Kutaisi

Tbilisi → Kutaisi & Western Georgia — 3 Days

UNESCO Monasteries, Caves, Canyons, Spa Towns & Dramatic Mountain Villages

Tbilisi → Kutaisi → Imereti → Tbilisi

Tour Essence

This 3-day journey takes you from Tbilisi to the green heart of Western Georgia — Imereti and beyond. You’ll explore UNESCO heritage, cliffside monasteries, mystical caves, a legendary spa town, and the unique industrial-mountain atmosphere of Chiatura and Katskhi. The itinerary is curated to feel complete, not rushed, with time for real discovery.

Day 1 — Kutaisi Heritage & Sacred Views

Tbilisi → Kutaisi | Gelati • Motsameta

Highlights

• Arrival in Kutaisi, one of Europe’s oldest cities
• Bagrati Cathedral viewpoint over the city
• Gelati Monastery (UNESCO) — royal monastery and medieval academy
• Motsameta Monastery — dramatic setting above the canyon, perfect for photos and calm exploration

Evening

• Old Town walk, cafés, local dinner options

Overnight: Kutaisi

Day 2 — Caves & Spa Atmosphere

Sataplia • Prometheus Cave • Tskaltubo

Highlights

• Sataplia Nature Reserve
  • Cave experience and viewpoints
  • Optional visit to the dinosaur footprint area (season/time dependent)
• Prometheus Cave — spectacular underground halls and formations
• Tskaltubo — famous Soviet-era spa town
  • Walk through the central area
  • Optional visit to selected historic sanatorium exteriors (respectful, safe route)

Overnight: Kutaisi or Tskaltubo (depending on your hotel preference)

Day 3 — Chiatura & Katskhi Pillar Monastery

Chiatura • Katskhi Pillar • Return to Tbilisi

Highlights

• Drive to Chiatura — a dramatic town in a deep valley with iconic industrial history
• Photo stops around Chiatura viewpoints and city atmosphere
• Visit to Katskhi Pillar Monastery — one of Georgia’s most extraordinary landmarks
• Scenic return drive to Tbilisi

Return: Evening arrival in Tbilisi

Practical Information

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking (caves and monastery paths)
• Best for: Nature lovers, culture travelers, photographers, first-time visitors to Western Georgia

What’s Included

• Comfortable transportation
• Professional English-speaking guide
• 2 nights accommodation (Kutaisi/Tskaltubo area)
• All sightseeing as per itinerary
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tbilisi

Optional Enhancements

• Martvili Canyon add-on (if you want a nature-heavy version)
• Okatse Canyon add-on (season/time dependent)
• Boat ride options where available
• Private tour upgrade / premium accommodation

Why Choose GTour

• Correct, complete Western Georgia route (not only “Kutaisi basics”)
• UNESCO heritage + caves + spa town + unique Chiatura/Katskhi experience
• Comfortable pacing and thoughtful stops
• Authentic travel beyond mass-tour spots