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Explore Kutaisi old town, Motsameta + Gelati Monastery and Prometheus Cave (optional)

 

General information

Destination
Tbilisi, Georgia

Program details

On our tour to Kutaisi you will have an opportunity to visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites around one of the oldest cities in Georgia.



We will visit:

Kutaisi city - one of the most beautiful and ancient Georgian cities, the land of Argonauts, situated in West Georgia on the banks of the picturesque Rioni River.



Motsameta Monastery is little monastery has a spectacular setting on a cliff-top promontory above a bend of the Tskhaltsitela River. Situated dizzily high above the ravine of the Tskhaltsitela River, the monastery offers awe-inspiring views of the river and the surrounding countryside from any number of buildings and points on the grounds.



Gelati Monastery is perfectly restored outstanding monument of Georgian architecture was the centre of spiritual and scientific life of the Middle Ages, the tomb of Georgian rulers, the cult place for pilgrims. It is located 1 km from the city of Kutaisi and is under UNESCO protection as an object of cultural and historical legacy.



Prometheus cave is the biggest cave in Georgia.These caves belong to Imereti Protected Areas, and are quite close – you can easily visit both in one day. There is a worldwide known legend of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods, for which he was punished and chained to Khvamli Mountain, which can be seen from Prometheus Cave, one of the most adventurous places in Georgia. Here you can find a very special form of stalactites, stalagmites, petrified stone waterfalls and hanging curtains, underground River and lakes



Languages

English and Russian



Others

Please note that the ascent to the Gergeti Trinity Church will not be carried out. Tour changes are seasonal and due to the season changes, we already do not go till Gergeti monastery in Kazbegi region - the roads are closed. Instead of this, we offer you the Gudauri ski resort.