Chiatura & Katskhi Pillar Road Tour – 16 Mar

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Chiatura & Katskhi Pillar Road Tour – 16 Mar

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Duration :   1 Day

Join us on a Chiatura & Katskhi Pillar road trip. We will explore a medieval cave monastery, enjoy a cable car ride across Chiatura, take a closer look at the Georgian version of Meteora and so much more.

Date:  Sat 16 Mar
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 385 km
Trip difficulty: Easy BUT it includes long drives
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 75 GEL

 

Itinerary:

We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and head to the Imereti region. Our first stop will be Modinakhe – a reconstructed medieval fortress towering over Sachkhere.

Next, we will drive to the mining town of Chiatura, where we will stop at the medieval Mghvimevi Monastery and take a cable car ride to the ruins of the former Pioneer Palace. We will also take a look at the old cable car station.

Finally, we will visit the fascinating impressive 40-meter-high Katskhi Pillar, with a tiny hermitage built on top of it. While climbing to the top of the pillar is forbidden for secular people, the view of the church is one of the most iconic in Georgia. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

 

Inclusions:

      1. Transfers
      2. Sightseeing itinerary with an English-speaking guide
      3. Cable car tickets

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.

Places You’ll See :

The Mghvimevi monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery in the western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura, partly carved into rock.

1Mghvimevi monastery

The Katskhi pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura.

2Katskhi pillar

Chiatura is a city in the Imereti region of Western Georgia. In 1989, it had a population of about 30,000. The city is known for its system of cable cars connecting the city's center to the mining settlements on the surrounding hills. The city is located inland, in a mountain valley on the banks of the Qvirila River

3Chiatura

Modinakhe Fortress originally served as a residence for the Tsereteli family. It was captured by the Russian army in 1810 and abandoned afterward. In 1991 it was badly damaged by an earthquake. It's now being rebuilt in an attempt to attract tourists to the town of Sachkhere.

4Modinakhe Fortress

F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

We meet at 09:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

 

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it's essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Since we will be walking a lot, we recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes.

 

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. We will stop at the supermarket to buy some snacks. 

 

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

 

GUIDE 

We will e-mail you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Activities

  • City tour
  • Fortress sightseeing

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