About Kutaisi
Kutaisi, one of Georgia’s oldest cities, is rich in history, culture, and charm. Home to the UNESCO-listed Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery. The city lies along the Rioni River and serves as a gateway to natural wonders like the Prometheus Cave and Okatse Canyon.
Major Attractions in Kutaisi
Bagrati Cathedral
Partially ruined, then restored — offers stunning panoramic views over the city and the Rioni River.
Bagrati Cathedral
Gelati Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site — a masterpiece of medieval Georgian architecture founded by King David the Builder in the 12th century.
Gelati Monastery
Motsameta Monastery
Just 5 km from Kutaisi — set dramatically on a cliff above the Rioni River.
Small but very picturesque, surrounded by forested hills.
Motsameta Monastery
Sataplia Nature Reserve
Just outside Kutaisi — a lovely mix of caves, forest trails, and a glass panoramic walkway. Famous for real dinosaur footprints preserved in stone!
Sataplia Nature Reserve
Okatse Canyon & Kinchkha Waterfall
About an hour from Kutaisi — a dramatic natural gorge with a hanging cliffside walkway.
Okatse Canyon & Kinchkha Waterfall
Kutaisi Central Market (Green Bazaar)
Wander through stalls piled high with fresh produce, spices, homemade cheese, churchkhela (Georgian nut candy), and local wine.
Kutaisi Central Market (Green Bazaar)
Colchis Fountain
Decorated with golden statues inspired by ancient Colchis artifacts — a nod to Kutaisi’s link to the myth of the Golden Fleece.
Colchis Fountain
Kutaisi Historical Museum
Small but interesting — houses ancient Colchian gold, medieval artifacts, manuscripts, and folk treasures.
Kutaisi Historical Museum
Adventure and Activities in Kutaisi
Explore Prometheus Cave
Walk through 1.5 km of underground tunnels filled with massive stalactites, stalagmites, underground rivers, and colorful light displays.
Explore Prometheus Cave
Boat Trip in Martvili Canyon
Take a short rowing boat ride through emerald-green water, under mossy cliffs, and tiny waterfalls.
Boat Trip in Martvili Canyon
Walkway Over Okatse Canyon
Just over an hour from Kutaisi — Okatse Canyon is famous for its 400-meter long hanging walkway attached to a sheer limestone cliff.
Walkway Over Okatse Canyon
Light Rafting on the Rioni River
For mild adventure, you can join local guides for beginner-friendly rafting on the Rioni River near Kutaisi.
Light Rafting on the Rioni River
Hot Springs & Spa Relaxation in Tskaltubo
Tskaltubo was once the USSR’s premier spa town. Some sanatoriums still offer natural hot spring baths.
Hot Springs & Spa Relaxation in Tskaltubo
Paragliding (Seasonal)
Kutaisi is not Georgia’s main paragliding hub, but local clubs sometimes offer tandem flights over nearby hills in the Imereti region.
Paragliding (Seasonal)
Village Visits & Wine Tasting
Take a day trip to small Imeretian villages around Kutaisi — easy-going countryside, small vineyards, and warm local hospitality.
Village Visits & Wine Tasting
Most popular hotels in Kutaisi
Kutaisi Inn
Kutaisi Inn
Four Seasons Riverside
Four Seasons Riverside
Grand Opera Hotel
Grand Opera Hotel
