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Georgia and South Africa Home Countries What About More Gallery WE ARE HERE TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. WITH TOURS ALL YEAR ROUND AROUND IN GEORGIA AND SOUTH AFRICA. WE ARE A COMPANY WITH OFFICES BASED IN GEORGIA AND SOUTH AFRICA WITH A VARIETY OF TOURS IN DIFFERENT COUNTY’S. WE ONLY HAVE SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH 6-8PEOPLE ON A TOUR TO DELIVER THOSE MOMENTS WHEN YOU KNOW TRULY ALIVE AND EXPERIENCE SOMETHING SPECIAL, WHICH OPENS UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN EXPERIENCE A BIG GROUP OF PEOPLE ONLY DREAM OF. WE DON’T WANT OUR TOURS TO BE MORE THAN A BOX TICKING OFF BUT A MEMORIAL EXPERIENCE. SHARE THE HIGHLIGHTS THAT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY, BUT IT’S THE SIMPLE, SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS AWAY FROM THE CROWDS THAT STAY WITH US THE MOST. WHETHER IT’S EXCHANGING STORIES AT A LOCAL HOME STAY OR CRAMMING IN TO A TINY RESTAURANT HIDDEN AWAY FROM THE MAIN STREETS, THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS DURING MOMENTS THAT CAN ONLY BY EXPERIENCE AS A SMALL GROUP. THESE KIND OF EXPERIENCES JUST AREN’T POSSIBLE WHEN TRAVELLING WITH A BIG GROUP. AS WE ARE LOCAL TO THESE COUNTRY’S OF OUR TOURS WE CAN KEEP IT LOCAL AND SHOW YOUR OUR GEMS OF EACH COUNTRY. WHEREVER WE CAN WE WILL USE EXPERIENCES THAT ARE LOCAL, STAY IN SMALL LOCALLY RUN ACCOMMODATION AND EAT AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS. THIS MEANS THAT YOU ARE NOT ONLY GETTING A REAL, AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE, BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH IN OUR ITINERARIES, OPERATORS AND ACCOMMODATION SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON HAVING ON YOUR EXPERIENCE. TRAVELLING IN A SMALL GROUP MEANS YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME EXPLORING AND LEAVE THE DETAILS TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND BREATH YOUR STYLE AND TRAVEL. OUR GROUPS ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO FEEL LIKE YOU’RE EXPLORING A DESTINATION ON YOUR OWN, BUT BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE THAT SOCIAL VIBE AND CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS. WE ENJOY HAVING JUST THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND ‘YOU TIME’. THERE IS ALWAYS AN ITINERARY, BUT THERE ARE ALSO OPPORTUNITIES TO BE SPONTANEOUS AND MAKE THE JOURNEY A LITTLE MORE YOU. WITH THE FLEXIBILITY AFFORDED BY BEING IN A SMALL GROUP, YOU’LL SPEND MORE TIME CONNECTING WITH THE PEOPLE AND PLACES WE VISIT. BE CURIOUS AND SEE OUR VARIETY OF DIFFERENT TOURS WERE YOU TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL. Chose your destination Tours Dates: Georgia South Africa Tour Dates: Georgia Georgia, known until 1995 as the Republic of Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital and largest city is Tbilisi. Georgia covers a territory of 69,700 square kilometres, and its 1-7 Days 2017 population is about 3.718 million. Georgia is a unitary parliamentary republic, with the government elected through a representative democracy. Georgia is a small Country with small Caucasus Mountain villages, Black Sea beaches 8-12 and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town with the most welcoming people. Always 14-18 Days welcoming Tourist and new friends. You will feel at home. Georgia’s location and Days its diverse terrain have given rise to a remarkable variety of landscapes. The luxuriant vegetation of the moist, subtropical Black Sea shores is relatively close to the eternal snows of the mountain peaks. Deep gorges and swift rivers give way to dry steppes, and the 20-24 green of alpine meadows alternates with the darker hues of forested valleys.With its About Days ancient wine-growing region you are being taken on a mysterious magical tour. The history and their diverse architecture, their cultural heritage is equally ancient and rich. being shared with you. 1-7 Days Wine & Food Winter Church Tours Tour Wonderland This Tour available dates are from This Tour available dates This Tour available dates are from are from 5 January - 5 March 5 January - 5 March 5 April – 5 September 5 August – 5 November 5 August – 5 November 7 Days Church Tour Day 2 Day 3 Day 1 Tbilisi Kakheti Mtskheta Day 4 Gudairi Day 5 Gudairi Day 6 Tbilisi This Package Includes This Package Does NOT Include For more information on this Tour please • Accommodation send a inquiry. with Breakfast. Visa Fees • All Transfers in Private Airplane Tickets FROM modern Vehicle Traveling Insurance • Guide Service Optional Excursions €560 • Visa Assistance • Entry Fees Tbilisi Tbilisi (Georgian: თბილისი) in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis, is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus. Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers. The city's location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for various energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's diverse history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist and the Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though it is currently overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian. Its notable tourist destinations include cathedrals Sameba and Sioni, Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue and Agmashenebeli Avenue, medieval Narikala Fortress, the pseudo-Moorish Opera Theater, and the Georgian National Museum. Kakheti Kakheti (Georgian: კახეთი) is a region (mkhare) formed in the 1990s in eastern Georgia from the historical province of Kakheti and the small, mountainous province of Tusheti. Telavi is its capital. The region comprises eight administrative districts: Telavi, Gurjaani, Qvareli, Sagarejo, Dedoplistsqaro, Signagi, Lagodekhi and Akhmeta. Kakheti is bordered by the Russian Federation (Dagestan and Chechnya) to the northeast, Azerbaijan to the southeast, and Mtskheta-Mtianeti and Kvemo Kartli to the west. Kakheti has a strong linguistic and cultural identity, since its ethnographic subgroup of Kakhetians speak Kakhetian dialect. The Georgian David Gareja monastery complex is partially located in this province and is subject to a border dispute between Georgian and Azerbaijani authorities. Kakheti is a popular destination in Georgia, the main tourist spots are Tusheti, Gremi, Signagi, Kvetra, Bodbe, Lagodekhi Protected Areas and Alaverdi Monastery. The region produces wines in micro-regions of Telavi and Kvareli. Mtskheta Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა) is a city in Mtskheta- Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia and its former capital, it is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Currently a small provincial capital, for nearly a millennium until the 5th century AD, Mtskheta was large fortified city, a significant economical and political centre of the Kingdom of Iberia. Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. As the birthplace and one of the most vibrant centers of Christianity in Georgia, Mtskheta was declared as the "Holy City" by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2014. In 2016 the Historical Monuments of Mtskheta were placed by UNESCO under Enhanced Protection, a mechanism established by the 1999 Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Gudauri Gudauri (Georgian: გუდაური) is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level with skiable area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the capital Tbilisi and two hours drive from the Tbilisi International Airport or even a short helicopter flight from the capital. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities. The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is also available throughout the season Batumi Batumi is located on the site of the ancient Greek colony in Colchis called "Bathus" or "Bathys" – derived from (Greek: βαθύς λιμεν, bathus limen; or βαθύς λιμήν, bathys limēn; lit. the 'deep harbor'). Under Hadrian (c. 117–138 AD), it was converted into a fortified Roman port and later deserted for the fortress of Petra founded in the time of Justinian I (c. 527–565). Garrisoned by the Roman-Byzantine forces, it was formally a possession of the kingdom of Lazica until being occupied briefly by the Arabs, who did not hold it; In 780 Lazica fell to kingdom of Abkhazia via a dynastic union, the later led the unification of Georgian monarchy in the 11th century. From 1010, it was governed by the eristavi (ერისთავი, viceroy) of the king of Georgia. In the late 15th century, after the disintegration of the Georgian kingdom, Batumi passed to the princes (mtavari, მთავარი) of Guria, a western Georgian principality under the sovereignty of the kings of Imereti. A curious incident occurred in 1444 when a Burgundian flotilla, after a failed crusade against the Ottoman Empire, penetrated the Black Sea and engaged in piracy along its eastern coastline until the Burgundians under the knight Geoffroy de Thoisy were ambushed while landing to raid Vaty, as Europeans then knew Batumi.
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