How to get back to Batumi from Gonio and Samtsevrisi (Sameba) church?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
From Gonio during peak hours, expect to pay around 20 GEL for a comfort taxi; buses are packed. From Sameba church, minibuses run infrequently — walking to the main road is a viable option.
What the community said
There's no mobile signal near Sameba church, and local cafes are unlikely to help you call a taxi. The minibus from Sameba runs very infrequently — waits of up to two hours are possible. Walking down to the main highway is a realistic option, though hitchhiking is unreliable.
19 days ago Sameba — minibus every ~2 hours
Getting a taxi from Gonio during peak hours is difficult due to high demand. A comfort-class ride costs around 20 GEL. Buses from Gonio are overcrowded at busy times — locals returning from Turkey with shopping take up most of the space.
19 days ago Gonio → Batumi, comfort taxi ~20 GEL
A taxi from Batumi to Sameba church costs roughly 8–10 GEL. The return trip on foot is manageable since the route goes downhill. Note that the church closes around 6–7 PM, so plan accordingly.
19 days ago Sameba: taxi ~8–10 GEL, closes 6–7 PM