Destination
Zugdidi
Samegrelo's capital and the Dadiani Palace, on the road to Svaneti.
How to get to Zugdidi
By car, Zugdidi is about 5 h 10 min from Tbilisi (319 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 2 h away by car (86 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
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
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Dadiani palace
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Martvili canyon
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Elarji
- Gebzhalia
- Megrelian kharcho
- Megrelian khachapuri
- Ajika
The wine: Ojaleshi, from vines that climb trees along the Tskhenistskali river.
The cooking of Samegrelo. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Zugdidi
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Zugdidi
- How far is Zugdidi from Tbilisi?
- About 5 h 10 min by car, 319 km.
- Which airport is closest to Zugdidi?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 2 h away by car (86 km).
- When is the best time to visit Zugdidi?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Zugdidi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
