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Tbilisi to the Black Sea by Rail

Duration
8
From
$1,495
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Georgia Tour Overview

Tbilisi to the Black Sea by Rail

8 days by rail through Georgia's wine country, mountain villages, and Black Sea coast

Duration
8
Price
From $1,495
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
April - October

This 8-day Georgia tour takes you by rail from Tbilisi to Batumi’s Black Sea coast aboard modern Stadler trains. Travel through Georgia’s wine country where 8,000-year-old qvevri traditions still thrive, stop in remote Caucasus villages, and arrive at Batumi’s subtropical coastline. A deeply immersive Georgia travel experience that keeps your carbon footprint low, puts money directly into local hands, and gets you closer to this country than any guidebook ever could.

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Tbilisi to the Black Sea by Rail

Your Georgia Tour Itinerary

Route Overview 8 Days · Georgia
1
Day 1
Tbilisi - Crossroads of Civilizations
Your Georgia tour begins in Tbilisi — arrive at the international airport, transfer to your hotel, then dive straight into the capital. Explore the city's clandestine past at an underground printing house, visit the majestic Metekhi Church and King Vakhtang Gorgasali monument, take a scenic cable car to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views, descend through Legvtakhevi Gorge past the Tbilisi Waterfall, and end in the historic Sulphur Baths district and lively Shardeni cafe quarter.
Tbilisi Old Town
Narikala Fortress
Metekhi Church
2
Day 2
Mtskheta's Ancient Echoes and Bazaleti's Tranquil Shores
Journey to Mtskheta, Georgia's former capital. Visit the dramatic Jvari Church perched above the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, then explore the sacred Svetitskhoveli Monastery believed to house Christ's robe. Conclude with an organic lunch at a family tavern overlooking serene Bazaleti Lake.
Jvari Church
Svetitskhoveli
Bazaleti Lake
3
Day 3
Scenic Rails to Kutaisi - The Golden Fleece City
Board the Swiss-made Stadler double-decker train for a scenic 3-hour ride to Kutaisi, Georgia's second-largest city and legendary destination of Jason and the Argonauts. Explore charming old streets and the central square, visit the magnificent 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral, the UNESCO-listed 12th-century Gelati Monastery founded by King David the Builder, and the poignant Motsameta Monastery above the Rioni River.
Stadler Rail
Kutaisi Old Town
Gelati Monastery
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Day 4
Dinosaur Footprints, Soviet Echoes, and Canyon Wonders
Discover Sataplia Nature Reserve's preserved dinosaur footprints, karst caves, and ancient Colchic Forest at 1600 meters. Visit Tskaltubo, a former Soviet VIP spa town now a time capsule of grand semi-abandoned sanatoriums. End with a boat tour through the emerald Martvili Canyons and their stunning waterfall, once the private retreat of the Dadiani noble family.
Sataplia Reserve
Soviet Tskaltubo
Martvili Canyon
5
Day 5
Coastal Rails to Batumi - Black Sea Charm
Take a comfortable 2-hour Stadler train to Batumi on the Black Sea coast. Tour the famous Batumi Boulevard, European-style architecture of Europe Square, serene Nuriegel Lake, the mesmerizing Ali and Nino moving sculpture, and ride Georgia's longest cable car 250 meters up Anuria Mountain for stunning panoramic coastal views.
Batumi Waterfront
Piazza Square
Ali and Nino
6
Day 6
Unveiling Machakhela's Hidden Treasures
Venture into the Machakhela Protected Areas, closed during the Soviet era due to its Turkish border proximity. Visit the nature reserve visitor center, explore one of Georgia's oldest ethnographic museum collections, meet local cheese and honey producers, enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a regional winemaker's home, and stop at the medieval Tskhimlari arch bridge.
Machakhela Valley
Local Artisans
Tskhimlari Bridge
7
Day 7
Batumi at Leisure - Return to Tbilisi
Enjoy a free day to explore Batumi's coastline, botanical gardens, or local cuisine. In the late afternoon, board the scenic 5-hour rail journey back to Tbilisi. Upon arrival, settle into a family-run guesthouse for dinner and overnight, supporting local hospitality.
Botanical Garden
Batumi Boulevard
Evening in Tbilisi
8
Day 8
Farewell Tbilisi
Check out by noon with free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or exploration before your scheduled transfer to Tbilisi International Airport — the perfect ending to an unforgettable Georgia tour.

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Pricing & What's Included

Transparent pricing with comfort and comfort plus accommodation options.

Per Person
$1,495
Based on group of 8, Comfort option
CurrencyUSD

Group Rates

Group SizePer PersonNotes
Solo traveler$3,295Comfort option
Solo traveler$3,695Comfort Plus option
2 travelers$2,095Comfort optionDouble occupancy
2 travelers$2,295Comfort Plus optionDouble occupancy
4 travelers$1,695Comfort optionGroup rate
4 travelers$1,895Comfort Plus optionGroup rate
6 travelers$1,595Comfort optionGroup rate
6 travelers$1,795Comfort Plus optionGroup rate
8 travelers$1,495Comfort optionBest value
8 travelers$1,695Comfort Plus optionBest value

What's Included

  • Accommodation in selected category (7 nights, with breakfast)
  • Airport transfers and transportation services throughout the tour
  • Tbilisi-Kutaisi, Kutaisi-Batumi, and Batumi-Tbilisi train tickets (all 1st class Stadler rail)
  • Lunches and dinners on days and locations indicated in the program
  • Entrance tickets to all sites as per the tour program
  • Activities including wine tastings and culinary experiences as indicated
  • Professional English-speaking local guides
  • Reusable water bottle

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Lunches and dinners not indicated in the tour program
  • Personal expenses (additional hotel services, souvenir shopping, etc.)
  • Tips to guide and drivers (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
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Deposit & Payment: A 25% deposit secures your place (credit card accepted). 50% balance due 90 days before departure. Final balance due 60 days prior. ACH bank transfer available at reduced fees. Bookings within 60 days require full payment.
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Cancellation: 90+ days: full refund minus $500 admin fee. 60-89 days: 50% refund. Under 60 days: no refund. Comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is required for all participants.

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