Rize to Batum & Highland Tour (Visa-Free, 2 Days 1 Night)

1 Day
Tour details

Rize Departure 2 Days 1 Night Batumi and Plateau Tour get ready to experience a culture-rich international trip and discover the unique nature of the Black Sea highlands in a single tour! Without a visa, while visiting historical and modern structures in Batum, the coastal city of Georgia, on the second day you will spend unforgettable moments with nature at Pokut, Sal, Ayder and Huser Plateaus.

In Batumi, you visit iconic spots such as Piazza Square, Medea Statue, Europe Square, Alphabet Tower, and Ali & Nino Statue; on the plateaus, you enjoy a pleasant day filled with sea of clouds views, authentic wooden houses, and activities like zipline.

This tour full of culture, history, and nature is a perfect opportunity for those who want to have a visa-free international experience and explore the plateau atmosphere of the Black Sea!

Places to Visit: Batumi city center, Piazza Square, Medea Statue, Alphabet Tower, Ali and Nino Statue, Pokut Plateau, Sal Plateau, Huser Plateau, Ayder Plateau

What's included
  • Transportation for day trips
  • Batumi tour guidance
  • 1 night accommodation
  • 1 morning breakfast
Not included
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Exit fee for abroad
  • Boat tour (optional)
  • Cable car (optional)
  • Ferris wheel (optional)
  • Alphabet Tower elevator fee (optional)
Need to Know
  • Tours are organized by Holitera and scheduled based on the minimum number of participants.
  • No passport is required to cross into Georgia; only a valid, chip-enabled Turkish Republic identity card is sufficient.
  • Crossing cannot be made with old ID cards, worn-out documents, or invalid IDs.
  • All participants, including babies and children, are required to carry a photo ID document.
  • Guests under 18 years of age must travel with both parents; if one parent is absent, a notarized consent letter is required. If custody belongs to a single parent, a court order must be presented.
  • As of 2025, the exit fee from Turkey is 710 TL per person and must be paid before crossing the border. Crossing the border without the exit fee stamp is not possible.
  • Do not carry medication without a prescription when crossing into Georgia. A doctor's report is mandatory for prescribed medications.
  • When exiting Turkey, cash exceeding 25,000 TL or 10,000 EUR and gold weighing more than 80 grams cannot be carried without declaration.
  • Upon entering Georgia, cash exceeding 10,000 USD or jewelry valued over 5,000 Lari must be declared. Legal action may be taken against undeclared valuable items.
  • Your phone line in Georgia will automatically switch to international roaming mode; to avoid high bills, it is recommended to put your phone in airplane mode and use only Wi-Fi.
  • For affordable internet usage, eSIM solutions (Airalo, Holafly, etc.) are recommended.
  • Holitera reserves the right to make changes to the program when deemed necessary for guest safety. Some routes may be cancelled due to weather and road conditions; this is not grounds for a refund.
  • On mountain pasture tours, comfortable hiking shoes, raincoats, and season-appropriate clothing should be preferred.
  • Guests staying overnight may leave on their own arrangements without waiting for the return trip, if they wish.
  • The guide or driver may adjust the Batum departure time earlier depending on traffic congestion at the border checkpoint.
Tour Program
Gito, Badara and Elevit Highlands Tour

09:00 – Departure from Rize

The tour starts at 09:00 from Rize Square. Guests are picked up along the Çayeli, Pazar, and Ardeşen route before entering the Fırtına Valley.

Timisvat Arch Bridge

A short photo break at this historical Ottoman-era stone bridge, with an optional zipline activity.

Şenyuva (Çinçiva) Village

A short walk in this famous village, known for its historical stone bridges and wooden mansions.

Gito Highland

At 2100 meters above sea level, free time to enjoy breathtaking nature views. Lunch can be taken here (optional).

Badara Highland

A peaceful break in this picturesque highland, which has also been featured in movie scenes.

Elevit Highland

Famous for its wooden bridge, stream, and traditional wooden houses. After free time here, the return journey begins.

19:00 – Return to Rize and Hotel Check-in

Arrival in Rize is around 19:00. After the tour, guests are transferred to their selected city center hotel for overnight stay. In the evening, guests can explore the city center at their leisure.

Day Trip to Batumi from Rize – Visa-Free Georgia Experience

Get ready to explore the charming coastal city of Batumi on a day trip from Rize! Organized by Holitera, this tour combines history, culture, and the breathtaking Black Sea coastline. No passport required – you can join with only a chip-enabled Turkish ID card.

Tour Program

09:00 – Departure from Rize

The tour starts at 09:00 from Rize City Center (in front of the Rize Central Office) or designated pickup points. Guests are picked up from Çayeli, Rize Airport, Pazar, Ardeşen, Fındıklı, Arhavi, and Hopa along the way. After approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, we arrive at the Sarp Border Gate.

Border Crossing & Batumi City Tour

Passport control is done on foot, while the vehicle crosses to the Georgian side. The city tour continues with the same vehicle. The guide will provide updated currency exchange information and spending tips before the tour begins.

Places to Visit in Batumi

  • Gonio Apsaros Fortress (Panoramic View)

  • Orta Mosque

  • Piazza Square

  • St. Nicholas Church

  • Europe Square & Medea Statue

  • Drama Theatre Square & Poseidon Statue

  • Ali & Nino Statue

  • Alphabet Tower

  • Batumi Boulevard & Nuri Gela Lake

Free Time & Optional Activities

Enjoy about 2 hours of free time in Batumi. The guide may extend this time depending on the group, as long as the return to Rize is no later than midnight.

Optional activities:

  • Boat Tour – 20 GEL

  • Cable Car to Panorama Point – 30 GEL

  • Ferris Wheel Ride – 10 GEL

  • Alphabet Tower Elevator – 20 GEL

  • Swimming at Batumi Beach or shopping

Return Information

At 18:00, we depart for the Sarp Border Gate. After border procedures, we head back to Rize, arriving at around 22:00.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Guaranteed daily departures

  • No visa or passport required (chip-enabled Turkish ID only)

  • Guided city and cultural tour

  • Comfortable transportation with Holitera

  • A unique blend of history, culture, and Black Sea coastal scenery