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.

1. 1

   Cableways Chiatura

   2 hours

   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.

2. 2

   Katskhi Pillar

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Monastery Mgvimevi

   30 min

   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.

4. 4

   Chronicles Of Georgia

   30 min

   The must see for any lover of Soviet architecture - the giant monument overlooking the concrete suburbs is a perfect place to finish the tour.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.