What is the best time to visit Georgia on the Georgia by Rail tour?

The Georgia by Rail tour operates from April to October, which covers the optimal travel season for Georgia. This timeframe offers the best weather conditions for exploring both the mountainous regions and the Black Sea coast, ensuring comfortable train travel and outdoor activities.

How long is the Georgia by Rail tour and what type of trains are used?

The Georgia by Rail tour is an 8-day immersive experience traveling primarily on modern Swiss-made Stadler double-decker trains. All train journeys are in 1st class comfort, connecting Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi through Georgia's stunning landscapes with scenic routes including a 3-hour ride to Kutaisi and a 5-hour return journey to Tbilisi.

What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are included in the Georgia by Rail tour?

The tour includes visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Gelati Monastery, a 12th-century complex founded by King David the Builder, and the sacred Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. Both sites represent treasures of Georgian spiritual and architectural heritage and are integral stops on the rail journey.

Can you see dinosaur footprints on the Georgia by Rail tour?

Yes, the tour includes a visit to Sataplia Nature Reserve where you can walk among well-preserved dinosaur footprints from various geological epochs. The site is located within ancient Colchic forest at nearly 1600 meters elevation and also features karst caves and pristine natural landscapes.

What activities are included at the Black Sea coast during the Georgia by Rail tour?

In Batumi on the Black Sea coast, you'll experience the vibrant seaside culture including tours of the famous Batumi Boulevard and European-style architecture. The tour includes riding Georgia's longest cable car 250 meters up Anuria Mountain for panoramic coastal views, plus visits to the mesmerizing Ali and Nino moving sculpture and Nuriegel Lake.

What is included in the Georgia by Rail tour price?

The tour includes 7 nights accommodation with breakfast, all airport transfers and transportation, 1st class Stadler rail tickets for all routes, specified lunches and dinners, entrance tickets to all sites, wine tastings and culinary experiences, professional English-speaking guides, and a reusable water bottle. International flights, unspecified meals, personal expenses, and tips are not included.

What makes the Machakhela region special on the Georgia by Rail tour?

The Machakhela Protected Areas were closed during the Soviet era due to their proximity to the Turkish border, making this a rare opportunity to explore previously inaccessible territory. You'll visit one of Georgia's oldest ethnographic museum collections, meet local artisan cheese and honey producers, and enjoy wine tasting at a regional winemaker's home.

What can you expect at Martvili Canyon during the Georgia by Rail tour?

At Martvili Canyon, you'll take a boat tour through emerald waters and witness stunning waterfalls in this breathtaking natural setting. This location was once the private bathing area of the noble Dadiani family, adding historical significance to the spectacular geological formations and pristine waters.

How does the Georgia by Rail tour support sustainable tourism?

The tour champions sustainable tourism by minimizing environmental footprint through primarily rail-based transportation and directly supporting local communities. You'll dine with local families at lakeside taverns, stay at family-run guesthouses, and engage with local artisan producers, ensuring your travel dollars benefit Georgian communities directly.

What historical sites will you explore in Tbilisi on the Georgia by Rail tour?

In Tbilisi, you'll explore the capital's rich history including an underground printing house from its clandestine past, the majestic Metekhi Church with King Vakhtang Gorgasali monument, and Narikala Fortress accessible by scenic cable car. The tour also includes walks through Legvtakhevi Gorge past Tbilisi Waterfall, ending in the historic Sulphur Baths district and lively Shardeni cafe quarter.

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Tbilisi to the Black Sea by Rail

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

Duration

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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.

Tbilisi to the Black Sea by Rail

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Route Overview 8 Days · Georgia

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

Historic hillside city of Tbilisi with traditional Georgian architecture and ancient fortress

Narikala Fortress

Bronze equestrian statue with rider raising arm in front of Georgian church with conical dome and cross

Metekhi Church

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.

Aerial view of ancient Georgian monastery with red tile roofs overlooking rivers and mountains near Mtskheta

Jvari Church

Svetitskhoveli

Bazaleti Lake

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.

Modern Stadler train traveling through Georgian countryside with snow-capped Caucasus mountains and lush forests

Stadler Rail

Panoramic view of Kutaisi, Georgia showing historic church and colorful buildings on hillside

Kutaisi Old Town

Ancient Georgian church interior with colorful Byzantine frescoes covering walls and dome in Kutaisi

Gelati Monastery

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.

Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Sataplia Nature Reserve museum in Georgia showcasing paleontology heritage

Sataplia Reserve

Soviet Tskaltubo

Martvili Canyon

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 skyline at dusk with illuminated skyscrapers, ferris wheel, and waterfront reflected in calm waters

Batumi Waterfront

Golden statue in illuminated plaza with ornate buildings and clock tower at dusk in Batumi

Piazza Square

Modern metallic sculptures and ferris wheel against dramatic sunset sky in Batumi, Georgia

Ali and Nino

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.

Georgian flag with red crosses flying over stone wall with mountain landscape background

Machakhela Valley

Two beekeepers in protective suits examining honeycomb frames in open grassland setting

Local Artisans

Ancient stone arch bridge over turquoise river in lush Georgian forest with traditional house

Tskhimlari Bridge

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.

Scenic coastal view of Batumi from hillside showing curved shoreline, railway, and lush green vegetation

Botanical Garden

Red and white striped lighthouse tower with palm trees and modern city skyline in Batumi, Georgia

Batumi Boulevard

Aerial view of Tbilisi's historic old town with ancient fortress walls overlooking colorful buildings

Evening in Tbilisi

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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8 travelers	$1,495	Comfort optionBest value
8 travelers	$1,695	Comfort Plus optionBest value

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.

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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