Kutaisi, Tskaltubo & Wine
Description
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.
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Itinerary
After museum we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia.
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.
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.
Walking tour in Kutaisi city center
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(12)
This tour is perfect if you are short on time in Kutaisi as you get to see a bit of everything. The highlight was the winery visit- the food and wine were delicious and I was able to buy some wine. Special shout out to Lasha who was a fantastic guide.
Good tour to discover some highlights in Kutaisi ( the Gelati is closed for the moment for restauration) and a visit to a wineyard ( Baia & family), both our guide Saba and Baia gave us good insights and patiently answered questions. Last but not least: the Georgian spread was amazing!
This tour was fantastic ! We got to learn so much thanks to our guide. The beautiful religious architecture, the history of Gerogia, the interesting spots in Kutaissi, the wine culture... It was very fun and thanks to our guide we felt very safe during the whole time.
We had the best tour guide ever, George! We really enjoyed the informative tour around the city, most especially during the wine and dine tour! George is a certified toast master! We loved the authentic Georgian food and the very warm hospitality of the owners of the vineyard that we have visited. Plus an interaction with Bingo, a very kind and sweet dog. I would really love to come back! 🥹♥️
Wonderful experience overall. Lasha ensured that we had a good experience and shared the histories of the cathedrals and story of the family winery. Met the lovelyladies from Lithuania, had good laughs, good toasts and great smiles specially during dining and wine tasting. Amazing.
A great experience! Luka was a fun and friendly guide, who after the tour became our friend! We had such a wonderful day visiting the monasteries and eating an amazing Georgian lunch at the winery! Highly recommend this experience!
This Kutaisi tour is a must-do, offering a fantastic blend of walking exploration, cultural immersion through monastery visits, and a delightful Georgian lunch with wine and Cha-cha. Guides Mariam and Sally are both knowledgeable and personable, providing insightful insights into the region's history, culture, and traditions. It's an unforgettable experience that combines great company, delicious food, and enriching exploration – a must for any traveler.
The trip i took with Budget Georgia is really worth the money. We spent a full day discovering historical cathedrals, got to learn about their culture. Went to the winery and what a lovely people there! The authentic Georgian food amazing!! I highly recommend booking your trips with these guys. They have also transfer services to other cities and their prices are really affordable. My guide was Mariami and she is a pleasant person. We had so much fun, laughs and good memories that i will taking home with me♥️
amazing experience. the guide was very knowledgable and we got to know a lot about georgian history. he explained us the processes of wine-making, which added more value to the experience. the dinner was unforgettable and there were even many vegan options available.
Kostas gave us the most amazing tour! I learned more than I even thought I could know. Great tour of a beautiful local winery and fabulous food to pair with it all. Highly recommend!!
