# To the Black Sea — Poti, Paliastomi Lake and Ureki Magnetic Sand

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
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€195 per person9 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

A full day from [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) to the Black Sea: [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/)'s port and cathedral, a boat on Paliastomi Lake in Kolkheti National Park, and [Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/)'s magnetic black sand beach.

The route

[Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/)[Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/)[Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/)

Why this tour

- —Covers three distinct coastal sites in one day: a working Black Sea port, a wetland national park, and a beach village known for magnetic sand

- —Boat trip on Paliastomi Lake inside Kolkheti National Park, reed channels and birdlife rather than open sea

- —Fish lunch in [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/), a port town rarely visited by tour buses heading straight to Batumi

- —[Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/)'s black sand beach for walking or swimming in season, with no crowds compared to Batumi or Kobuleti

- —Private car and licensed guide, pace set around your interests rather than a fixed bus schedule

- —Workable as a stand-alone coastal day from [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) without committing to a Batumi overnight

Itinerary

09:00Depart [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) by private car, driving west toward the Black Sea coast.

10:45Arrive in [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/), visit the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and the port area, with views of the lighthouse and the mouth of the Rioni River.

11:45Boat trip on Paliastomi Lake inside Kolkheti National Park, through wetland channels with reedbeds and birdlife; boat and route depend on water levels, checked at booking.

13:15Fish lunch at a restaurant in [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/).

14:30Drive south to [Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/), about 30 minutes.

15:00Free time at [Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/)'s black sand beach, known for its magnetic properties; swimming possible in season.

16:30Drive back to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/).

18:00Arrive back in [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/).

Included

- ✓ Private transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan

- ✓ English-speaking licensed guide

- ✓ Boat trip on Paliastomi Lake, Kolkheti National Park

- ✓ Fish lunch in Poti

- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kutaisi

- ✓ All tolls and parking

Not included

- — Kolkheti National Park entrance and boat fee if not covered by season ticket, checked at booking

- — Drinks at lunch

- — Personal expenses

- — Gratuities

- — Travel insurance

Good to know

- · Drive from [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) to [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/) is about 1.5–2 hours each way on the main road, longer in heavy rain

- · Swimming season on the Black Sea runs roughly May to September; by late October the sea is cool and swimming is weather-dependent

- · Bring swimwear and a towel if visiting in season, plus comfortable closed shoes for the boat and beach

- · The Paliastomi Lake boat trip depends on water levels and weather, route and duration can vary and are confirmed on the day

- · [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/)'s cathedral may have restricted visiting hours around Orthodox feast days, checked at booking

- · [Ureki](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ureki/)'s magnetic sand is dark and fine-grained; no special equipment is needed to notice the effect on small metal objects

Questions

**Can we swim at Ureki in late October?**
The sea is cool by this time of year and swimming depends on conditions; a beach walk is always possible, exact water temperature checked at booking.

**Is lunch included?**
Yes, a fish lunch at a restaurant in [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/) is included; drinks are paid separately.

**How long is the drive each way?**
About 1.5 to 2 hours from [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/) to [Poti](https://gtour.ge/georgia/poti/), depending on traffic and road conditions; total day length is around 9 hours including all stops.

**What does this tour cost?**
€195 per person is based on two people travelling together; solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted a different per-person rate on request.

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: A boat heads along a tree-lined estuary toward Lake Paliastomi. Photo: Giorgi Abdaladze / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

*Image: Tourists ride a boat across the calm waters of Lake Paliastomi. Photo: Giorgi Abdaladze / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

A tourist boat carries visitors across Lake Paliastomi in Kolkheti National Park. · Photo: Giorgi Abdaladze / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0