A day-by-day 7-day Georgia itinerary for Iraqi travelers: Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi and Batumi, with transport and family tips and flights via RideFly.
🔍 Book your Georgia tripGeorgia is a favorite with Iraqi travelers for its mountain scenery and its variety, from historic Tbilisi to the Caucasus peaks and the Black Sea coast. This is a suggested 7-day plan, day by day, in a practical travel order with tips for families and links to book flights and hotels via RideFly.
For 7 days in Georgia: spend four days in and around Tbilisi (the Old Town, Mtskheta and a full day to Kazbegi along the Georgian Military Road), then take the train to Batumi for the last three days on the Black Sea. The best time for the full plan is late spring to early autumn; book flights and hotels on RideFly at live prices.
After landing at Tbilisi airport, take a taxi or a ride-hailing app to your hotel and rest. In the evening, stroll through the Old Town and across the glass Bridge of Peace over the Mtkvari River to see the city lit up. Keep this day light, especially after a night flight or with children. Tip: choose a hotel near the Old Town or Rustaveli Avenue so most of the plan is a short walk or ride away.
Start at Rike Park and ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress, with the Mother of Georgia statue nearby. Walk down to Abanotubani, the district of brick-domed sulfur baths, and look across the river to Metekhi Church on its clifftop. In the afternoon explore Rustaveli Avenue, the city's main street, and in the evening take the funicular up to Mtatsminda Park for a night view of Tbilisi. Tip: Old Town lanes are steep and cobbled, so wear comfortable shoes.
Mtskheta is a historic town close to Tbilisi whose monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site; reach it by private car, a guided tour or a marshrutka minibus from Didube station. Start at Jvari Monastery on its hilltop above the meeting of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, then head down to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in the town center and the small shops around it. Return to Tbilisi in the afternoon and rest before the long mountain day. Tip: churches expect modest dress, and women are usually asked to cover their hair; scarves are sometimes available at the entrance.
Leave early with a car and driver or on a guided tour: Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is roughly three hours from Tbilisi without stops, and the trip fills the whole day with sightseeing. Stop first at Ananuri Fortress on the shore of the Zhinvali Reservoir, then at the panoramic viewpoint near the Gudauri resort. In Stepantsminda, go up to Gergeti Trinity Church by car, or on foot if you enjoy hiking, for a view of Mount Kazbek on a clear day. Tip: pack warm layers even in summer, bring motion-sickness medicine for children on the winding road, and note that the road can close temporarily in winter because of snow.
Take a morning train from Tbilisi Central Station to Batumi; the ride takes about 5 to 6 hours across central Georgia and is the most comfortable option for families. Driving is possible but more tiring. After checking in, walk the Batumi Boulevard along the Black Sea in the evening. Tip: reserve train seats ahead in summer, when they sell out quickly, or look for a return flight straight from Batumi to skip the trip back.
Spend the morning at the Batumi Botanical Garden north of the city, a large hillside garden overlooking the sea; its paths go up and down, so wear good shoes. In the afternoon, return to the Boulevard to see the moving Ali and Nino statue and the nearby Alphabet Tower, then relax on the beach. In the evening the seafront lights up and the Boulevard is at its best. Tip: Batumi's beaches are pebbly rather than sandy, so bring water shoes for children.
Depending on your flight time, walk around Old Batumi, Europe Square and the European-style Piazza, and try Adjarian khachapuri, the region's best-known dish. If you fly home from Batumi, the airport is close to the city; if your return is from Tbilisi, it is best to go back on the evening of Day 6, or take an early train and book a late flight. Tip: some Georgian dishes contain pork, so ask about ingredients if you want halal food.
The Kazbegi day is the longest in the plan, so with small children or elderly relatives consider staying one night in Stepantsminda instead of a same-day return. To save, use the Tbilisi metro and the train between cities rather than a private car, and book flights early and compare several dates, since summer demand usually pushes prices up. Serviced apartments with a kitchen suit large families, and strollers are hard to use in Tbilisi's steep Old Town lanes, so a baby carrier is more practical. Always check live prices on RideFly before you fix your plan.
Search flights from Baghdad, Erbil or Najaf to Tbilisi on RideFly and compare the direct and connecting options on your dates. Check flights to Batumi too: if they run on your dates, you can fly into Tbilisi and home from Batumi and save a day of overland travel. Book your Tbilisi and Batumi hotels in one place, and review Georgia's current official visa conditions before you travel. Prices change daily, so rely on the live prices on RideFly.
Late spring to early autumn (roughly May to September), when the Kazbegi road is usually open; summer (June to September) is the beach season in Batumi. Winter suits snow lovers and skiing in Gudauri, but the Kazbegi day can be affected by road closures.
Seven days cover Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi and Batumi without rushing. With only 4 or 5 days, focus on Tbilisi and the Kazbegi day and save Batumi for another trip.
In Tbilisi, the Old Town or the Rustaveli Avenue area, both close to the sights. In Batumi, stay near the Boulevard or Old Batumi so you can walk to the sea and restaurants.
The train is the most comfortable option at about 5 to 6 hours; driving is possible but more tiring. If flights to Batumi run on your dates, flying home from there saves the return journey. Within Tbilisi, use the metro or ride-hailing apps.
