Soviet past - Private day tour to Chiatura, Katskhi pillar and Chronicles
Discover the non-touristic Georgia on this full day trip to the macabre town of Chiatura - once a modern mining town with highest number of cable cars, it resembles a ghost town today with its abandoned mines, empty apartments and decaying Soviet architecture.
The time seems to stand still here and so you can take a ride in one of the last rusty cable cars, overlooking the factories, enjoy the panorama view from the half-abandoned concrete settlements on the hills and see a morbide dedication to Stalin here and there.
On our tour we also visit the country side of Imereti region, that builds a contrast to industrial Chiatura - the ancient holy pillar of Katskhi with a tiny church on top or the rock hew Mgvimevi convent with frescoes from XIV century.
Options
Private Tour incl. Chronicles
Chiatura + Katskhi + Chronicle: For fans of brutalism - a tour to Soviet mining town of Chiatura, the Chronicle of Georgia monument and Katskhi pillar
Pickup included
What's included in Soviet past - Private day tour to Chiatura, Katskhi pillar and Chronicles
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cableways Chiatura
Though the old cable cars have been suspended, the rusty cabins and the brutalist stations still make a great sight and photo setting. Visit some of the most interesting and unique cable car stations before they get forever destroyed.
Katskhi Pillar
One of a kind - the monastery that was built on a huge rock pillar. Until today, many legends surround this place and it still attracts pilgrims from all Georgia.
Monastery Mgvimevi
An unusual kind of monastery, where nature and architecture become one. Built in a cave in the late middle ages, the picturesque monastery looks like an alien among the concrete socialist surroundings.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Perfect for photographers
- Katskhi sveti - a natural stone pilar with a church on top
- Visit the Mgvimevi monastery - the only one where the church is built inside a natural cave
- See the old cable cars of Chiatura and explore the abandoned areas in the ghost like town
- Private tour with local guide, who knows the best locations.
- Lunch (we can recommend our favorite spots)
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note, that as of the moment, all old cable cars have been suspended for safety reasons, but you can still see them
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
We will pick you up from your hotel or vacation rental in Tbilisi. Please share your accommodation location after the booking.
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Thank you for booking with us! Your guide will pick you up at 9 am - please let us know your location in Tbilisi. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
