# 3 days in Batumi: a day-by-day itinerary

> Three days in Batumi: the town, the coast to the north and the hills of Adjara. The first two days follow the 2-day itinerary: the centre with the boulevard and the Argo cable car, then the Botanical Garden and Petra Fortress. Day three: Makhuntseti Waterfall, about 50 metres high in the hills of Adjara, and Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, a 1st-century Roman camp by the sea 12–15 km south of the centre.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/in-3-days

## Day 1

1. [Ali and Nino statue](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/ali-and-nino.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 13 min on foot
2. [Batumi Boulevard](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/batumi-boulevard.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 6 min on foot
3. [Europe Square](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/batumi-europe-square.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 8 min on foot
4. [Piazza Square](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/batumi-piazza.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, open 24/7
   ↓ 7 min on foot
5. [Argo Cable Car](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/argo-cable-car.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 39 GEL return

Total with walks: 5 h 34 min

## Day 2

1. [Batumi Botanical Garden](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/batumi-botanical-garden.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 25 GEL for foreign visitors
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 42 min by transport
2. [Petra Fortress](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/petra-fortress.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ 8 GEL (unofficial)

Total with walks: 5 h 42 min

## Day 3

1. [Makhuntseti Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/makhuntseti-waterfall.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 1 h 26 min by transport
2. [Gonio Fortress](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi/gonio-fortress.md) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 10 GEL, children ≈ 2 GEL

Total with walks: 3 h 56 min

## How to spend 3 days in Batumi

Day one is the centre, day two the coast to the north, day three the hills and the south: Makhuntseti Waterfall in the morning, then Gonio Fortress on the coast south of town.

Day three is shorter — about four hours with the ride between the stops — so there is time for the beach after Gonio.

## How to get to Makhuntseti and Gonio

To the waterfall: minibus 77 Batumi–Keda from the old bus station, 40–60 minutes, cash; a taxi takes 40–50 minutes. From the road it is about 5 minutes' walk. To Gonio: bus 16 towards Sarpi or a minibus, 20–30 minutes; on the bus you pay with a Batumi Card or a contactless bank card, not cash.

## Batumi for a week

On a week by the sea, spread the trips over different days with beach days in between: Batumi works well as a base. For other parts of Georgia there are itineraries for Kutaisi and Tbilisi.

## Tips

- At the waterfall do not jump into the pool or off the bridge: the rocks are slippery.
- Buy honey and churchkhela near Makhuntseti on the way back.
- The audio guide at Gonio is worth it: without the story the foundations look like rows of stones.
- Georgia uses the lari (GEL). Cards work in most cafés and shops; keep cash for markets and minibuses.
- On summer evenings the road from Gonio back to Batumi is jammed.

## Questions

### Is 3 days in Batumi enough?

Yes for the town, the coast and a trip into the hills. With a week, add beach days in between.

### What to do in Batumi in 3 days?

The centre with the boulevard and the Argo, then the Botanical Garden and Petra, and on day three Makhuntseti Waterfall and Gonio Fortress.

### How much does a 3-day itinerary cost?

Argo 39 GEL, the garden 25 GEL, Petra about 8 GEL, Gonio about 10 GEL; the waterfall and the seafront are free.

### How do I get to Makhuntseti Waterfall?

Minibus 77 Batumi–Keda from the old bus station, 40–60 minutes, or a taxi in 40–50 minutes.

### Is Makhuntseti Waterfall free?

Yes, it is free and open all year.

### How do I get to Gonio Fortress?

Bus 16 towards Sarpi or a minibus to Gonio, 20–30 minutes.

### How much is Gonio Fortress?

About 10 GEL for adults, about 2 GEL for children 6–16, free under 6.

### What to do in Batumi for a week?

These three days plus beach days in between; Kutaisi is an easy trip from Batumi.

### Do I need a car?

No: minibuses and buses go everywhere, and there are taxis through Bolt and Yandex Go.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: the waterfall, the fortresses and the garden work for children; under-6s are free almost everywhere.

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