Gelati's golden mosaics, Motsameta's cliffside saints and Tskaltubo's crumbling Soviet spas, three faces of Imereti in one day from Kutaisi.
- —Gelati monastery (1106), UNESCO-listed, still an active teaching centre with its original mosaics in the main church
- —Motsameta sits on a river gorge outcrop, a short walk from the car park with views over the Tskaltsitela canyon
- —Tskaltubo's abandoned sanatoria show Soviet spa architecture up close, with working bathhouses still open nearby
- —Bagrati cathedral in Kutaisi, rebuilt after 2012 restoration, overlooks the Rioni river and old town
- —Kutaisi's covered market for Imeretian cheese, churchkhela and spices before or after lunch
- —Small-group private car and driver-guide, no fixed departure times to match
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private car with English-speaking driver
- ✓ Licensed guide for the full day
- ✓ All transport between sites
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kutaisi
- ✓ Bottled water in the car
- — Lunch and personal expenses
- — Entrance fees where applicable (Tskaltubo bathhouse entry, checked at booking)
- — Tips
- — Travel insurance
- · Comfortable walking shoes recommended, Motsameta involves uneven stone paths and some steps
- · Modest dress required at Gelati and Motsameta, shoulders and knees covered, scarves available on request
- · Gelati's main church may have partial scaffolding due to ongoing conservation work
- · Tskaltubo's abandoned buildings have uneven floors and no lighting, entry is at your own risk and some sections may be closed
- · Roads are paved and in good condition, drive times given are approximate and can lengthen in poor weather
- · Bring cash in GEL for market purchases and optional entrance fees
Is Gelati monastery still an active religious site?
Yes, it functions as a working monastery and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so modest dress is expected.
Can we go inside the Tskaltubo sanatoriums?
Several buildings allow walk-in access and others are fenced off or unsafe; your guide will indicate which are open on the day, checked at booking.
Is this tour suitable for travellers with limited mobility?
Motsameta and parts of Tskaltubo involve uneven ground and some steps, so it is better suited to travellers comfortable walking for short stretches.
Do we need to book entrance tickets in advance?
No advance booking required for Gelati, Motsameta or Bagrati; Tskaltubo bathhouse entry fees, if any, are paid on site.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
The UNESCO-listed Gelati Monastery, founded by King David the Builder, crowns its green hillside. · Photo: Ihor Burliai / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €264 ≈ $294 · 764 GEL | €264 ≈ $294 · 764 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €165 ≈ $184 · 478 GEL | €330 ≈ $368 · 955 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €157 ≈ $175 · 454 GEL | €471 ≈ $525 · 1,363 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €140 ≈ $156 · 405 GEL | €560 ≈ $624 · 1,621 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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