# North of Batumi — Petra Fortress, Kobuleti and the Shekvetili Pines

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
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€160 per person6 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

A half-day north of [Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/) combining the Byzantine ruins of Petra Fortress, the seafront at [Kobuleti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/) and the pine-backed beach at [Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shekvetili/).

The route

[Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/)[Kobuleti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/)[Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shekvetili/)

Why this tour

- —Petra Fortress at Tsikhisdziri, a 6th-century Byzantine stronghold on a cliff above the Black Sea

- —[Kobuleti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/)'s pebble beach and promenade, 45 minutes from [Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/)

- —[Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/) or [Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shekvetili/)

Itinerary

08:30Pickup from your [Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/) hotel, drive north along the coast road.

09:15Petra Fortress at Tsikhisdziri: Byzantine walls and a basilica on a bluff over the sea, with views back toward [Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/).

10:30[Kobuleti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/) promenade and pebble beach, a working Ajaran resort town with wetlands nearby.

11:30Drive to [Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shekvetili/) for the pine-lined beach and a look at the Black Sea Arena from outside.

12:15Tsitsinatela park, a family amusement park with rides and green space.

13:00Fish lunch at a seafront restaurant (not included, paid on site).

14:00Return drive to [Batumi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/batumi/), arrival by approximately 14:30.

Included

- ✓ 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

Not included

- — Lunch and drinks

- — Petra Fortress entrance fee (checked at booking)

- — Tsitsinatela park rides and entrance (checked at booking)

- — Personal travel insurance

Good to know

- · Petra Fortress involves uneven ground and some stairs, wear closed shoes

- · Pebble beaches at [Kobuleti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kobuleti/) and [Shekvetili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Questions

**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](/verified/).

*Image: Ruins of an early medieval church and defensive walls at the Petra Open Air Museum, Tsikhisdziri. Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

*Image: The Black Sea coastline stretches below the hilltop site of Petra Fortress. Photo: AlexandreAssatiani / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0*

Visitors explore the grassy ruins of Petra Fortress near Tsikhisdziri, Adjara. · Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0