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GEORGIA | SAKARTVELO

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This is another Georgia on the Earth, that is definitely not located in US and it is not called Georgia, at least by Georgians. We call it Sakartvelo that means “the land for Kartvelians”.

Once you travel though its green valleys spread with vineyards, Caucasus Mountains, glaciers and national parks, UNESCO cities or museums, art galleries and narrow streets, entryways of Art Nouveau homes and ancient cave-towns, Black Sea shore and towers in the mountains, taste Qvevri wine and homemade delicious meals prepared with heart and emotions you will face with the feeling that you have never, ever seen and felt yourself so positively amazed, hosted like at home.

Georgia is a country in the Caucasus. Boarded by Russia in the north and Turkey in the south, it sits along the coast of the Black Sea. It is a rather mountainous country and is home to some of Europe’s highest mountain peaks. Despite its modest size, Georgia presents a large mix of other landscapes and micro-climates, ranging from dry wine-growing valleys in the east, to lush Black Sea resorts in the west. This diversity has become a leitmotiv of its historical, cultural, political development though the whole history. You feel and notice that in each step once moving and exploring. There is no place, no person, no taste, no wine, similar to each other. What to do, this is Europe that sometimes can be very ancient or very modern in its lifestyle characteristic.

Why you should visit Georgia? Because it is safe, offbeat, adventurous, mysterious, home for everyone, delicious and trunk of memories and the keys you’ve got to open.

Welcome to the country of hospitable, agricultural, winemaker, creative people that welcomes you with truly positive emotions.

Sakartvelo – The country which always calls you back till you visit it again. Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea Arrival in David the Builder International Airport 8 Days | 7 Overnights Check inn at 03:00 PM at the hotel in Kutaisi. DAY Lunch and dinner on your own. 1 Overnight at the hotel in Kutaisi. Bagrati Airport transfer on supplementary basis. Gelati Kutaisi Short City Tour | |

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet guide and driver at the hotel lobby and start Kutaisi city exploration - Georgia’s third-largest city, one of the oldest settlements in Europe. Today you will visit: Visit Local Farmers Market and Kutaisi City walking tour | if time permits. Bagrati Cathedral of the Dormition – symbol of United Georgia – built at the highest point of Kutaisi Ukimerioni Hill in XI c. It is one of the most favorite landmarks for the locals so it is quite often mentioned as Cathedral of Kutaisi. – Masterpiece of Georgian Golden Era built in XII c by DAY one of the strongest kings of Georgia – David the Builder, recognized 2 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Drive to Zugdidi - the administrative center of Samegrelo region and Dadiani Mestia visit Dadiani Palaces Historical and Architectural Museum, which was established in 1921 in the center of Zugdidi and contains more the 40,000 items. Set-off to Mestia through the mountainous way, surrounded by the deep forests and river. Short photo–stop at Dam. Ushguli Arrival in Mestia and check inn at the hotel. Lunch on your own. Dinner at the hotel in Mestia Overnight at the hotel in Mestia.

Mestia | Ushguli | Mestia

Breakfast at the hotel. DAY Drive to Ushguli by 4WD vehicles. UNESCO world heritage site, the 3 highest permanently inhabited village in Europe, located at the feet of Shkhara, one of the highest Caucasian summits. St. Mary Church “Lamaria” in Ushguli, was built in the 10th century, where you will find sample of Golden Fleece.

*Please continue reading on the following pages Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea Optional: Short trekking towards Shkhara Mountain. Drive back to Mestia. 8 Days | 7 Overnights Lunch at a local family run restaurant in Ushguli. DAY Food Master Class in Ushguli Sulguni (Georgian cheese, similar to mozzarella) 3 and Kubdari (genuinely made by dough and meat). Dinner at the hotel in Mestia Gonio Mestia Overnight at the hotel in Mestia.

Mestia Short Tour |

Breakfast at the hotel. Mestia walking tour, explore the beautiful valley and small low-storied houses. DAY | Museum on supplementary basis. 4 Drive to Batumi and check inn at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner on your own. Batumi Overnight at the hotel in Batumi.

Batumi City Tour | Gonio

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet guide and driver at the hotel lobby. Today you will explore Batumi city - This quite big town along the coast is the mixture of modern and contemporary architecture. Here is everything for any kind of traveler: museums, galleries, churches, Dolphinarium, mosques, syna- Old gogue, boulevard, monuments, cafes, botanical garden, fortresses and etc. Visit Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, which is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia DAY Batumi dated back VIII-VII cc BC situated nearby Batumi at the banks of Chorokhi 5 River. The name is derived from one of the characters of the myth about Argonauts (Apsaros – Medea’s brother). Ali Optional: Visit Batumi botanical garden on supplementary basis. Lunch and dinner on your own. & Overnight at the hotel in Batumi. Nino

*Please continue reading on the following pages Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea Free Day on your own exploration in Batumi

8 Days | 7 Overnights Breakfast at the hotel. DAY Enjoy free time for leisure and independent exploration. 6 Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Batumi. Prometheus Caves Batumi - Prometheus cave – Kutaisi

Breakfast at the hotel. Prometheus Drive to Tskaltubo to explore Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, The length of the cave is 1, 8 km and it is located 40 meters below sea DAY Caves level. 7 Drive to Kutaisi and check in at the hotel.

Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Kutaisi. Kutaisi Departure from David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport.

Breakfast at the hotel (In case of early check out breakfast boxes will be DAY arranged). 6 Check out at 12:00 noon. Airport transfer on supplementary basis. Departure. Kutaisi

Georgian people often say that “The guest is a gift from the god. If you are willing to fall in a blast Kazbegi of the oldest culture, traditions merged with breathtaking landscapes of our captivating country, you are more than welcome to join in discovering the pearls of Western Georgia. You will explore and reunite with unique mountainous culture, which is enriched by traditions, emotions, North Caucasian characteristics, revealed in each step and in each element of lifestyle and nature of . This is the entity of the people full of love and hope. Along with traditional Brief Discription of the program line of life you will see very different and amusing part of Georgia, called Batumi. Once you enter Gabriadze the city, get feeling of freedom, joy, happiness, gorgeous landscape and seashore coasting the Black Sea. This trip is a collection of very cliffy and very smooth emotions of Georgia. Be our guest, for the best moments of your life! Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea

695 $ Argo Palace Hotel or similar | Guesthouse Ushba in Mestia or similar | Hotel Chao Batumi or similar 211 $ Supplement for single room accommodation

755 $ Hotel Terrace Kutaisi or similar | Hotel Lileo in Mestia or similar | Hotel Aisi in Batumi or similar 251 $ Supplement for single room accommodation

824 $ Hotel Bagrati 1003 Kutaisi or similar | Hotel Old Seti Mestia or similar | Hotel Batumi World Palace or similar 285$ Supplement for single room accommodation

Package Price Includes

Accommodation based on Double/Twin room accommodation: English/Russian-speaking guide as per to the program from Day 2 2x Overnights at the hotel in Kutaisi according to the request package category to Day 5 and day 7. 2x overnight at the hotel in Mestia according to the request package category Meals: 7x breakfasts at the hotel; 1 x lunch, 2x dinner at the hotel 3x overnight at the hotel in Batumi according to the request package category Food Master Class in Ushguli (including Cheese “Sulguni” and Transportation by comfortable standard class vehicle as per to the program “Kubdari” making) from Day 2 to Day 5 and Day 7. Entrance fees as per to the program 4WD vehicle for Ushguli trip on day 3. Complimentary 1x bottle of water per person, per day (0.5L)

Package Price Excludes Optional Services on supplement

Flight tickets One way Kutaisi airport pick-up / drop-off service by standard class vehicle 57 USD Airport Transfers Lunch at a local restaurant 22 USD per person, per meal Early Check inn | Late Check-out at the hotels Dinner at a local restaurant 27 USD per person, per meal Entrance Visa if required Mestia History and Ethnography Museum entrance fee 6 USD per person Travel Insurance Mestia History and Ethnography Museum local guide 19 USD per group Meals not described in the program Supplement for Spanish, Italian, French, German speaking guides 32 USD per day, per group Alcoholic and soft beverages Supplement for Arabic, Persian, Korean, Chinese speaking guides 48 USD per day, per group Porters Batumi Botanical Garden entrance fee 6 USD per person Optional service charges Local English-speaking guide at Batumi Botanical Garden 17 USD per group Any service not described in the program and

not listed in the included service list Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea Tour Dates Tour Code PCBS220919 PCBS250919 PCBS061019 PCBS091019 PCBS201019 PCBS231019

Arrival 22-Sep-19 25-Sep-19 06-Oct-19 09-Oct-19 20-Oct-19 23-Oct-19

Departure 29-Sep-19 02-Oct-19 13-Oct-19 16-Oct-19 27-Oct-19 30-Oct-19

General information about booking terms and conditions

Booking is available through our web-site, via your travel agent or by email at [email protected]. Our tour operators will gladly assist you with all requests. We would suggest making the booking at your earliest convenience. In order to guarantee your reservation the payment should be done 30 days prior arrival. For last minute reservation please feel free to check with your travel agent or by email at [email protected] Optional services can be booked on site, but it is recommended to book them advance. For additional services please, contact us at [email protected]. Joint international group program for FIT travelers

Payment Terms and conditions

A non-refundable deposit 30 % of total amount is required to confirm your place on the tour. The balance will be due no later than 30 days prior to departure. The Payment for tour package should be done via Bank Transfer or Credit Card. In case of Bank Transfer, bank charges for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer. Payments by Credit Card will incur a 3.5% surcharge.

Cancellation policy

Full cancellation is allowed to be proceeded 35 days prior to the arrival date without any penalty. 30% charge of total tour amount will be applied, in case the full cancellation will be requested 30 days prior to the arrival date. 50% charge of total tour amount will be applied, in case the full cancellation will be requested 25 days prior to the arrival date. 70% charge of total tour amount will be applied, in case the full cancellation will be requested 20 days prior to the arrival date. 100% charge of total tour amount will be applied, in case the full cancellation will be requested 15 days prior to the arrival date. Georgia Public Holidays Calendar 2019-2020

December 2020 March 2019 June 2019 September 2019

3 Mar Mother’s Day 8 Mar International Women’s Doing our job and getting Doing our job and getting Doing our job and getting Day ready for celebrations ready for celebrations ready for celebrations

January 2019 April 2019 July 2019 October 2019

14 Oct Annual celebration day of 9 Apr Goergia’s Independence 1 Jan New Year’s Day former capital 2 Jan New Year Holiday Restoration Day 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas 26 Apr Orthodox Good Friday Doing our job and getting 19 Jan Orthodox Epiphany 27 Apr Orthodox Holy Saturday ready for celebrations 28 Apr Orthodox Easter 29 Apr Orthodox Easter Monday

February 2019 May 2019 August 2019 November 2019

9 May Victory Day 28 Aug Saint Mary’s Day 23 Nov Saint George’s Day Doing our job and getting 12 May Saint Andrew the First ready for celebrations Called Day 26 May Independence Day Pearl of the Caucasus and the Black Sea

TIME ZONE: GMT +4 Georgian mobile operators (Geocell, Magti and POPULATION: CURRENCY: Beeline) cover entire 3.7 Million Georgian Lari country.

AREA: 69,700 sq.km GEOGRAPHY: LANGUAGE: WEATHER: Located on the coastline of the Black Official language is Average temperature in You can drink tap Sea Bordered by: Turkey, Armenia, Georgian; however, Standard European plug Summer ranges from 30 water in Georgia. Azerbaijan and Russia English and Russian are type is common in to 35°C, and in Winter also widely spoken. Georgia. from -2°C to 3°C.

COMMUNICATIONS AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Emergency service number: 112 Country code: +995 Hotline for tourists: 0 800 800 909 Area code for : 322

VISA POLICY:

The visa policy of Georgia became comparatively liberal, allowing citizens of 98 countries(table1) to enter, reside, work and study in Geor- gia without the necessity to obtain either visa or residence permit. In addition, Georgian Government approved the list of 50 countries(see oth- er exemption) whose visa and/or residence permit holders may enter Georgia without a visa for an appropriate period and under appropriate conditions. For additional information please visit: www.geoconsul.gov.ge

WAYS TO GET TO GEORGIA:

By Road: By flight: By Rail:

Azerbaijan - Georgia | border on the East More than 30 direct flights worldwide. Flight details are available Daily departures from Baku, Yerevan. Red Bridge | South - East Georgia on the following links: Additional informartion is available on Armenia - Georgia www.tbilisiairport.com the following link: Sadakhlo | Bagratashen | South- East Georgia www.kutaisi.aero www.railway.ge Bavra | Southern Georgia www.batumiairport.com Turkey – Georgia Sarpi West Georgia | Black Sea coast Vale South West Georgia Russia-Georgia Upper Larsi | North-East Georgia

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See you in Georgia, Tegeta Team