Black Sea Empires: Fortress & Living Landscapes

Explore Byzantine history, rare landscapes, and Georgia’s landmarks on a story-driven coastal tour from Batumi.
Step beyond a standard sightseeing trip and uncover the layers of power, nature, and identity that shaped Georgia’s Black Sea coast.

After pickup in Batumi, travel north along the shoreline toward Shekvetili Dendrological Park. This vast coastal landscape is more than a park — it is a curated collection of rare and monumental trees transported from different continents. Walk open paths framed by subtropical greenery while learning how modern Georgia reshaped this once-wild coastline.

Continue to Georgia in Miniatures Park, where the country’s most important architectural landmarks appear in detailed scale models. Instead of traveling hundreds of kilometers, you’ll gain a structured overview of Georgia’s cultural evolution in one carefully designed space.

The historical climax of the tour awaits at Petra Fortress. Built in the 6th century by the Byzantine Empire, this strategic hilltop stronghold controlled vital Black Sea trade routes. Walk through the ruins while discovering how empires competed for dominance over this coastline.

Designed as a focused half-day experience, the tour balances interpretation and free exploration time. It is ideal for travelers who prefer context over crowds and storytelling over rushed photo stops.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.