Abandoned Sanatoriums of Tskaltubo
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tskaltubo — the legendary Soviet-era spa resort. Our adventure begins at the Tskaltubo Train Station, once the main link connecting this resort town to the heart of the Soviet Union — Moscow. Next, we explore Sanatorium Medea, famed for its grand columns and breathtaking central hall. From there, we head to the iconic Bathhouse No. 6, also known as Stalin's Bath, and then to Bathhouse No. 8, an abandoned public bath notable for its massive, awe-inspiring dome. We continue to Sanatorium Metallurg, where we'll wander through the once-elegant living quarters and a hauntingly beautiful abandoned theater — a place that seems to have hosted its final performance long ago. Our tour concludes at the Spring of Beauty, the only drinkable mineral spring in Tskaltubo. Here, we’ll taste the water that has drawn visitors for decades, in a resort more widely known for its therapeutic bathhouses.
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Itinerary
We start a tour from Kutaisi located hotel. Alternative place for meeting could be Kutaisi Central square. After 15 minutes of driving we reach city of Tskaltubo , former Soviet spa resort. We explore abandoned Sanatoriums : 1. Sanatorium Medea - 40 minutes for walking around. 2. Bath N 6 - or Stalin's Bath. 40 minutes for exploring the site. 3. Sanatorium Metalurg - 1 hour for sightseeing. Sanatorium Shakhter - 1 hour for exploring the site. 5. Sanatorium Imereti - 1 hour for walking around, As an option we may visit Prometheus Cave, located in 15 minutes from Tskaltubo. it may take additional 1.5 hour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will send you notification to phone number or email , you have provided while booking, 1 or 2 days prior to tour date. in the notification there will be provided exact time and place for pick up. Guide will arrive 10 minutes earlier from the start of the tour and send you notice.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Very interesting experience,highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting Kutaisi!Our guide Giorgi was great and provided us a lot of useful information during the very nice tour.This tour is perfect both for history and nature lovers.
This is a very unique tour. Lots of tours want to show you the best of the best, and this one shows the remnants of once beautiful, bustling buildings. You're definitely going into ruins that have seen better days- they're dilapetated, they have garbage around, and make sure to watch your step because there's really no safety measures in these buildings. But you have a unique experience to talk about. Bring your closed-toed walking shoes (and probably get a tetanus shot just in case), and be prepared to accept the places as they are. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sanatoriums as well, but the places also speak for themselves.
If you want an itinerary outside the usual visits, you must not miss this site. The guides will explain the history and details of these buildings once used as sanatoriums and spas. Really interesting.
Interesting and at the same time tragic to see. So many beautiful buildings standing and decaying. It must have been a very beautiful place once upon a time
It has been a pleasure to visit the abandoned sanatorium of Tskaltubo and get a private tour with Giorgi. Beside the sightseeing, he explained us a lot of historic facts about Georgia and the genesis of the sanatoriums, which allowed us to better understand the country. After Tskaltubo he brought us to the Sataplia reserve. We warmly thank him for his sincerity and the passion in his job! Great experience.
Thanks for a review. It was a excellent experience for me to have a tour with you. Wish you all the best !
