What can you see on the way from Tbilisi to Batumi?
Stops by car: Gori, Uplistsikhe, Kutaisi, caves and the sea.
Short answer
Driving from Tbilisi to Batumi, stop at Gori and the cave town of Uplistsikhe, at Surami for local pastries, then at Kutaisi for Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery. Near Kutaisi are Prometheus Cave and the Martvili and Okatse canyons, and before Batumi you can stop at the beaches of Ureki and Shekvetili. Non-stop the drive takes about 6 hours, so with sightseeing it's easier split over two days.
Why
- Surami is famous for sweet nazuki bread sold by the roadside.
- The new road over the Rikoti Pass shortens the journey.
- Kutaisi, halfway along, is a convenient overnight stop.
Details
By train you can't make stops, though you can get off at Kutaisi Airport to see the city. In summer leave early to avoid traffic near the coast.
Tip
If stopping along the way, overnight in Kutaisi, the midpoint and a handy base for caves and canyons.
What may differ
There's summer traffic near the coast, and some sites, such as canyons, may close after heavy rain.
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Sources
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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