Day Trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi | Georgia Day Trips

Day trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi is the best option to visit one of the oldest cities in Georgia. Kutaisi has to be one of the top 3 most beautiful cities in Georgia. Combine pristine landscapes, mountains, electric blue water with delicious food and kind people and you have the recipe for the ultimate destination! As you drive through the country, you’ll easily notice difference between Georgian regions.

If you have unlimited budget then car travel will be your best bet. You will see as much of the countryside as possible and attractions. In addition, traveling by car with our guides does not limit your period. You can leave super early in the morning and get to your hotel late at night, maximizing your day.

Excursion program of a "Day Trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi":

• Bagrati Temple – were created under the governing body of Bagrat the III-rd, as a main cathedral of his united Georgian Kingdom and was sanctified in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin in 1003 year. The temple was recognized as a main state cathedral for a long time. King David IV the Builder was ascended the throne in 1089 and was crowned within the walls of the cathedral.
• Gelati Monastery – was founded during the bright heyday of Georgian state by David IV, also known as David the Builder in 1106. Cathedral was sanctified in an honor of nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monastery is a memorial of a world heritage since 1994
• Motsameta Monastery – is a one of the bright sight not only of Kutaisi, but of the whole Georgia. The monastery is built on the mountain where Georgian dukes David and Konstantin Mkheidze. They refused to recognize Islam where executed by Muslim invaders. In XI century stately temple and a monastery were built here, get a name “Motsameta” which means “martyr” in honor of Duke David and Konstantin, who were ranked as a saints of Georgian church.
• Prometheus Cave – also known as Kumistavi cave. Cave is the biggest in Georgia. It takes about an hour to explore it. Inside there are underground lakes and rivers. There is another famous cave near Kumistavi called Sataplia.