- Route
- Tashkent → Batumi
- Best time to go
- June–September for swimming. Batumi gets a lot of rain, so bring an umbrella.
- VisaVisa-free
- Citizens of Uzbekistan need no visa for up to 365 days. Since 1 January 2026, medical insurance for the whole trip is mandatory. Border officers may ask you to show sufficient funds.
What to see
- Batumi Boulevard
- A long seaside promenade, home to the moving "Ali and Nino" sculpture.
- Botanical Garden
- A large garden overlooking the sea at Mtsvane Kontskhi.
- Gonio Fortress
- An ancient Roman fortress south of the city.
What to try
- Adjarian khachapuri
- Boat-shaped cheese bread topped with an egg.
- Fish market
- Pick your fish at the market and a kitchen next door will cook it.
What to do
- Argo cable car
- See the city and the sea from above.
- Beaches
- The shore is pebbly, so bring water shoes.
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