2 Days of Kutaisi, Wine and Surroundings

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kutaisi, Wine & Dine - Kutaisi
6 stops
1
Kutaisi
Tour starts at 10 a.m. from the central square of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at fountain group continues down to central park where are located statue of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and memorial of “9 April”. Afterwards we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house and visit “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
There are kept ancient heritage of Kutaisi and Georgia
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
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
4
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
5
Then we move to Motsameta monastery that 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
By the Lunch time we visit family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to wine cellar to test several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imereian food you’ll ever try.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kutaisi - Canyons & Cave - Kutaisi
3 stops
7
Prometheus Cave
Prometheus cave is 1,8 km long and is located 40 meters below sea level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. It’s cool, isn’t?
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
8
Martvili Canyon
After delicious lunch we are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Okatse Canyon
The final attraction on tour is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and sky walks. There are 2 ways to achieve bridge: trekking on 3 km route and taking off-roading taxi. Off-roading is pretty impressive experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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