Gelati, Prometheus, Sanatoriums and Wine tour

Overview

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Discover the highlights of western Georgia on a diverse day trip combining culture, nature, history, and wine. Start at Gelati Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 12th-century mosaics, frescoes, and spiritual atmosphere overlooking the Rioni Valley.

Continue to Prometheus Cave, an impressive underground world of illuminated stalactites, stalagmites, and vast halls shaped over millions of years.

Next, explore the haunting beauty of the Tskaltubo Abandoned Sanatoriums—monumental Soviet-era buildings that tell stories of a forgotten past and create a unique, cinematic setting.

End the day at Nikoladze Winery, where natural wine is made in traditional qvevri buried in the ground. Taste authentic Imeretian wines, learn about ancient Georgian winemaking traditions, and enjoy warm family hospitality.

Gelati Monastery is temporarily closed for conservation works. We visit Mostameta Monastery instead.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Gelati Monastery is closed for conservation works. Open to visitors on Sundays. On other days we will visit Motsameta Monastery.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gelati Monastery

Gelati Monastery, Residence of Greatest King of Georgia David the Builder.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Prometheus Cave

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Tour will be served by professional Guide. Comfortable Minivan/Bus provided

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Tour 6 people

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very polite and...
Arpine M,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very polite and knowledgeable guide. Tour allowed us to see most of the Kutaisi surroundings. Unfortunately Gelati cathedral is under construction and you can't see much there.
Excelente
pedromP4270JV,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really cool tour! Gelati was closed and Giorgi kindly bring us to a nearer monastery with awesome views. As we are not wine lovers, we offered us to visit a route for hiking and really cool too! I recommend this tour as a good plan to do near Kutaisi
You Have to Do This Winery Tour
Stay04598498527,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and flexible with the different things we saw. His knowledge and stories about Gelati helped us to understand the true grandeur of the place in spite of the construction. The winery was simply amazing. Honoring the family tradition of his forefathers, our guide educated us in the ancient ways of wine-making in Georgia. And the wine superb!
Great tour from Kutaisi
dbadavid,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giorgi, our tour guide was very informative as we explored the monastery, Prometheus cave and the extremely cool Medea sanitorium. And the wine tasting at his family winery was a great ending to a perfect excursion.
Kutaisi in one day ❤️
Agapi K,,May 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, very good guide ,we showed so many important places. I recommend this tour for all ages.
Interesting and fun experience
C8364BFkatheriner,,Apr 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giorgi was a great guide, very informative and helpful. A great mix of sights and experiences, especially Tskaltubo, Gelati, and Sataplia.
Highly recommended Tour
Paddy M,,Sep 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very professional company . Tour was very interesting especially the abandoned Soviet spa’s and bath houses . The caves were also very pretty and interesting . Highly recommended tour
Kutaisi city
nicktiwana,,Jul 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing city with such a rich history and culture. You will be super excited if you are a photo enthusiast like me. So much to capture..
Day trip with a Georgian patriot
Norman H,,Apr 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked the tour because it included some sites I wanted to visit, and I was especially looking forward to viewing the dilapidated Soviet sanatoriums. The sanatoriums did not disappoint, and it was absolutely breathtaking to walk in them. The other stations were also mostly pretty interesting, just that the Sataplia Nature Reserve seemed to be directed more at kids. The guide contacted me before the tour via WhatsApp. During the tour, he was very knowledgeable, and he helped me to get a better understanding of the Georgian mindset.
Excellent
Andreas G,,Mar 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great knowledgable friendly guide, lots to see and do, followed the schedule and added a few more hidden gems, spots in the tour, very flexible also to accommodate personal preferences