Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

Private Tour Pillar Katskhi

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour from Tbilisi to Katskhi Pillar
02 See the 40-meter Katskhi Pillar topped by a monastery
03 Travel through picturesque mountain regions and panoramic passes
04 Pass through Chiatura, the “city of cable cars”
05 Explore a lesser-visited region of Georgia
06 A good fit for hidden gems and spiritual travel interests

Discover one of Georgia’s lesser-known regions on a private full-day journey from Tbilisi to the striking Katskhi Pillar. Travel through mountain scenery and dramatic passes, with picturesque views along the way, before reaching this remarkable natural stone pillar topped by a monastery.

The route also takes you through Chiatura, known as the “city of cable cars,” where you’ll learn more about its unusual character and near-ghost-town atmosphere. This experience is ideal for travellers interested in hidden places, spiritual landmarks, and northern Georgia’s rugged landscapes.

Travel through mountain scenery and dramatic passes, with picturesque views along the way, before reaching this remarkable natural stone pillar topped by a monastery.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tbilisi, Chiatura

Languages Arabic, English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Picturesque stops From Tbilisi, the path lies north, to the picturesque mountainous regions: along the passes past dizzying panoramas. You will go through Chiatura and find out why it is called the "city of cable cars" and why it is almost a ghost town. You will see a natural and man-made miracle - the 40-meter pillar of Katshi, on top of which there is a monastery.You will pass through Chiatura and find out, “the city of cable cars”

The route