1 / 5Tour to Katskhi Pillar&Chiatura from Tbilisi (Mghvimevi,Cableway, Ubisa,Tsitska)
About this activity
This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia. Rated 4.2/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €139 per person. Private full day tour to visit Mghvimevi Monastery, mining town Chiatura with Soviet cable cars, Katskhi Monastery, Katskhi Pillar, Zestafoni, Ubisa Monastery and taste Khachapuri and Tsitska wine.
Private full day tour to Katskhi Pillar and Chiatura includes visiting two-nave church of Mgvimevi built in a natural cave in the 13th century, mining town Chiatura with the oldest Soviet cable cars, Katskhi Monastery with a unique hexagonal design and ornamentation, Katskhi Pillar - a natural limestone monolith with the most sacred churches on top and the medieval monastic complex of Ubisa with some of the best frescoes in Georgia. Private tour includes tasting Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) in the mountain village and tasting Tsitska wine that is part of the Imereti family of indigenous Georgian vines. Guests will also enjoy great landscapes of Jvari Pass and Rikoti Pass. Total drive 435 km (265 miles).
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 12 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Tbilisi is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Tbilisi sell out.