Crosswalk to საქართველო

One might think that crossing a border by foot would require more effort than taking a bus. This is definitely not the case crossing into Georgia from Turkey. In a matter of 25 minutes (including a bathroom break), we had our Turkey exit and Georgian entry stamps.  Not to mention, the helpful tourist info booth at the Georgian border. They called one of the hostels we had picked out to make sure there was enough room for us that night. Fantastic! All that was left was to catch a marshrutka (minibus) and head to Zugdidi.

"Here we come Georgia!"

LOGISTICAL STUFF:

Take bus to the Turkish border town, Sarp. (Some buses will take you all the way to Batumi, GEORGIA, but tend to be more expensive. We were advised to get off at Sarp.) Follow the crowds on foot through the Turkish and then Georgian border crossings – no Visa required for U.S. citizens. Once inside the Georgian checkpoint building, you are now in Sarpi, GEORGIA. Don’t forget to take advantage of the English-speaking information desk before you exit - they even have mini Georgian translation cards. Hop on a marshrutka for 1.5 GEL / person to Batumi. From there, you can catch another marshrutka to anywhere.

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