Private Tour to Soviet Chiatura and Katskhi Column

from $160 $109

Duration

12 Hours

Max People

Min Age

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Overview

Pick-up time: 09:00

End time: 21:00

Chiatura and Katskhi Column in Georgia suit you if you’re a travel enthusiast seeking unique destinations.

They offer history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Chiatura is a mining town with a distinctive cable car system that traverses the region’s dramatic cliffs and deep valleys, offering an opportunity to witness the town’s industrial heritage while enjoying panoramic views.

You cannot see a column anywhere else like Katskhi’s towering limestone monolith, a centuries-old hermitage that has a church at the top of its narrow peak.

Both places offer a unique and awe-inspiring adventure for those seeking a spiritual journey.

The private tour of the Soviet Chiatura and Katskhi Column promises a memorable experience for adventure seekers and a tranquil escape from noisy everyday life.

Meeting point: Tbilisi (The tour includes pick up from a hotel)

Endpoint: Tbilisi (The tour ends back at the pick-up point)

Highlights

Mgvimevi Convent
Chiatura (soviet town)
Katskhi Column
Cable Car in Chiatura

What’s Included

Pick up from a hotel
Drop off at a hotel
A private transportation service
A private, certified guide service
Cable car ride in Chiatura
All the expenses for a driver and a tour guide

Food and drink

Itinerary

Pick-up time: 09:00 End time: 21:00 Chiatura and Katskhi Column in Georgia suit you if you’re a travel enthusiast seeking unique destinations. They offer history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Chiatura is a mining town with a distinctive cable car system that traverses the region’s dramatic cliffs and deep valleys, offering an opportunity to witness the town’s industrial heritage while enjoying panoramic views. You cannot see a column anywhere else like Katskhi’s towering limestone monolith, a centuries-old hermitage that has a church at the top of its narrow peak. Both places offer a unique and awe-inspiring adventure for those seeking a spiritual journey. The private tour of the Soviet Chiatura and Katskhi Column promises a memorable experience for adventure seekers and a tranquil escape from noisy everyday life. Meeting point: Tbilisi (The tour includes pick up from a hotel) Endpoint: Tbilisi (The tour ends back at the pick-up point)

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Private Tour to Soviet Chiatura and Katskhi Column

09:00 Pick up from a Hotel
Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.

12:10 Mgvimevi Convent
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Mghvimevi Convent is in a rock cave on the right bank of the river Kvirila. The monastery complex includes a two-nave basilica of the Savior, a small hall church, a bell tower, and a convent for nuns. The main temple is named after the Savior. The wooden iconostasis is entirely painted, and frescoes are on the church's wall. Unique engraved icons, a magnificent pattern of wood carving, and a vine door are preserved in the Georgian State Museum of Art funds.

13:45 Lunch in Chiatura
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
After Mgvimevi Convent, we will have a delicious lunch at a local place.

15:30 Katskhi Column
Duration: 1 hour
Next, we'll head to the majestic Katskhi Column. It rises approximately 40 meters above the beautiful surrounding landscape. It is often referred to as a stairway to the heaven.

17:00 Cable Car in Chiatura
Duration: 1 hour
During our fantastic tour, prepare for an adventure on a cable car in Chiatura! You won't believe your eyes when you see Chiatura's incredible cable car system. With a whopping 12 passenger lines and even cargo lines that stretch over 6,000 meters long, it's truly something to experience.The best part? It isn't only a tourist attraction. The locals in Chiatura still use this extraordinary mode of transportation in their everyday lives. So, get ready to witness a slice of the daily life of the locals.

19:30 Coffee Break - Way Mart
Duration: 15 minutes
We stop at the shop for a break, where you can get some snacks and have a cup of coffee.

21:00 Drop off at a Hotel
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel at 21:00.