Destination
Tsikhisdziri
A cliff-top beach under the ruins of Byzantine Petra, with steps down to the water.
How to get to Tsikhisdziri
By car, Tsikhisdziri is about 5 h 20 min from Tbilisi (344 km). The closest airport is Batumi International Airport, about 35 min away by car (28 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
5 h 20 min
344 km
From the nearest airport
35 min
Batumi International Airport · 28 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
2–4 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Petra fortress
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Kobuleti's long beach
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Sea
- Culture & history
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.
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Tsikhisdziri
- How far is Tsikhisdziri from Tbilisi?
- About 5 h 20 min by car, 344 km.
- Which airport is closest to Tsikhisdziri?
- Batumi International Airport, about 35 min away by car (28 km).
- When is the best time to visit Tsikhisdziri?
- Summer.
- How many days do I need in Tsikhisdziri?
- 2–4 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
