What to Do in Kutaisi: the Ultimate 5-7 Day Itinerary, Kutaisi, Georgia

Kutaisi is one of the oldest towns both in Georgia and in the world. This former capital and the second largest city in the country is the main town in the Imereti region. Kutaisi is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historical landmarks, beautiful churches, and cathedrals, and cultural sites to name a few. In this post, I’ll explain what to do in Kutaisi for 5-7 days, along with day trips from Kutaisi you’ll need to take.

Imereti region is known for its gorgeous nature that pleases your soul and eyes. Its mountainous landscape looks like a painting, while the caves of the region make you feel in a surreal world. The area, today, is divided into two parts - Lower and Upper Imereti featuring fascinating sights within its territory that span for 6,475 sq. kilometers.

The region has always played an important part in the development of the country since the antique period - Great Silk Road passed through here resulting in the diversity of the cultural and historical sites. Moreover, the ancient western kingdom of Georgia - Egrisi - existed on the current territory of Imereti from late antiquity to early Middle Ages.

The geographical location of Kutaisi makes it a perfect base for exploring the main sights of western Georgia, including important religious buildings, canyons, caves, and former sanatorium cities to name just a few. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).