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Kutaisi

Climb to Bagrati Cathedral, wander the garden boulevard and Green Bazaar, then visit Gelati Monastery and the caves and canyons of Imereti.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026

Itineraries

Where to stay

The central square and boulevard for the old center on foot; the Rioni river bank below Bagrati for the cathedral hill and the botanical garden; the airport side for early flights.

The areas: Central square and boulevard, Rioni river bank, Near the airport.

Where to stay in Kutaisi: areas and adviceHotels in Kutaisi

Places to see

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ChurchBagrati CathedralCathedral on Ukimerioni Hill built around 1003, rebuilt in 2010 and visible from the whole city.Entry: Open to visitors
ChurchGelati MonasteryUNESCO monastery founded in 1106, 11 km from Kutaisi, known for its 12th-century mosaic.Entry: Open to visitors
NatureKutaisi Botanical GardenGarden near Bagrati with about 700 plant species and a chapel inside a 400-year-old oak trunk.Entry: Check entry rules
FoodKutaisi central square and boulevardGarden boulevard leading to the central square and the Colchis fountain in the old center.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportKutaisi International AirportLow-cost hub and Wizz Air base, 14 km west of the city.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureMartvili CanyonCanyon 45 km from Kutaisi with a 700 m trail and boat trips on the Abasha River.Entry: GEL[fee]
ChurchMotsameta MonasteryEighth-century monastery in Colchic forest, halfway between Kutaisi and Gelati.Entry: Open to visitors
NatureOkatse CanyonCanyon with a 780 m hanging trail and a panoramic viewpoint, about 50 km from Kutaisi.Entry: GEL[fee]
NaturePrometheus CaveCave with 6 lit halls and a boat section on a trail of about an hour, open daily.Entry: GEL[fee]
NatureSataplia Nature ReserveReserve with dinosaur footprints, a karst cave and a glass viewpoint, 7 km from Kutaisi.Entry: GEL[fee]