{"id":2108,"date":"2025-05-06T22:17:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2026-09-21T19:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:12:18","slug":"kak-dobratsya-do-batumi-iz-tbilisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/kak-dobratsya-do-batumi-iz-tbilisi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Batumi from Tbilisi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route from Tbilisi to Batumi is one of the most popular in Georgia. It connects the lively capital with the sunny seaside gem of Adjara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several main options, each with its own features, advantages, and disadvantages in terms of travel time, cost, and comfort. In this article, we will examine in detail all available transport options, compare them, and provide practical tips that will help you choose the most suitable way to travel from Tbilisi to Batumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Table of contents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#vidy-scheta\"><\/a><a href=\"#marshrut\">Tbilisi \u2013 Batumi route<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#luchshie\"><\/a><a href=\"#rasstoyanie\">Distance between Tbilisi and Batumi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#luchshie\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uuGINvZa6UkgKhBlletZqONiQLXvjoZSGl4yAxRUA2k\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ds892x68ali2\"><\/a><a href=\"#vremya\">Travel time by different modes of transport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#osobennosti\">Route features<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#kak-doehat\">How to get from Tbilisi to Batumi: all options<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#poezd\">Train<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#avtobus\">Bus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#marshrutka\">Minibus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#samolet\">Airplane<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#avto\">Car (personal transport, car rental, transfer, taxi)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chudesa\"><\/a><a href=\"#instrukcia\"><\/a><a href=\"#sovety\">Practical tips for travelers<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#bilety\">How to buy tickets online and offline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vnimanie\">What to pay attention to on the road<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"marshrut\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tbilisi \u2013 Batumi route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road from Tbilisi to Batumi is not simply a journey between two cities, but a genuine trip through picturesque corners of Georgia. Before choosing how to travel, it is useful to know the key route details: distance, travel time, and road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"rasstoyanie\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance between Tbilisi and Batumi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distance by highway between Tbilisi and Batumi is approximately 364\u2013370 km, depending on the chosen route and starting point. In a straight line, the cities are separated by about 263 km, but by road the route is slightly longer due to mountain serpentines and terrain features. By train the distance is similar: the railway follows roughly the same route, bypassing the mountains and following along the Black Sea coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"vremya\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel time by different modes of transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By train:<\/strong> The most popular and comfortable way is the high-speed Stadler train. Travel time is about 5 hours 10\u201315 minutes, depending on the service. Trains run daily; carriages are modern, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By bus:<\/strong> Buses depart from morning until late evening; minimum travel time is from 4 hours, but on average the trip takes 5\u20136 hours, depending on traffic and stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By car:<\/strong> A trip by personal car or taxi will take approximately 4.5\u20136 hours, depending on speed, stops, and road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By plane: <\/strong>The flight between Tbilisi and Batumi takes a little over an hour, but factoring in travel time to the airport, check-in, and waiting for the flight, total time can be comparable to a train journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"osobennosti\">Route features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route from Tbilisi to Batumi runs along a modern highway, in some places on a motorway, and in others along scenic mountain roads with serpentines. The road is of good quality, but on individual sections there are sharp turns and climbs, especially near the passes. Along the way, striking views of mountains, rivers, small Georgian villages, and vineyards open up; you will not be bored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are driving a car, you can make stops in interesting places such as Gori, Kutaisi, Zestafoni, or Surami. This is a great option for those who want to combine the trip with brief sightseeing excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"kak-doehat\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Tbilisi to Batumi: all options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A journey from Tbilisi to Batumi can be arranged in various ways: by train, bus, minibus, airplane, or car. Each option has its own features, pros, and cons. Let us see which method suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"poezd\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/stadler1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#a3a3a3\">Photo: Bizzz Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular and comfortable way to travel from Tbilisi to Batumi is the high-speed Stadler train. Trains depart daily from Tbilisi Central Railway Station at 8:00, 10:25, and 17:05. Travel time is about 5 hours 10\u201315 minutes.<br><strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> from 35 GEL to 125 GEL depending on class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets can be purchased on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tre.ge\/ru\">Georgian Railway<\/a> \u200awebsite (a foreign bank card is required) or at the station ticket office for cash. In season tickets sell out quickly, so it is better to buy in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fast, convenient, and safe;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>modern carriages with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scenic views from the window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>in season tickets may run out;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment on the website is only possible with a foreign card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"https:\/\/georailway.com\/ru\/\">Railway map of Georgia with train schedules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6addad5a1c924&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped 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They depart from Ortachala bus station and other city points, operated by carriers <a href=\"https:\/\/metrogeorgia.ge\">Metro Georgia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/citybus.ge\/ru\">CityBus Georgia<\/a> , and others. Travel time is from 5 to 6.5 hours, depending on the trip and traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> from 40 GEL. Buses are equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and movie screens, but restrooms are usually absent. Tickets can be bought online (foreign cards supported) as well as at bus station ticket offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>many departures throughout the day;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tickets can be bought online;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>affordable price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>only one stop en route;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less comfort than on a train;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no restroom on the bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"marshrutka\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minibus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minibuses depart from Didube bus station from 8:00 to 20:00, as the vehicle fills up. Travel time is 6\u20138 hours, sometimes faster or slower depending on the number of stops and driving style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> from 30 to 40 lari. Comfort depends on the specific minibus: sometimes there is air conditioning, sometimes not. There is little space, luggage - only hand luggage or a small suitcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>frequent departures;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flexible schedule;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the most budget-friendly option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>little comfort;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>drivers often drive recklessly;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>little luggage space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"samolet\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airplane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fastest way is a flight from Tbilisi to Batumi. Travel time is about 1 hour, but factoring in travel to the airport and check-in, total time is comparable to the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> from 125 GEL (46$) one way. Flights do not operate every day; schedule and prices are best verified in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fast;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>convenient for those who do not want to spend much time traveling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natakhtari airfield is located 23 km from Tbilisi;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>limited baggage allowance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flights not every day, tickets sell out quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"avto\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car (personal transport, car rental, transfer, taxi)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling by car is an excellent option for those who love freedom of movement and want to see sights along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel time is 5\u20136 hours. Car rental cost is from 70\u201380 GEL per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>freedom of route;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stops can be made;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>convenient for families and groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>inexperienced drivers may find serpentines difficult;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cost is higher than train and bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"sovety\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical tips for travelers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning how to get to Batumi from Tbilisi, it is important to consider not only the choice of transport, but also numerous nuances that will make the journey as comfortable and pleasant as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"bilety\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to buy tickets online and offline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Train and bus: <\/strong>It is better to buy train and bus tickets in advance, especially in high season (May\u2013October). Online purchase is available on official carrier websites (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/tre.ge\/ru\">Georgian Railways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metrogeorgia.ge\">Metro Georgia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/citybus.ge\/ru\">Citybus<\/a>). Paying online often requires a foreign bank card. If you do not have such a card, tickets can be purchased at station ticket offices or company offices in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minibus: <\/strong>Tickets for minibuses are not booked in advance: simply arrive at Didube bus station and take a seat as the vehicle fills up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Airplane: <\/strong>Air tickets are convenient to buy online on airline websites or aggregators. In season, tickets for planes and trains sell out quickly, so do not delay your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"vnimanie\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to pay attention to on the road<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Baggage:<\/strong> Buses and trains have luggage compartments, but in minibuses luggage space is limited; bring only the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stops:<\/strong> Buses make one or two extended stops along the route where you can stretch your legs, have a snack, and use the restroom. In minibuses stops depend on the driver and can be irregular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dining:<\/strong> Take water and light snacks, especially if traveling by bus or minibus, where buying food en route is not always possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have examined all the main ways to get from Tbilisi to Batumi. Now you have all the necessary information to make your choice and easily plan your trip. Regardless of what matters most to you, speed, cost, or comfort, you are sure to find a suitable option. Choose your path and set off for Batumi for new impressions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 Already arrived in Batumi? Discover the city with BeeTravel audio guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u0443\u0434\u0438\u043e\u0433\u0438\u0434 \u043f\u043e \u0411\u0430\u0442\u0443\u043c\u0438 BeeTravel\" class=\"wp-image-8609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide-767x473.jpg 767w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide-18x11.jpg 18w, https:\/\/bizzz.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guide.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore Batumi at your own pace with original BeeTravel audio guides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the train smoothly pulls into Batumi station or a comfortable transfer drops you off by the promenade, the most interesting part begins: getting to know the southern capital of Georgia. So you do not spend time searching for scattered information on the internet or adjusting to tour group schedules, we created original <strong>BeeTravel<\/strong> audio guides right on your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For immersion into the history and distinctive flavor of the city, we recommend the flagship route <a href=\"https:\/\/beetravel.guide\/guides\/batumi-old?utm_source=bizzzmedia&amp;utm_content=kak-dobratsya-do-batumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cSecrets of Old Batumi\u201d<\/strong><\/a>. It is an interactive audio tour across 30+ landmark stops in the historic center: from elegant 19th-century mansions and Piazza Square to secret courtyards, the promenade, and the old lighthouse. All stories are narrated by professional speakers, accompanied by archival photos, and run directly in your smartphone browser without installing unnecessary applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/beetravel.guide\/guides\/batumi-old?utm_source=bizzzmedia&amp;utm_content=kak-dobratsya-do-batumi\" style=\"border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udfa7 Open the Secrets of Old Batumi audio guide \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0448\u0440\u0443\u0442 \u0438\u0437 \u0422\u0431\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0441\u0438 \u0432 \u0411\u0430\u0442\u0443\u043c\u0438 \u2013 \u043e\u0434\u0438\u043d \u0438\u0437 \u0441\u0430\u043c\u044b\u0445 \u043f\u043e\u043f\u0443\u043b\u044f\u0440\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u0432 \u0413\u0440\u0443\u0437\u0438\u0438. \u041e\u043d \u0441\u043e\u0435\u0434\u0438\u043d\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0436\u0438\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043d\u0443\u044e \u0441\u0442\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0446\u0443 \u0441 \u0441\u043e\u043b\u043d\u0435\u0447\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043c\u043e\u0440\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0436\u0435\u043c\u0447\u0443\u0436\u0438\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u0410\u0434\u0436\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0438. \u0421\u0443\u0449\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0443\u0435\u0442 \u043d\u0435\u0441\u043a\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043a\u043e \u043e\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u043e\u0432, \u043a\u0430\u0436\u0434\u044b\u0439 \u0438\u0437 \u043a\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b\u0445 \u0438\u043c\u0435\u0435\u0442 \u0441\u0432\u043e\u0438 \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438, \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0438\u043c\u0443\u0449\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0430 \u0438 \u043d\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u043a\u0438 \u0441 \u0442\u043e\u0447\u043a\u0438 \u0437\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0432\u0440\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0438, \u0441\u0442\u043e\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0438 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u0444\u043e\u0440\u0442\u0430. \u0412 \u044d\u0442\u043e\u0439 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 \u043c\u044b \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043d\u043e \u0440\u0430\u0441\u0441\u043c\u043e\u0442\u0440\u0438\u043c \u0432\u0441\u0435 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0430\u043d\u0442\u044b \u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043f\u043e\u0440\u0442\u0430, \u0441\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0438\u043c \u0438\u0445 \u0438 \u0434\u0430\u0434\u0438\u043c [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[528],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9020,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108\/revisions\/9020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzz.media\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}