Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

Discover Kutaisi: Bagrati, Motsameta & Sataplia Tour

15 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour from Tbilisi to Kutaisi
  • 02 Visit Bagrati Cathedral, a landmark of medieval Georgian architecture
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO-recognized Gelati Monastery
  • 04 See Motsameta Monastery and learn its martyrdom history
  • 05 Discover dinosaur footprints at Sataplia Managed Reserve
  • 06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
  • 07 Pickup and drop-off service provided in Tbilisi

Discover the historic and spiritual highlights of western Georgia on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi to Kutaisi. Travel in comfort to explore the city and its surrounding landmarks, including Bagrati Cathedral, Gelati Monastery, Motsameta Monastery, and the fascinating Sataplia Managed Reserve.

Along the way, experience a mix of medieval architecture, religious heritage, and natural history. From ancient monasteries and cathedral views over Kutaisi to dinosaur footprints preserved at Sataplia, this tour offers a rewarding introduction to one of Georgia’s most culturally rich regions.

From ancient monasteries and cathedral views over Kutaisi to dinosaur footprints preserved at Sataplia, this tour offers a rewarding introduction to one of Georgia’s most culturally rich regions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sataplia Managed Reserve

Sataplia Managed Reserve is located in Tskaltubo municipality, Imereti region, where the footprints of Herbivorous and Raptor dinosaurs of different epochs are found. Sataplia dinosaurs are called “Satapliazaurus” and are different from Europian dinosaurs.

Kutaisi

Kutaisi is one of the most ancient cities in the world and the third-most populous city in Georgia, traditionally, second in importance, after the capital city of Tbilisi. Situated 221 kilometres (137 miles) west of Tbilisi, on the Rioni River, it is the capital of the western region of Imereti. 

Motsameta monastery

Motsameta monastery is a complex of monasteries at the Imereti region. Its name, whose meaning is the "Place of the Martyrs", is related to the brothers of a noble family of Argveti, David and Constantine, who organized a rebellion against the occupying Arabs in the 8th century.

Bagrati Cathedral (11th century)

The Cathedral of the Dormition, or the Kutaisi Cathedral, more commonly known as Bagrati Cathedral is an 11th-century cathedral in the city of Kutaisi, in the Imereti region of Georgia. A masterpiece of the medieval Georgian architecture, the cathedral suffered heavy damage throughout centuries and was reconstructed to its present state through a gradual process starting in the 1950s, with controversial conservation works concluding in 2012. These works prompted UNESCO to remove the Cathedral from its list of World Heritage sites. A distinct landmark in the scenery of central Kutaisi, the cathedral rests on the Ukimerioni Hill.

Gelati Monastery (12th century)

Gelati is a medieval monastic complex near Kutaisi in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Built in the Georgian Golden Age, Gelati was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 3 cities · 15 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled Water

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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