Arrival to Tbilisi, meeting with your driver at the arrival hall of the airport. Meeting sign: «CAPITAL GEORGIA TRAVEL».
Transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.

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Optional activities for today:

• Dinner in a local restaurant with entertainment program – Georgian folk-show. It will be your first acquaintance with the famous Georgian cuisine. The significant dish in Batumi is «Adjaran Khachapuri». Round-trip transfer included. Price – 30 USD pp.

You will start to discover of the city from the seaside boulevard where you can view the exteriors of House of Justice before moving on to some of the most spectacular city sights.
The Statue of Lovers depicts the doomed love affair of Ali and Nino, a Georgian Princess and Azerbijani Muslim who were kept apart by World War I. At 7pm each night the statues begin to move towards each other, until their metal bodies pass through one another without ever touching. A beautiful piece of romantic art which is well worth stopping off for.

You will then head to European Square, named after Batumi joined the Assembly of European Regions. In the center of the square stands a statue of Medea holding the golden fleece as a symbol of ancient Georgian connections to Europe. The square is now used for pop and musical concerts, holding up to 50,000 people. European square is also home to the German built astronomical clock, situated on the front of the former National Bank building which shows the placement of the sun, moon and planets as well as chiming the hour.

Next on the itinerary is the Alphabetical Tower , built in 2011 to symbolize the unique nature of the Georgian alphabet. The monument is built to represent the double helix of DNA, with two strands rising up to the tower, holding the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet. An elevator whisks people to the top of the tower, where a huge silver ball sits.

After the lunch break, you will visit to Botanical Garden of Batumi which was famous all over the former USSR for its unique eco-systems and a collection of various exotic plants. Located 8km north of the city and covering an astonishing 108 hectares the gardens were created by Russian botanist Andrey Nikolayevich Krasnov and opened in 1912. Now an independent institution the gardens cover many floristic sections where you can view flora from all over the world, from the subtropics to the Himalayas. The beautiful location of the gardens, rising straight out of the sea make these gardens even more worth the visit.

Later you will go to the outskirts of Batumi to visit the Gonio Fortress. This fortification is one of the most ancient constructions in Georgia, with the oldest written reference to the fortress coming from Pliny’s Natural History. Legend has it that Apsyrtus, King Aet’s son who was killed by Jason is buried within the fortress. Gonio was used by Romans for its strategic location on the shore of the Black Sea and became known for its theatre and hippodrome before coming under Byzantine influence and then being taken by the Ottomans in 1547. It is believed that Gonio holds the tomb of the Apostle Mathew within its walls however as the Georgian government prohibits digging near gravesites this is currently unverifiable.
Transfer to the hotel in the evening for your own leisure.

Today after the breakfast you will go for a tour of the mountainous region of Ajara which is considered the most beautiful region of Georgia. On our way you will see plains, mountain ranges covered in green foliage and stunning waterfalls.

We will visit the longest river of the Ajara region, Ajaristskali, and the famous medieval arched bridge of Makhuntseti. Built in the 11th century from volcanic rock boulders the thin, arched bridge is 20m long, of perfect proportions and a wonder to behold.

Progressing over the bridge we will see the mountain waterfall of Makhuntseti with crystal clear water, an excellent photographic opportunity. If the weather’s right, you may even have the chance to bathe in the curative waters held in a natural bowl formed at the bottom of the falls.

Just down the road we will visit the vineyard “Adjaris Tskali”, where the rare and exclusive wine “Chkhaveri” is produced as well as varieties of Chacha (Georgian vodka) matured with coffee and berries. (Tasting of Adjarian wine – 15 USD per person).

All in all, a day filled with natural beauty and a few man made wonders!

Breakfast in the hotel. This day is free for you to explore Batumi on your own or just relax on one of the central beaches. Your dedicated manager will be glad to recommend any venues and places to visit.

Breakfast in the hotel. This day is free for you to explore Batumi on your own or just relax on one of the central beaches. Your dedicated manager will be glad to recommend any venues and places to visit.

Breakfast in the hotel.
Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the scheduled transfer to Batumi Airport.