Destination
Tskaltubo
Radon spring water and the vast, half-empty sanatoriums of the Soviet spa era.
How to get to Tskaltubo
By car, Tskaltubo is about 3 h 45 min from Tbilisi (233 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 45 min away by car (27 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- The abandoned bathhouses
- Prometheus Cave
- Sataplia Nature Reserve
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Surami, for the fortress and the nazuki (sweet bread) stalls
- The Rikoti pass
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Culture & history
- Nature
What to eat here
- Imeretian khachapuri
- Chicken in sour-grape and blackberry sauce
- Pkhali
The wine: Tsolikouri, Tsitska and Otskhanuri Sapere — lighter, and served chilled.
The cooking of Imereti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Tskaltubo
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Tskaltubo
- How far is Tskaltubo from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h 45 min by car, 233 km.
- Which airport is closest to Tskaltubo?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 45 min away by car (27 km).
- When is the best time to visit Tskaltubo?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Tskaltubo?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
