Destination
Sarpi
The border village: a pebble bay, water you can see the bottom of, and Turkey across the fence.
How to get to Sarpi
By car, Sarpi is about 6 h from Tbilisi (378 km). The closest airport is Batumi International Airport, about 20 min away by car (14 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
6 h
378 km
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Summer
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Gonio Fortress
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Batumi and the boulevard
- The Green Cape botanical garden
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Sea
What to eat here
- Adjarian khachapuri
- Borano
- Sinori
The wine: Chkhaveri again, and the small home cellars of the Keda gorge.
The cooking of Adjara. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Sarpi
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Sarpi
- How far is Sarpi from Tbilisi?
- About 6 h by car, 378 km.
- Which airport is closest to Sarpi?
- Batumi International Airport, about 20 min away by car (14 km).
- When is the best time to visit Sarpi?
- Summer.
- How many days do I need in Sarpi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
