11 days in Tbilisi, Kutaisi & Batumi Itinerary

On the bank of the Mtkvari River and at the foot of Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi's location has given the city strategic significance since it was founded in the 5th century.

Go for a jaunt from Tbilisi to Mtskheta to see Jvari Church about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, make a trip to Tbilisi Funicular, and get to know the fascinating history of Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi.

For reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Tbilisi trip planner.

Baku, Azerbaijan to Tbilisi is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. February in Tbilisi sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Kutaisi.

Kutaisi is the legislative capital of Georgia, and its 3rd most populous city. Get out of town with these interesting Kutaisi side-trips: Monastery Martvili (in Martivili) and Prometheus Cave (in Kumistavi). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Bagrati Cathedral, deepen your understanding of the past and present with a heritage tour, take in breathtaking views at Okatse Canyon, and view the masterpieces at David Kakabadze Fine Art Gallery.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kutaisi journey planning site.

You can drive from Tbilisi to Kutaisi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Tbilisi in February, you will find days in Kutaisi are somewhat warmer (15°C), and nights are about the same (3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Batumi.

Having invested heavily in tourism since 2010, Batumi is quickly becoming a go-to destination for visitors looking for a bustling nightlife.

Batumi is known for parks, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Batumi Botanical Gardens, enjoy breathtaking views from Alphabetic Tower, get engrossed in the history at Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo", and tour the pleasant surroundings at Batumi Boulevard.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Batumi vacation website.

You can drive from Kutaisi to Batumi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. February in Batumi sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.