Explore Imereti’s hidden gems: Katskhi Pillar, Chiatura’s Soviet-era cable cars, and Mghvimevi convent. Ride gondolas, see monuments, and return to Kutaisi.
Explore Imereti’s hidden gems: Katskhi Pillar, Chiatura’s Soviet-era cable cars, and Mghvimevi convent. Ride gondolas, see monuments, and return to Kutaisi.
- Katskhi Pillar - The Katskhi Pillar is an impressive 40-meter-high rock topped with a church. Opportunities to ascend are rare, as a monk resides there permanently, and even his brothers communicate with him by delivering food via a rope. Visitors can capture stunning photos of the pillar from the path or parking area. Additionally, there is a…
- Katskhi Pillar - The Katskhi Pillar is an impressive 40-meter-high rock topped with a church. Opportunities to ascend are rare, as a monk resides there permanently, and even his brothers communicate with him by delivering food via a rope. Visitors can capture stunning photos of the pillar from the path or parking area. Additionally, there is a church and monastery at ground level, making it a brief but worthwhile visit.
- Cableways Chiatura - Chiatura is a significant industrial town in western Georgia, known for its manganese mines. It is also renowned for its rope cable cars, constructed in the 1950s to transport mine workers. Visitors can enjoy a ride on one of the new lines.
- Chiatura - Accompanied by a guide, visitors can stroll through Chiatura, appreciating its unique architecture and visiting one of the old cable car stations.
- Monastery Mgvimevi - Explore the convent, which is intricately carved into the rock.
- Kutaisi - Return to Kutaisi.
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking guide
- New Cable Car ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking guide
- New Cable Car ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on a guided tour from Kutaisi to uncover the hidden treasures of the Imereti region. Begin with a visit to the Katskhi Pillar, a remarkable 40-meter-high limestone monolith topped with a church.
Next, explore the mining town of Chiatura, once the leading hub for manganese mining, famous for its distinctive Soviet-era cable car system. Installed in…
Embark on a guided tour from Kutaisi to uncover the hidden treasures of the Imereti region. Begin with a visit to the Katskhi Pillar, a remarkable 40-meter-high limestone monolith topped with a church.
Next, explore the mining town of Chiatura, once the leading hub for manganese mining, famous for its distinctive Soviet-era cable car system. Installed in the 1950s, these cable cars were designed to transport miners and residents across the steep hillsides. Remarkably, cable cars remain a primary mode of public transport for locals today. While the old cable cars have been replaced with new ones, some of the original “flying coffins” can still be seen hanging on abandoned lines. Enjoy a ride on a new Chiatura gondola lift and experience life like a local. Discover Soviet monuments and mosaics scattered throughout Chiatura, along with typical Soviet residential buildings.
After exploring Chiatura, proceed to the Mghvimevi convent, uniquely carved into rock. Conclude the day by returning to Kutaisi in the evening.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
