This full-day shared excursion takes you from Trabzon across the Turkish–Georgian frontier at the Sarp border gate to the Black Sea resort city of Batumi. Departing at 08:00, this daily tour combines guided sightseeing, free time by the sea, and an evening light show before returning to Trabzon around 23:00. It is an easy-paced Trabzon day trip suitable for travelers aged 12 and over, led by a professional English-speaking guide.
Batumi is Georgia's vibrant Black Sea capital, famous for blending 19th-century European architecture with bold modern landmarks. Europe Square showcases the city's classical face, crowned by the statue of Medea holding the Golden Fleece — a nod to the ancient Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, which is set in this very region of ancient Colchis. Piazza Square, by contrast, offers an Italian-style atmosphere with mosaics, cafés and live music corners, while the Alphabet Tower celebrates the unique 33-letter Georgian script in a striking double-helix design.
The seafront boulevard stretches for kilometers along the shore and is home to the beloved Ali and Nino Statue, a moving sculpture inspired by a famous novel about a love divided by culture and history. On the return drive along the coastal road, you will also spot Batumi's quirky modern skyline, including the upside-down Reverse Building, the Colosseum, the Aquapark and the airport tower.
Practical notes: bring your passport and check Georgian visa requirements for your nationality in advance, as the visa is not included. There is a stop at an exchange office so you can obtain Georgian Lari, and any remaining Lari can be converted back before re-entering Turkey. Meals and drinks are at your own expense, with a lunch break at a restaurant serving Georgian cuisine. On the way back there is also a chance to browse duty-free shopping. This daily excursion involves easy walking and long but comfortable road travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
| Tour type | Shared small group · day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full Day |
| Price | From €100 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | English-speaking licensed guide |
| Stops | 3 |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
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Trabzon – Sarp Border – Batumi City Tour – Trabzon Your day begins at 08:00 with departure from Trabzon, either from the agency office or a designated meeting point depending on your reservation. After roughly three hours on the road with a comfort break, you arrive at the Sarp Border Gate, where passport and customs procedures usually take between 45 and 60 minutes depending on crowds. Once across, you meet the vehicle on the Georgian side and continue the final 15 km to Batumi. En route you pass the statues of St. Andrew and St. Matthias, apostles of Jesus, and pause at a guide-recommended exchange office to buy Georgian Lari. A panoramic stop at the Roman-era Gonio (Asparos) Castle follows before reaching the city center, where you break for lunch at a restaurant offering traditional Georgian dishes (at your own expense). The guided city tour then covers the Orthodox Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, Europe Square and the Golden Fleece Medea Statue, Piazza Square, Theater Square, Batumi Boulevard, the Alphabet Tower, the Ali and Nino Statue and the Ottoman-era Orta Mosque, followed by free time. After dark, you watch the water, sound, light and laser show, then drive back along the coastal road past the Reverse Building, Colosseum, Aquapark and airport tower. After exchanging leftover Lari and completing border formalities, you return to Trabzon, arriving at approximately 23:00.
Trabzon → Batumi → Trabzon Georgia
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