Day tour from Batumi to Kutaisi - the oldest city in Georgia. We cover walking tour in the royal district, Bagrati, Gelati and Motsameta monasteries, historical museum and wine tour to Baia's winery.
Details of tour
  • Season - May to October
    ​(Winter Season Version of this tour)
  • Start/Finish - Batumi
  • Type – Culture, Wine and history
  • Duration – 17 hours
  • Frequency – Everyday 
Highlights of tour:
  • Walking in Royal district of Kutaisi
  • Kutaisi history museum
  • Bagrati cathedral
  • Gelati & Motsameta monasteries
  • Wine testing and Georgian dinner at family winery
 
We start picking up guests at 06:00 and at 06:30 we leave the city. At 9 a.m. we stop at a cozy café in Kutaisi for breakfast break. Tour starts at 10 a.m. from the central square of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at fountain group continues down to central park where are located statue of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and memorial of “9 April”. Afterwards we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house and visit “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”. After short shopping we go to Kutaisi History Museum 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.  Then we move to Motsameta monastery that 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. By the Lunch time we We visit family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to wine cellar to test several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imereian food you’ll ever try. After satisfying lunch we return back to Kutaisi and from there go to Batumi. We are in Batumi by 23:30.
Price
  • Group tour - 180 GEL per person
  • Private tour - Starting from 540 GEL
Price covers
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Transportation
  • Guiding service in English
  • Wine tasting & Georgian dinner​
Price doesn't covers
  • Entrance fees - 3 GEL
Note: In case of 3 and more guests we make up to 40% discounts. ​​
Note: On group tours there is no minimum guests number restriction. They are guaranteed departure.