This day trip from Kutaisi visits the extraordinary Katskhi Pillar, a natural limestone monolith topped by a tiny monastery church perched high above the ground, along with the Soviet-era manganese town of Chiatura with its vintage cable cars and the frescoed Mgvimevi monastery. A guide explains the history and legends of these unusual sites. Combining spirituality, industrial heritage and dramatic scenery, the tour reveals some of the most striking and unusual corners of the region.