Kutaisi

Discover how to make the most of two of Georgia's finest natural wonders - Prometheus Cave's otherworldly underground rivers and Sataplia's dinosaur-tracked forest reserve - with practical planning advice for visiting both from Kutaisi.

Venture beyond Kutaisi's monasteries into Imereti's lesser-known wine villages, where family cellars, buried qvevri, and fiery homemade chacha reveal a winemaking tradition as ancient and distinct as anywhere in Georgia.

Venture deep into Georgia's ancient heartland as this guide unravels Kutaisi's cliff-carved monasteries, stalactite-filled caverns, and UNESCO-listed frescoes - revealing why this mythic city rewards every curious traveler who looks beyond Tbilisi.

Discover why Kutaisi - Georgia's ancient, unhurried second city - deserves a place on your itinerary, from its UNESCO-listed monasteries and mythological past to the jaw-dropping canyons and caves on its doorstep.