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A rugged cliff, a stone building with a red roof, and a wooden structure with a person standing in front. 1
A person standing in a wooden frame with arms outstretched, overlooking a green landscape with hills and a clear sky. 2
A stone building with cross motifs and a tiled roof, set against a rocky cliff. 3
A rocky cliff with a small structure on top, surrounded by dense green foliage. 4
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By Globus Travel Georgia
Free cancellation available
Price is €25 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
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Overview

    • Visit the unique Katskhi Pillar rising above the village
    • Explore the peaceful cave-style Mgvimevi Monastery
    • Enjoy scenic landscapes and authentic Georgian culture

Activity location

    • Kutaisi
    • Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 10 გალაკტიონ ტაბიძის ქ., ქუთაისი 4600, საქართველო | Next to the office is Rustaveli Bridge, a currency exchange office, and a car rental office.
    • Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

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Kutaisi: Chiatura, Katskhi Pillar & Mgvimevi Monastery Tour✅

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€24.87 x 1 Adult€24.87
Total
Price is €24.87

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Transport by comfortable vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Katskhi Pillar
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Mgvimevi Monastery
  • Inclusions
    Scenic stops for photos
  • Inclusions
    Free time to explore
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Optional entrance fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the unique industrial city of Chiatura on a day tour from Kutaisi. Explore one of Georgia’s most unusual destinations, famous for its historic cable cars, dramatic landscapes, Soviet-era atmosphere, and spiritual landmarks.

    Start your journey in Kutaisi and travel through the beautiful countryside of western Georgia towards Chiatura, a town surrounded by cliffs and deep valleys.

    Visit the iconic Katskhi Pillar, a natural limestone monolith rising high above the village. Learn about its spiritual history and admire one of the most impressive landmarks in Georgia.

    Continue to the peaceful Mgvimevi Monastery, a historic monastery partly built into the rock cliffs near Chiatura. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and unique cave-style architecture.

    Experience the historic Chiatura cable cars and enjoy panoramic views over the city, cliffs, and dramatic landscapes.

    During the tour, you will also visit:

    • Chiatura Theatre
    • Historic Chiatura Railway Station
    • Old Soviet architecture and abandoned industrial areas
    • Scenic viewpoints around the city

    Enjoy free time for photos, local snacks, and exploring the atmosphere of this fascinating town.

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    Suggested itinerary

    • Departure from Kutaisi
    • Katskhi Pillar
    • Mgvimevi Monastery
    • Chiatura cable cars
    • Scenic viewpoint
    • Chiatura Theatre
    • Historic railway station
    • Free time / local snack break
    • Return to Kutaisi

Location

Activity location

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    • Kutaisi
    • Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 10 გალაკტიონ ტაბიძის ქ., ქუთაისი 4600, საქართველო | Next to the office is Rustaveli Bridge, a currency exchange office, and a car rental office.
    • Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia