New Year Batumi Tour by Bus from Ankara: 2 Nights 3 Days
Tour Detail
In our 2-night, 3-day New Year’s tour to Batum from Ankara by bus, we cross into Georgia via the Sarp Border Gate and stay for two nights in the city center of Batum. After a guided city tour, we welcome the new year with celebrations in Europe Square, and we have a completely free day on the second day. The main advantage of this tour is that Turkish citizens can participate without a passport or visa, using their new chip-based ID cards.
Highlights
- 2 nights of accommodation in the city center of Batum, within walking distance of Europe Square and Piazza Square
- Participation in New Year’s celebrations at Europe Square
- Guided city tour of Batum
- Ability to travel without a passport using new chip-based Turkish ID cards
- Full day of free time
- Stopovers to try local products in Rize and Trabzon on the way back
Places to Visit
- Trabzon: Breakfast stop at a restaurant on the way there
- Batum (Georgia): Mother Mary Cathedral, Historical Middle Mosque, Batum Theatre Building, Statue of Medea, Alphabet Tower, Batum Ferris Wheel, Poseidon Monument, Statue of Ali & Nino, Izmir Clock Tower, Europe Square, Piazza Square
- On the way back: Rize Fabric Workshop, Tea Factory, Sürmene Knife Workshop, Trabzon Local Delicacies Shopping Spot
Accommodation
- 1st night: City center of Batum, Old Garden Hotel or Old Batumi Hotel
- 2nd night: City center of Batum, Old Garden Hotel or Old Batumi Hotel
Meals
The itinerary includes 3 breakfasts: a buffet breakfast at a restaurant in Trabzon on the first day and 2 buffet breakfasts at the hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour. There is no dinner service at the hotel; dinners, including New Year’s Eve, are left to the guests’ discretion.
Departure Points
- 21:00 In front of Yapı Kredi Bankası, across from Kızılay AVM
- 21:15 Under the overpass across from Emniyet, Ankamall AVM
- 21:25 In front of Türk Telekom, Aydınlıkevler
- 22:10 In front of Kırıkkale Podyum AVM
Tour Program
Ankara – Trabzon – Batumi
We depart from Ankara at 9:00 PM. After picking up our guests at our departure points, we head toward the Eastern Black Sea along the route through Kırıkkale, Çorum, Samsun, and Giresun. Following breaks throughout the night, we arrive in Trabzon around 8:00 AM and have a buffet breakfast at a restaurant.
After breakfast, we head to the Sarp Border Crossing. Once the entry procedures are completed, we cross into Georgia and reach Batum. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour guided by our local guide. The attractions included in the tour are: Mother Mary Cathedral, Historic Orta Mosque, Batum Theater Building, Medea Statue, Alphabet Tower, Batum Ferris Wheel, Poseidon Monument, Ali & Nino Statue, Izmir Clock Tower, Europe Square, and Piazza Square.
After the city tour, we return to our hotel in downtown Batum and check into our rooms. After completing the check-in, we give guests some free time. During this period, those who wish can explore Batum on their own, spend time by the beach, shop, or travel to different parts of Georgia at their own convenience.
Since our hotel does not offer dinner services, in the evening we head to an area with many Turkish restaurants guided by our guide. Guests who prefer it can choose to enjoy Turkish cuisine as an extra option here or try the local specialties of Georgian food.
At 11:00 PM, we go together to participate in the New Year’s celebrations at Europe Square. Guests who want to continue exploring Batum on their own can also reach the celebration area on their own. We welcome the new year with festivities at Europe Square. After the celebrations, guests can return to the hotel individually.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at a restaurant in Trabzon
Dinner: Extra (no dinner service at the hotel)
Accommodation: Old Garden Hotel or Old Batumi Hotel
Batum
After enjoying the buffet breakfast at our hotel, the rest of the day is at your disposal. You can spend this day however you wish.
Guests who desire to may revisit the center of Batum, take a walk along the beach, visit shopping spots, try local delicacies of Georgian cuisine, or experience Batum’s entertainment scene. Those who prefer can organize independent trips to different regions of Georgia on their own or participate in various activities. You can create your own plan throughout the day, completely independent of any schedule.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel
Accommodation: Old Garden Hotel or Old Batumi Hotel
Batum – Rize – Trabzon – Ankara
After enjoying the buffet breakfast at our hotel, we check out of our rooms and leave Batum to head toward the Sarp Border Gate. Once the border procedures are completed, we cross into Turkey and begin our journey back to Ankara.
On our way back, we visit several locations to see the region’s local products and do some shopping, including the Rize Fabric Workshop, Tea Factory, Sürmene Knife Workshop, and Trabzon Local Delicacies Shopping Point.
After our shopping breaks, we take rest and restroom stops as we continue our night journey. We arrive in Ankara around 06:00 in the morning, thus concluding our tour.
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel
Departure Points
- 21:00 In Front of Yapı Kredi Bank in front of Kızılay AVM
- 21:15 Ankamall Mall (Under the Overpass Across from the Police Station)
- 21:25 In Front of Aydınlıkevler Türk Telekom
- 22:10 In Front of Kırıkkale Podyum AVM
What's Included
- 2 nights of hotel accommodation
- Buffet breakfast at the restaurant on the first day
- 2 breakfasts in the form of a buffet at the hotel
- Transportation via vehicles with tourist licenses
- Excursions to various locations as specified in the program
- Professional guide services
- Compulsory travel insurance
Not Included
- Lunches
- Dinners (including New Year's Eve; no dinner service is available at the hotel)
- Personal expenses
- Exit tax: 1,250 TL for the year 2026. This is not included in the tour price and must be paid by the guest.
General Information
- Entry document for Georgia: Turkish citizens can enter Georgia without a visa or passport, using a valid new-style Turkish ID card. Old-style identity cards, driver’s licenses, organizational IDs, and similar documents cannot be used as travel documents.
- When traveling, you must carry your valid new-style chip-enabled Turkish ID card with you. Make sure the ID card is not damaged or unusable.
- Guests under 18 years old: If the parents are not traveling together, written official consent from the parent or parents who are not traveling may be required. Therefore, a notarized consent letter should be prepared in advance if necessary.
- Required travel insurance: As of January 1, 2026, Turkish citizens traveling to Georgia with a new-style ID card or ordinary passport must have valid health and accident travel insurance. The insurance must cover the entire duration of their stay in Georgia, have a minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL, and be available in print or digital form in English or Georgian if required. Required travel insurance is provided as part of the tour package.
- Exit fee: The fee for 2026 is 1,250 TL and is not included in the tour price. Payment of this fee is the responsibility of the guests.
- We kindly ask that you check your ID, consent letter, and other required documents before traveling to avoid any issues at border crossings.
- Since entry requirements and official regulations in various countries can change, it is recommended to verify the current official rules before your travel date.
- The time required to pass through the Sarp Border Gate depends on seasonal congestion and the processing times of the authorities.
- The times specified in the itinerary may change due to traffic, weather conditions, congestion at the border gate, or operational reasons.
- Seating arrangements inside the vehicle are determined based on the order of reservation/registration.
- Weather conditions in Batum and the Black Sea region can be variable during December and January.
- During free time in Batum, guests can explore different areas on their own or participate in individual activities. Guests who wish to continue with the group itinerary should pay attention to the specified meeting and departure times.
- The hotel does not provide dinner services.
- The tour is organized with a minimum of 25 participants. If the required number of attendees is not met, the final cancellation notice is given 20 days before the tour starts; tours canceled due to insufficient attendance are notified by the travel agency.
- In cases where only the hotel category is specified without naming the hotel in the itinerary, or when there are multiple hotel options for the same destination, the hotel will be announced 2 days before the trip departs.
- For discounted package tours (such as early-bird discounts or promotional tours), any cancellation after the reservation date, regardless of the reason, results in the loss of the full tour cost with no refund. Requests to change names, dates, or transfer tickets are not accepted.
What to bring with you?
- Valid, undamaged new-type chip-enabled Turkish Republic ID card
- For guests under 18, a notarized parental consent form when necessary
- Raincoat
- Season-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Change of clothes
- Book Now & Pay Later. · Make your reservation now, pay anytime before the tour starts.