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Thinking about planning a trip to Georgia? It might not be everyone’s go-to holiday destination at first sight, but with its friendly people, beautiful buildings, and absolutely breathtaking landscapes, visiting Georgia has become increasingly popular. Especially for nature lovers, it is a must-visit destination!
I visited Georgia for the first time last year and spent about a week in this beautiful country, and it has easily become one of my new favourite countries. So if you want to experience the beauty of Georgia yourself, then follow along my one-week Georgia itinerary.
And are you travelling by yourself and are worried about safety? Georgia has been one of the countries I have felt the safest in throughout all my travels. And I have been to more than 30 countries by myself. People were very friendly, I’ve never felt uncomfortable, and it’s easy to get around by Uber, walking and public transportation. You will be just fine!
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Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi
Start off your one-week Georgia itinerary in the capital city: Tbilisi. Tbilisi is a wonderful city, there is a lot to do, the old town is beautiful, the food is delicious and it felt very safe. Just spent the evening getting a first impression of the city.
Where to stay in Tbilisi?
I stayed at two different places, once when I arrived, and then again at the end of my trip, and both places were super nice, so I can recommend both.
Salve Hotel: This is a small hotel, located up a hill but in walking distance to the old town, and the city centre. Rooms were very affordable.
Envoy Hostel: Hostel, near the cable car. The views from the rooftop were beautiful!
Day 2: Get to know Georgia’s capital city
I always like to start off getting to know a new city by joining a free walking tour. These tours are tip-based and always give you a great first impression of the place, while also teaching you more about its history and main sights.
After the walking tour, take the cable car up for some beautiful views over the city. From up there, you’ll spot some of Tbilisi’s main attractions, like the Bridge of Peace. You can take the cable car back down, but I actually preferred walking—it leads you right back into the old town.
Also, don’t miss the stunning Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi.
And of course, one thing you absolutely shouldn’t skip while in Georgia is the food! From Khinkali (Georgian dumplings) to Khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), Georgian cuisine is truly one of a kind.
Want to know more about Tbilisi? Check out these 8 Things to know before you go!
Day 3: Day trip to Kazbegi mountain
Today, it’s time to travel to one of the most beautiful places in the world: the Kazbegi mountains. You can easily visit the Kazbegi mountains as part of a day trip from Tbilsi. This was easily the highlight of my trip and I would highly recommend it!
The tours take you from Tbilisi all the way up to the military highway to Stephantsminda, where you can find the Gergeti Trinity Church up on a mountain. One of the most iconic places in Georgia. Along the way you will also stop at the Ananuri fortress, the beautiful Gudauri viewpoint, the Russian-Georgian friendship monument and hotel Kazbegi.
The tours start around 8:30am and you will get back to Tbilisi around 8:30pm. A lot of that time, of course, is spent in the car, but it was absolutely worth it. You can read a full review of the tour I went on here, and this is the tour I went on.
Day 4: Take the train to Batumi
Next up during your one week in Georgia, it’s time to leave Tbilisi and travel to a different city in Georgia. I picked Batumi because I just wanted to hang out by the sea for a bit. But you could also travel to Kutaisi instead.
However, if you go to Batumi the train will take you around 5:30 hours (Kutaisi would be a little closer). Make sure to book the train in advance, as it does book out. I actually was a bit late with sorting my train and instead took the bus from Tbilisi to Batumi. However, on the way back to Tbilisi, I did take the train. The bus was also fine but just took a bit longer and there was also some traffic along the way. Both the bus and the train arrive at the same place in Batumi and you will have to take a quick Uber or Bolt to the centre.
But what is there in Batumi? Batumi is Georgia’s second-largest city and the capital of the Ajara region. It’s located at the Black Sea and known for lots of tourism and also gambling. It’s an interesting place, for sure.
Day 5-6: Have some relaxed time by the beach and discover Batumi
Spend the following two days relaxing by the sea, and discovering the city. Batumi also has a cable car that you can take for some nice views of the city. Everything is just about walkable within the city, so you can take your time walking around.
Make sure to try some food from the Ajara region which is unique to that region. There are also walking tours you can go on, or you can even think of embarking on a day trip from Batumi, such as visiting the stunning canyons and caves nearby.
To be honest, while I was in Batumi I didn’t have too much of a plan, so I mostly just sat on the beach reading my book and for that, it was quite nice, even though the beaches aren’t the prettiest.
Where to stay in Batumi?
I stayed at Orbi City in Batumi, but honestly I wouldn’t 100% recommend it. The whole Orbi City complex are massive apartment buildings (now 4 of them) and they are hard to miss. While the rooms were super nice (and the view!), the elevator was a nightmare. Based on there being like 50 floors and just a few elevators it would take about 10 minutes to leave the building or come back. But if I would stay here again, it would definitely be for the views, and it also was quite affordable.
Read all about my experience staying at Orbi City in Batumi!
Day 7: Travel back to Tbilisi
On your last day, take the train back to Tbilisi. Again, make sure to book the train in advance or otherwise take the bus. Then, depending on when you have your flights, you might have some time left in Tbilisi or you might be heading straight to the airport.
You can also add one more day walking around Tbilisi (that is what I did), and travel home or to your next destination in the morning or the following day.
And that pretty much completes my one-week Georgia itinerary. It’s not super busy but still filled with enough places and activities to get a good first impression of this beautiful country.
What would I have done differently?
To be honest, if I were to do the same trip again, I would probably skip Batumi. Instead, I’d go to Kutaisi—I’ve heard so many great things about it! That said, I wouldn’t have known Batumi wasn’t quite my vibe without checking it out for myself. I also would’ve loved an extra day in Tbilisi to do another day trip, since there are so many great ones to choose from. I only discovered some of them once I was already in Georgia, like the Kakheti wine region.
Still, I had an incredible time following this one-week Georgia itinerary as a solo female traveller, and I absolutely fell in love with the country. There are so many places I still want to see, which just gives me the perfect excuse to come back someday.
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