Kutaisi, Tskaltubo & Wine

Discover the essence of Kutaisi with our GUARANTEED DEPARTURE full-day tour. Explore ancient monasteries like Bagrati, Gelati, and Motsameta , each steeped in spirituality and architectural luxury. The Kutaisi walking tour offers a captivating journey through the heart of Georgia's culture and history.. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, sampling the unique flavors of Imeretian wine, and try a traditional Georgian lunch showcasing the rich Imeretian cuisine. Led by an experienced tour guide, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Kutaisi's heritage and provides a truly captivating experience in this vibrant city.

1. 1

   Bagrati Cathedral

   40 min

   After museum ​we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia.

2. 2

   Gelati Monastery

   1 hour

   Afterwards we move to Gelati monastery of 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, grave of David the Builder, bell tower and houses of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The Builder.

3. 3

   Motsameta Monastery

   30 min

   Motsameta monastery is related to story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on the cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around monastery are amazing.

4. 4

   Kutaisi

   1 hour

   Walking tour in Kutaisi city center

5. 5

   Tskaltubo

   3 hours

   Firstly, we drive to Tskaltubo and visit Spring #6, where the guide tells about Soviet occupation. Afterwards we walk to the Spring #8 that has the most unusual architecture among Tskaltubo springs. The following place is Spring #5. The next stop is Sanatorium Gelati, specially built for children and there is an old playground and a beautiful viewpoint over the inner construction. After "Gelati" we walk to sanatorium "Medea", following with "Druzhba". The last sequence of the tour is the train station of Tskaltubo.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   The last activity of the tour is wine tasting in the local wine bar - Amber wine. Once we arrive there the host - Irakli tells us about the wines and other drinks in his bar. The table with glasses, wines and snacks is already settled up for us. We take seats and Irakli starts telling about the wine history, culture and winemaking techniques in Georgia. Then we start tasting wines one by one and doing food pairing with it. Once all 4 wines are over we finish with Chacha that is Georgian spirt drink and is made by grapes or wine distillation. After the finishing the experience guests can stay in the bar and continue evening with their favorite wines.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.