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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour starts from Budget Georgia office that is located between SwissCapital and Andazi shops.
Itinerary
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1Bagrati Cathedral
After museum we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gelati Monastery
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Motsameta Monastery
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kutaisi
Walking tour in Kutaisi city center
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Tskaltubo
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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