Gelati & Motsameta Monasteries
Visit two of Georgia's most important medieval monasteries just outside Kutaisi. Gelati, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases remarkable mosaics, while Motsameta sits dramatically above a river gorge.
Tour Highlights
- Gelati Monastery — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 12th-century mosaics and frescoes
- Motsameta Monastery above the river gorge
- Burial place of King David the Builder
- Peaceful forest setting
Itinerary
Short drive to the Gelati Monastery complex in the hills above the city.
Explore the monastery with its stunning mosaics, academy ruins, and the tomb of King David the Builder.
Visit the small but dramatically situated monastery perched above the Tskaltsitela river gorge.
Return to Kutaisi for lunch and free time to explore the Bagrati area.
Drop-off at your hotel or central Kutaisi.
What's Included
- Transport in comfortable vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Lunch
- Donations at monasteries
- Personal expenses
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