Kutaisi monasteries, waterfalls & palace tour: 5 hours

Geguti Palace dates back to the 6th century and still stands as Georgia's most important royal residence.

A five-hour guided tour of Kutaisi and its surroundings, starting at 9:00 AM from Colchis Fountain, covering three churches and monasteries, two waterfalls, a mountain lake, and the 6th-century Geguti Palace. The tour includes entrance fees and a snack break at Broliskedi Lake. No lunch stop, so bring your own food.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kutaisi landmarks and nature

• Meet at Kutaisi Boulevard entrance
• Visit Bagrati Cathedral
• Visit Church of the Annunciation and Catholic Cathedral
• Visit Motsameta Monastery
• See Broliskedi Waterfall and smaller waterfall
• Explore Broliskedi Lake and snack break
• Visit Geguti Palace

The experience

What makes this tour work is the route itself: it threads five historical and natural sites into a single morning without feeling rushed. You start at Bagrati Cathedral in the city center, then move through the Church of the Annunciation and Motsameta Monastery: each one a different era of Georgian architecture and faith. The guide walks you through the hidden history at each stop, so you're not just looking at old stone. You're learning why these places mattered.

The second half swings into nature. Broliskedi Waterfalls arrive after the monasteries, and the source notes there's a smaller waterfall just minutes away if you want to see both. Then comes Broliskedi Lake, which the operator describes as a hidden gem even for locals: the water color and mountain landscape are unusual enough that the guide will point out why. You'll have a short snack break here, which is the only food stop on the tour, so eat before you leave or bring something with you. Finally, Geguti Palace closes the day: a royal residence from the 6th to 8th centuries, later expanded during the 11th to 13th centuries when it served as a diplomatic and trading hub for the kingdom.

The tour runs five hours total and ends back in Kutaisi. WiFi is available on board, and entrance fees to all sites are included in the price. The meeting point is the Colchis Fountain on Kutaisi Boulevard, and the guide speaks English.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Bagrati Cathedral, Church of the Annunciation, Motsameta Monastery, Broliskedi Waterfalls, Broliskedi Lake, and Geguti Palace.
• English-speaking guide.
• WiFi on board.
• snack break at the lake.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Wine Route - Tour Agency

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to combine religious sites with natural landscapes in a single morning loop starting from central Kutaisi, rather than splitting visits across separate days.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the group?

The tour starts at 9:00 AM at the Colchis Fountain on Kutaisi Boulevard, in front of the fountain entrance. This is the meeting point for all departures.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring food?

There is no lunch stop during the tour, so you should bring snacks or eat before departure. You will have a short snack break at Broliskedi Lake.

What is Geguti Palace and why is it important?

Geguti Palace, also called Tamar's Palace, is one of Georgia's most important historical sites, built between the 6th and 8th centuries and expanded during the 11th to 13th centuries. It served as a royal residence and a major diplomatic, cultural, political, and trading center for the kingdom.

Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

Yes, entrance fees to all sites (the cathedral, churches, monastery, waterfalls, lake, and palace) are included in the tour price.

How physically demanding is this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You will be walking at each site and moving between stops by vehicle, but there are no strenuous hikes or climbing required.