Exploring Kutaisi: A 5-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery
    20 minutes (5.3 miles) from Kutaisi city center

    Visit the stunning Bagrati Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site with panoramic views of the city. Next, head to the Gelati Monastery, which dates back to the 12th century and boasts impressive frescoes, mosaics and sculptures.

  2. Day 2: Prometheus Cave and Sataplia Nature Reserve
    1 hour 10 minutes (21.4 miles) from Kutaisi city center

    Explore the breathtaking Prometheus Cave, a natural wonder filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers. Then, head to the Sataplia Nature Reserve to see the preserved dinosaur footprints and the mesmerizing Sataplia Cave.

  3. Day 3: Martvili Canyon and Okatse Canyon
    1 hour (28.5 miles) from Kutaisi city center

    Go on a river adventure and dip in the emerald-green waters of the Martvili Canyon. Take the zip-line suspension bridge to reach the stunning Okatse Canyon. Marvel at the panoramic views over the wooded mountains and walk the skywalk.

  4. Day 4: Motsameta Monastery and Tskaltubo Spa
    30 minutes (6.5 miles) from Kutaisi city center

    Visit the peaceful Motsameta Monastery, a 7th-century sacred site nestled in a lush gorge over a river. Then, unwind at the Tskaltubo Spa, a famous Soviet-era mineral resort town, and indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.

  5. Day 5: Kutaisi Synagogue and Wine Tasting
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from Kutaisi city center

    Discover the restored Kutaisi Synagogue, one of the oldest and largest Jewish temples in Georgia. Afterwards, head to a local vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting of Georgian varieties such as Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, and Kisi.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bagrati Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Gelati Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Prometheus Cave (1.5 hours, ₾30 per person)
  • Sataplia Nature Reserve (1.5 hours, ₾15 per person)
  • Martvili Canyon (2 hours, ₾30 per person)
  • Okatse Canyon (2 hours, ₾15 per person)
  • Motsameta Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Tskaltubo Spa (2 hours, ₾50+ per person)
  • Wine Tasting (1 hour, ₾15 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₾200+ per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the stunning Poti Black Sea Coast, which is only two hours away from Kutaisi. If you have less time, skip either the Tskaltubo Spa or the wine tasting. Alternatively, you can combine the Motsameta Monastery visit with the Bagrati Cathedral visit, as they are located on the same riverbank.

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