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Chiatura Cable Cars & Katskhi Pillar
Soviet mining town and a church on a rock
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Group size
- 1 - 12 People
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs / returns
- 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM (Approx.)
- Guide languages
- English, Russian, German
- Starts from
- Kutaisi
- Transport
- A/C minibus
- Style
- History, Adventure
Overview
Chiatura grew around its manganese mines, and its cable cars still cross the gorge between the town and the mountainsides. On the way stand under the 40 m Katskhi pillar, a limestone column with a hermit’s church on top, and visit the cliff monastery of Mgvimevi.
Highlights
- Chiatura cable cars
- Katskhi pillar
- Mgvimevi monastery
- Soviet architecture
Itinerary
09:00
Kutaisi
Drive north-east to Katskhi.
10:00
Katskhi pillar
The column and the story of its last hermit.
11:30
Chiatura
Cable car rides and the miners’ town.
13:30
Lunch
Optional lunch in town.
14:30
Mgvimevi
Monastery carved into the cliff.
16:00
Back in Kutaisi
Drop-off in the centre.
Schedule may vary
What’s included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Comfortable A/C minibus
- Cable car tickets
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Booking options
Standard
Online payment · $55 per adult
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Comfortable A/C minibus
09:00 — Kutaisi: Drive north-east to Katskhi.
10:00 — Katskhi pillar: The column and the story of its last hermit.
11:30 — Chiatura: Cable car rides and the miners’ town.
13:30 — Lunch: Optional lunch in town.
14:30 — Mgvimevi: Monastery carved into the cliff.
16:00 — Back in Kutaisi: Drop-off in the centre.
Reserve now, pay on site
Cash on site · $60 per adult
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Comfortable A/C minibus
09:00 — Kutaisi: Drive north-east to Katskhi.
10:00 — Katskhi pillar: The column and the story of its last hermit.
11:30 — Chiatura: Cable car rides and the miners’ town.
13:30 — Lunch: Optional lunch in town.
14:30 — Mgvimevi: Monastery carved into the cliff.
16:00 — Back in Kutaisi: Drop-off in the centre.
Meeting point
Kutaisi, Colchis Fountain on Central Square
Good to know
- Visitors cannot climb the Katskhi pillar.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours
Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the departure.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund
Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.
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