avenue
• Shop for souvenirs

Day 3 — Highland Tour: Mountains and Churches

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Zhinvali Reservoir
• Tour Ananuri castle complex
• Lunch with traditional Georgian dishes
• See Friendship Monument near Gudauri
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Relax at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

Day 4 — Caves and Canyons Exploration

• Pickup and transfer to Kutaisi
• Explore Prometheus Cave
• Hike Okatse Canyon
• Visit Kinchkha Waterfall
• Overnight stay in Kutaisi

Day 5 — Batumi and Martvili Adventure

• Pickup and transfer to Batumi
• Boat trip and sightseeing in Martvili
• Visit Batumi Botanical Garden
• Transfer to hotel and free time

Day 6 — Batumi City Tour and Activities

• Walking tour of Batumi old city
• Yacht excursions and parasailing

Day 7 — Return to Tbilisi

• Transfer from Batumi to Tbilisi hotel

Top questions

How many days does this Georgia private tour last?

The tour lasts 7 days from arrival in Tbilisi until return transfer from Batumi back to Tbilisi.

Is hotel pickup included for all excursions?

Yes, hotel pickup is included for all daily tours and transfers throughout the itinerary.

Are meals included during the tour?

Lunch is provided on some days such as during the mountain excursion; other meals may be by request or at leisure.

What are some main attractions visited?

Main stops include Tbilisi Sulphur Baths, Jvari Monastery, Ananuri Castle, Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi, Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, Kinchkha Waterfall, Martvili Canyon, and Batumi city sights.

Is this tour suitable for families or children?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available upon request.

Are there any UNESCO World Heritage sites on this itinerary?

Yes, both Jvari Monastery and Mtskheta are UNESCO World Heritage sites visited during the tour.

Does the tour include transportation between cities?

Private transportation service is included between all destinations such as Tbilisi-Kutaisi-Batumi-Tbilisi.

Can I bring a service animal on this trip?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this private Georgia tour.

What’s included

Your journey includes private airport transfers both ways, daily hotel pickups for each excursion across Georgia’s mountains and coastlines, comfortable private vehicle transport between cities like Tbilisi and Batumi, guided visits led by a professional local expert at every major site (from monasteries to waterfalls), select lunches featuring traditional Georgian dishes along scenic routes or by request—and plenty of free time to explore or relax wherever you land next.