Kutaisi

Tbilisi's traditional rival for capital status

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Georgia’s third largest city, Kutaisi has often played the role of second city in its long history, even serving as capital at times. The city even hosted the national parliament from 2012 to 2018, in a modern building worth visiting. The ruins of Bagrati Cathedral overlook Kutaisi, while several other UNESCO sites, such as Gelati Monastery, are nearby. Kutaisi's airport has attracted many low-cost carriers, making it the cheapest way to travel to much of East and Central Europe.

Kutaisi is an excellent base for adventure tourism, with Georgia’s largest caves and some of its best rafting areas located in the area. We recommend touring the hilltop Gelati Monastery, heading down the Okatse Canyon, and stopping at the Kinchkha waterfalls. After taking a boat down the Matvili Canyon, descend one last time into the massive Prometheus show cave. While these places are spread out, we can provide a guide/driver to help you link them together.

Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Kutaisi

Spend some time in Kutaisi on a tour that takes in other cities in Georgia and neighboring countries. Our vacation packages including Kutaisi and other destinations throughout Georgia and Europe hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

Nine Notable Nights in Georgia Custom Itinerary

Nine Notable Nights in Georgia

Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi

A Caucasian Adventure in Azerbaijan and Georgia Custom Itinerary

A Caucasian Adventure in Azerbaijan and Georgia

Baku, Tbilisi, Borjomi, Kutaisi, Batumi

Two Glorious Weeks in Georgia Custom Itinerary

Two Glorious Weeks in Georgia

Tbilisi, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mestia, Batumi

What I love about Kutaisi

Finance Assistant & Caucasus Region Destination Expert

I love Kutaisi for its people, which make this place so welcoming. You don't feel far from home in Kutaisi. This former industrial giant now offers coziness and hospitality. Always calm and warm, Kutaisi is ready to host you.

Where to stay in Kutaisi

Kutaisi's center is where you'll find all the accommodation options we offer, often with riverside views and/or balconies. Once we start preparing your customized itinerary we will present our recommended options for you to select from.

Modern Design Hotel in Kutaisi

Modern Design Hotel

A modern, comfortable, centrally located hotel.

Central Hotel in Kutaisi

Central Hotel

A nice choice that's comfortable and centrally located.

Stylish Boutqiue Hotel in Kutaisi

Stylish Boutqiue Hotel

Stylish 3-star hotel in the center of old part of Kutaisi.

Things to do in Kutaisi

Kutaisi's long history is typified by the cathedral complex overlooking the city. We'll be happy to help you explore it and more with a private walking tour, explaining the significance of the city's landmarks, then taking you to places you'd miss on your own. Kutaisi works best as a base for exploring the surrounding area's natural beauty, with the aid of a private driver and guide. When we send you your customized itinerary you will be able to choose additional excursions to include in your vacation package or consider for adding later.

Kutaisi Private City Tour

Kutaisi Private City Tour

Kutaisi Surroundings Private Day Trip

Kutaisi Surroundings Private Day Trip

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

4.9 / 5

Average of our Guest's Ratings of our trip packages including Kutaisi, based on 3 reviews

Review by Mark & Monica

Mark & Monica

California

If you're looking for a local, personalized non-cookie cutter tour of a region at a fair price with impeccable service then choose JayWay Travel to plan your next trip.

If you're looking for a local, personalized non-cookie cutter tour of a region at a fair price with impeccable service then choose JayWay Travel to plan your next trip.

Year : 2021
Visited : Georgia
Itinerary : Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Tbilisi
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2021
Visited : Georgia
Itinerary : Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Tbilisi
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by George & Tina

George & Tina

California

We salute JayWay Travel for making our journey incredibly special by way of local English speaking guides who were there to inform and support us. All the particulars are taken care of so the traveler can relax and enjoy after deciding upon their preferred itinerary.

We salute JayWay Travel for making our journey incredibly special by way of local English speaking guides who were there to inform and support us. All the particulars are taken care of so the traveler can relax and enjoy after deciding upon their preferred itinerary.

Year : 2021
Visited : Georgia
Itinerary : Tbilisi, Borjomi, Batumi, Mestia, Kutaisi, Kazbegi, Telavi, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi
Rating :

4.8 / 5

Year : 2021
Visited : Georgia
Itinerary : Tbilisi, Borjomi, Batumi, Mestia, Kutaisi, Kazbegi, Telavi, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi
Rating :

4.8 / 5

Review by Michael & Margaret

Michael & Margaret

Alaska

JayWay is a unique, full service boutique travel company, and provides a very high level of customer service. They have the information and resources an independent traveler to a new country would need for a memorable adventure.

JayWay is a unique, full service boutique travel company, and provides a very high level of customer service. They have the information and resources an independent traveler to a new country would need for a memorable adventure.

Year : 2019
Visited : Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia
Itinerary : Baku, Sheki, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Yerevan, Kutaisi, Batumi
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2019
Visited : Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia
Itinerary : Baku, Sheki, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Yerevan, Kutaisi, Batumi
Rating :

5 / 5

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