Our one-day cultural tour of Batumi incorporates the main and most interesting sights of the city and its vicinities and all this in just 5-6 hours of excursion. The exploration of Batumi begins in the oldest botanical garden in the South Caucasus, preserving an incredible collection of more than 2000 species of unique trees. Admire the nature and picturesque views of the Black Sea, then return to the old town to experience its lovely atmosphere. You can find craft shops, cozy coffee houses, interesting buildings decorated with mermaids and Atlanteans, the famous statue of Ali and Nino, the Alphabet Tower, and much more. The tour ends with a funicular ride.
Tour itinerary:
At 09:00 a.m. meet your guide and driver at your hotel. Drive to Batumi Botanical garden, which is located on the Green Cape and offers amazing views of the Black Sea. Established in 1880, it is the biggest and the oldest botanical garden in the South Caucasus, and hosts an incredible collection of more than 2,000 species of trees. We’ll return to Batumi for a walking tour around the old city. Here, most of the houses were built in the 19th century and you can feel history come alive in the rows of small shops where craftsmen are making copper ware, and in the small cafés that produce a magnificent aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The old city is known for its variety of small and intricate architectural details: buildings are decorated with chimeras, mermaids, atlantes, and other mythical creatures. We’ll also visit Batumi’s Europe Square, Piazza Square, Alphabetic tower, and Ali and Nino statue, and take a cable car ride on Georgia’s second longest cableway (about 6 minutes). End of Batumi city tour. Drop off at your hotel/place.
Driving distance: 50 km
Duration of sightseeing: 5-6 hours
Price includes:
- Private English-speaking guide;
- Entrance fees as per itinerary, including cable car ride;
- Transportation throughout the city tour.
Price does not include:
- Lunch or dinner;
- Personal travel insurance.
