A half-day north of Batumi combining the Byzantine ruins of Petra Fortress, the seafront at Kobuleti and the pine-backed beach at Shekvetili.
- —Petra Fortress at Tsikhisdziri, a 6th-century Byzantine stronghold on a cliff above the Black Sea
- —Kobuleti's pebble beach and promenade, 45 minutes from Batumi
- —Shekvetili's dark, magnetic sand beach backed by pine groves
- —A stop at Tsitsinatela park, a children's amusement park good for families
- —A view of the Black Sea Arena, one of the region's larger modern concert venues
- —Fish lunch option at a seafront restaurant in Kobuleti or Shekvetili
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private car with English-speaking driver
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Batumi
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Bottled water in the car
- ✓ All transfers between Petra, Kobuleti and Shekvetili
- — Lunch and drinks
- — Petra Fortress entrance fee (checked at booking)
- — Tsitsinatela park rides and entrance (checked at booking)
- — Personal travel insurance
- · Petra Fortress involves uneven ground and some stairs, wear closed shoes
- · Pebble beaches at Kobuleti and Shekvetili are not sand, bring footwear for the shore
- · Coastal road can be busy in July and August, quieter from October
- · Bring a swimsuit if you plan to go in the water, the Black Sea stays mild into October
- · Suitable for families, no strenuous walking beyond the fortress approach
Is Petra Fortress open in late October?
The site is open outdoors year-round; opening hours and any entrance fee are checked at booking.
Can we swim at Shekvetili or Kobuleti?
Yes, both have public beach access, though late October water temperatures are cooler than summer.
Is this trip suitable for young children?
Yes, the pace is relaxed and Tsitsinatela park is aimed at families.
What does the price include for groups?
€160 per person is based on two travellers sharing a car; solo and larger group rates are quoted at booking.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Visitors explore the grassy ruins of Petra Fortress near Tsikhisdziri, Adjara. · Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €256 ≈ $285 · 741 GEL | €256 ≈ $285 · 741 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €160 ≈ $178 · 463 GEL | €320 ≈ $357 · 926 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €152 ≈ $169 · 440 GEL | €456 ≈ $508 · 1,320 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €136 ≈ $152 · 394 GEL | €544 ≈ $606 · 1,574 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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