Soviet past - Private day tour to Chiatura, Katskhi pillar and Chronicles

Tbilisi, Georgia
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Overview
Duration
11h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

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.

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. 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. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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What's included
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See the old cable cars of Chiatura and explore the abandoned areas in the ghost like town. Visit the Mgvimevi monastery - the only one where the church is built inside a natural cave. Katskhi sveti - a natural stone pilar with a church on top. Private tour with local guide, who knows the best locations.. Perfect for photographers. WiFi on board. Bottled water
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What's not included
excluded-items
Lunch (we can recommend our favorite spots). Gratuities
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When

09:00 AM

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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Real Georgia Tours
Meeting Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from your hotel or vacation rental in Tbilisi. Please share your accommodation location after the booking.