GeorgiaKutaisi
Imeretian Village Traditions and Crafts
Experience the distinctive culture of the Imereti region through its village traditions, discovering the polyphonic singing, traditional crafts, festive customs, and agricultural practices that make western Georgia's cultural heritage uniquely rich.
Motsameta Riverside Monastery and Gorge
Discover the dramatically situated Motsameta Monastery perched on a rock spur above the Rioni River gorge near Kutaisi, a pilgrimage site built over the tomb of two Georgian princes martyred by Arab invaders in the 8th century.
Colchis Fountain and Modern Kutaisi City
Explore modern Kutaisi centered on the spectacular Colchis Fountain and Parliament building area, discovering how Georgia's second city balances its ancient heritage with a contemporary urban culture shaped by its recent designation as a political capital.
Sataplia Dinosaur Footprints Nature Reserve
Discover the remarkable Sataplia Nature Reserve near Kutaisi where dinosaur footprints preserved in limestone, a karst cave system, and a forest of Colchic relict plants create an extraordinary natural heritage site in the Caucasus.
Imereti Wine Culture and Qvevri Tour
Explore the distinctive wine culture of Imereti region centered on Kutaisi, where an ancient winemaking tradition using qvevri clay vessels produces amber wines with a style unique to western Georgia and increasingly celebrated internationally.
Prometheus Cave Geological Wonder
Descend into the spectacular Prometheus Cave near Kutaisi, one of the largest cave systems in the Caucasus, where underground rivers, lakes, stalactites, and stalagmites create a subterranean world of extraordinary geological beauty.
Bagrati Cathedral and Ancient Capital Ruins
Explore the ruins and restoration of Bagrati Cathedral, the 11th-century crown jewel of Georgian medieval architecture that overlooks Kutaisi from its hilltop, representing the artistic achievement of Georgia's ancient Abkhazian kingdom.
Gelati Monastery Medieval Academy UNESCO
Visit Gelati Monastery, Georgia's greatest medieval monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where King David the Builder established a center of learning in the 12th century that became the intellectual heart of the Georgian Golden Age.