11 days in Kutaisi, Batumi & Tbilisi Itinerary

Kutaisi is the legislative capital of Georgia, and its 3rd most populous city. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take in the views from Bely Bridge, browse the fresh offerings at Kutaisi Market, contemplate the long history of Bagrati Cathedral, ponder the design of Colchis Fountain, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gelati Monastery, and finally make a trip to Motsameta Monastery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Monastery Martvili, Head underground at Prometheus Cave, and then admire the landmark architecture of Parliament Building.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Kutaisi visit planning site.

If you are flying in from Bahrain, the closest major aiports are Kopitnari Airport, Batumi International Airport and Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Kutaisi can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Lighthouse, get in on the family fun at Miracle Park, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Batumi Dolphinarium, then make a trip to Astronomical Clock, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Armenian Apostolic Church. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Panoramic Wheel, then admire the natural beauty at Batumi Boulevard, and then admire the striking features of Holy Mother Virgins Nativity Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Batumi trip tool.

Drive from Kutaisi to Batumi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Kutaisi in April, expect nights in Batumi to be about the same, around 10°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Tbilisi.

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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Mtatsminda Pantheon and Anchiskhati Basilica. Discover out-of-the-way places like Sioni Church and Museum of Illusions. On the 1st (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Legvachtahvi Gorge, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, pause for some photo ops at Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, and delve into the distant past at Narikala Fortress.

Plan trip to Tbilisi with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can fly from Batumi to Tbilisi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Tbilisi, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night.