Chiatura: Soviet Cable Cars Full–Day Tour Private Tour with Guide
ID: GYG137909-206084
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
A private full–day trip to Chiatura, the once promising mining town now known for its macabre rusty cable cars. See the Katskhi pillar and the cave monastery.
See the other side of Georgia on this full–day trip to Chiatura. Take the alternative route away from the touristic places, leading into the region of Imereti, through Sachkhere, which is famous for its mines.
Chiatura was once the world leader in manganese and the Soviets believed in the bright future of the industrial town - they created a large system of cable cars to connect the mine mountains with the residential areas. Even now, when most mines are closed and people are leaving the town, it holds the world record in the highest number of ropeways for public transportation.
Take a ride in one of the so-called iron coffins, as the locals name the cable cars; see the abandoned houses, the splendid theater with a dedication to Stalin and the severe beauty of a hidden monastery in the cliff.
Highlights
- Take a ride on the old cable cars of Chiatura
- Visit the hidden cave monastery
- Get off the beaten track and discover the unusual charm of the abandoned place
- See the famous Katskhi pillar monastery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour starts and ends in Tbilisi
• Some of the cable cars may be closed due to maintenance works
• The monasteries have a dress code - you can find special scarfs for ladies at the entrance to the monastery or you can bring your own
• The monastery of Mgvimevi requires men to wear long trousers to enter. Please wear suitable trousers or bring them with you to change before visiting the monastery
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Pick–up from your accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
