📍 Rize Departure Batumi Day Trip Information
💰 Tour Price: 1.250₺
🕓 Departure Time: 10:30 a.m. – Departure from Rize Center
🕓 Departure Time: 09:30 p.m. – Arrival at Rize Center
📍 Itinerary: Hopa → Sarp Border Gate → St. Andrew's Waterfall → Piazza Square → Europe Square → Theater Building → Poseidon Fountain → Seaside Walk → → Alphabet Tower → Ali & Nino Statue → Free Time
🧾 Entry Requirements:
* A new type of chip-enabled ID card is required (driver's license is not valid)
* The chip on the ID card must not be broken or cracked
* A foreign exit fee of 1.000₺ is required for everyone over the age of 7 (Turkish citizen)
* Even newborn babies must have a photograph on their identity card.
* It is recommended that you bring your passport with you (it may be useful in case of problems)
🥾 Difficulty Level: Travel to the city center by car, explore the city on foot.
🍽️ Meals: Turkish Restaurant in Batumi
🎒 Recommended to bring:
* ID (mandatory)
* Comfortable shoes
* Hat / sunscreen
* Water / snacks
⚠️ Warning:
The tour day may be busy. Waiting at the border, walking, and hot weather may tire you out. Please be prepared.
Day Trip to Batumi: Visa-Free Exploration from the Black Sea to Georgia! 🌅💫
How about a day trip from the beautiful Black Sea to Batumi, the jewel of our neighbor Georgia? With participants from Rize and the surrounding area, we will explore Batumi's history and modern face in a single day.
Tour Program:
We depart from Rize Çay Bardağı at 9:00 a.m.! We pick up our participants from Çayeli, Rize Airport, Pazar, Ardeşen, Fındıklı, Arhavi, and Hopa and arrive at the Sarp Border Gate after a journey of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Once customs procedures are complete, we will begin our tour with the vehicle waiting for us in Batumi. Our first stop will be the currency exchange office where we will convert Turkish Lira to Georgian Lari. Our guide will advise you on spending.
Places to Visit:
•Saint Andrew's Waterfall
•Gonio Castle (panoramic)
•Batum city center
•Central Mosque
•Piazza Square and Saint Nicholas Church
•Europe Square and Medea Statue
•Astronomical Clock Tower
•Batumi Boulevard and Poseidon Statue
•Legendary Ali and Nino Statue
At the end of the tour, you will have approximately 2 hours of free time. During this time, you can explore Batumi at your leisure or participate in the following additional activities:
•Boat tour
•City view by cable car
•Ferris wheel
•Alphabet Tower Elevator
•Swimming at Batumi beach
•Free time to explore the city
In the evening, we will return to Turkey via the Sarp Border Gate. We will arrive in Rize approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes later, usually between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., but this may vary depending on customs traffic.
Extra Activities and Average Prices (Lari):
•Lunch: 20–30 Lari
•Boat tour: 20 Lari
•Cable car: 30 Lari
•Ferris wheel: 10 Lari
•Alphabet Tower: 20 Lari
Current Exchange Rate: 1 Lari is approximately 14.30 TL (This exchange rate may vary.)
Payment: You can make tour reservations by paying a deposit or the full amount. If you pay a deposit, you can pay the remaining amount on the day of the tour by bank transfer/EFT only. Credit cards, cash, or other digital payments are not accepted on the vehicle.
Batum Crossing Rules
For a smooth crossing, please note the following:
•New ID Card or Passport: You can only enter Georgia with your new ID card or passport. You cannot enter with a driver's license or old ID card. Your ID card must not be broken or cracked, and the magnetic chip must be intact. It is your responsibility to ensure that your exit from the country is not blocked; no refunds will be given.
•Exit Fee: Every Turkish citizen over the age of 6 must pay a foreign exit fee of 710 TL.
•Photo on ID Cards: All participants, including babies, must have a photo on their ID card.
•Under 18: Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parents. If one parent is not present, a notarized consent form is required.
Phone Use and Things to Consider at the Border
In Georgia, your phone line automatically switches to international roaming, and your bill may be very high. Therefore:
•We recommend that you put your phone in airplane mode after crossing the border and use only Wi-Fi. If mobile data is enabled, high charges may appear on your bill due to apps running in the background.
•If you wish, you can purchase an international package from your operator before your trip.
•Turkish operators charge between 279-400 TL per day for international use.
•For more economical options, you can also consider eSIM solutions (such as Holafly, Airalo).
Customs Regulations:
•Over-the-counter Medications: Do not carry medications without a prescription. If you have medications with a doctor's prescription, carry the prescription with you. Medications should be in tablet form and in quantities suitable for personal use.
•Cash and Jewelry: Do not carry large amounts of cash, gold, silver, or jewelry when crossing borders.
•When leaving Turkey: Cash exceeding 25,000 TL or 10,000 Euro, or gold/jewelry exceeding approximately 80 grams may be confiscated and subject to a fine if not declared.
Upon entering Georgia: Cash exceeding 10,000 USD and jewelry exceeding 5,000 Lari must be declared.
For your safety, it is best not to carry any jewelry with you at border crossings.
Remember: If you fail to comply with the above rules, you will be solely responsible for any customs, fines, or confiscation procedures that may arise. The tour company is not responsible for such situations.
Book your spot now to enjoy a wonderful day in Batumi! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
