Georgia Ski Tour with Flight 4 Nights

GEORGIA MANDATORY TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

DEPARTURE AND RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTURE TO TBILISI

Our tour starts by picking you up at 20.30 in front of Beylikdüzü Migros - 21.00 in front of Yenibosna Airport AVM - 21.30 in front of Şişli Prontotour Head Office - 22.00 next to Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot, and we move towards Sabiha Gökçen Airport with our transfers. At the airport, we complete our check-in procedures for our flight with our passport. We meet with our guests who will come to the area by their own means in front of the International Departures Pegasus Airlines Counter at 22.30 and pass through security control.

NOTE: During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests.

GUDAURI SKI RESORT AT THE FOOTHILLS OF THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS - MEDIEVAL ANANURI FORTRESS - BORJOMI 

Our tour departs for Tbilisi with the Pegasus Airlines Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Tbilisi flight which will depart at 02.00. After meeting with our vehicle and guide waiting for us in Tbilisi, we head to our restaurant to shake off our morning drowsiness and have our extra breakfast. After the breakfast we will have, we depart for Gudairi Ski Resort, the most famous ski resort in Georgia. When we arrive at the region close to the Russian border, we will also have the chance to see the magnificence of the Caucasus Mountains up close. Guests who wish at the ski center can rent ski clothes and go skiing. Snow quality in Gudauri is very good, and due to the location of the mountain, there is not much icing. Since there are no trees between the slopes, there are a lot of deep snow areas here. At the end of our free time, we depart for Anaruri Fortress. In the structure, which is considered one of the best-preserved monuments from the early feudal period, we will feel the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with all its gloomy and dark events. After photographing the castle, which was also visited by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin in 1829, and the Jinvali Reservoir, Georgia's largest artificial lake, we settle into our hotel in Borjomi after a journey of about 3 hours. 

NOTE: According to the agreement made between the States of Turkey and Georgia, TC citizens can cross into Georgia with an identity card containing the TC identity number. Crossing with other identity cards (driver's license, corporate IDs, etc.) is not possible. Guests under the age of 18 who will not travel with their family (Mother and Father at the Same Time) must obtain a NOTARY approved PERMISSION LETTER for crossing into BATUMI. It is mandatory to have a photograph on IDs, including babies and children. 

ATTENTION: DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR TC IDENTITY CARD WITH YOU WHEN GOING ON THE TRIP. THE EXIT FEE IS PAID BY THE GUEST. OFFICIALLY AS OF 01.09.2019, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CROSS TO GEORGIA WITH OLD IDENTITY CARDS.

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Lunch: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Hotel: Borjomi Hotels, etc.

Route: Tbilisi - Gudairi (220 km) Gudairi - Anaruri (55 km) Anaruri - Borjomi (170 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 445 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00 (Estimated Time)

BORJOMI CENTRAL PARK - SULFUR BATHS - BAKURIANI SKI RESORT - STALIN'S BIRTHPLACE 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts touring the Borjomi city center. The places we will see in Borjomi will be; Central Park (you can taste the mineral water here), Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza Building, Poseidon Monument. Guests who wish can enter the sulfur baths and enjoy the day. The sulfur baths in the region are fed by volcanic and mineral-infused waters coming from a depth of 9-10 kilometers. The water of the open-air sulfur pools is generally warm and is believed to be good for bone, joint, circulatory, and skin ailments. Afterward, we depart for Bakuriani Ski Resort, located at an altitude of 1,700 m. We reach the ski center after a journey of about 30 minutes. After the free time we give in Bakuriani Ski Resort, which has a quality snow structure throughout the season thanks to its high location, we depart for Gori, known as the city where the Georgian-born Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was born. We will be able to see the small wooden hut where Stalin was born in 1878 and spent his first four years, and the green Pullman wagon used by Stalin on many travels. Afterward, we settle into our hotel in Tbilisi. 

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotels, etc.

Route: Borjomi - Bakuriani (30 km) Bakuriani - Gori (110 km) Gori - Tbilisi (85 km) 

Total Distance to be Covered: 225 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

BODBE MONASTERY - CITY OF LOVE SIGHNAGHI -  WINE TASTING - GEORGIAN BREAD MAKING - TBILISI CITY TOUR 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts exploring Kakheti, Georgia's wine region located in the eastern part of the country. Our first stop will be the wine factory on the way. After doing wine tasting and shopping here, we take a short break to see Georgian bread making on-site. After tasting Traditional Georgian Bread Shotis Puri or Shoti and Georgian Cheeses, we visit Bodbe Monastery (today a nunnery) built on the burial site of Saint Nino, who witnessed the conversion of Georgians to the Christian faith. From the monastery, we also see the Alazani Valley, famous for its vineyards and fruits, and the Caucasus Mountains. After photographing this magnificent view, we depart for Sighnaghi, one of the oldest and best-preserved fortified cities in Georgia, also known as the "City of Love". The places we will see here will be; castle walls, St. George Church, marriage office (open all day), donkey statue, fascinating houses, cobblestone streets. After our break, we return to Tbilisi. We do our Tbilisi walking tour. The places we will see will be; Vakhtang Gorgasali Statue giving Tbilisi its name, David the Builder Statue, Sister Nino Statue, Freedom Square, historical colorful Tbilisi houses around the Kura River, Ottoman Period Masjid, Bath (old sulfur bath), Clock tower exhibiting the life cycle with tiny puppets symbolizing marriages, birth of children, and funerals, located next to the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater. During this walk, we also give short breaks decorated with live lights and lively markets. Afterward, a Georgian night awaits you with a special menu consisting of Georgian dishes (Extra).

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotels, etc.

Route: Tbilisi - Sighnaghi (105 km) Sighnaghi - Tbilisi (105 km) 

Total Distance to be Covered: 210 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

TBILISI SEA - MTSKHETA - JVARI MONASTERY

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, proceeds to the monument located at the Tbilisi Sea (Optional). At the Chronicle of Georgia, there are columns depicting both the history of the country and the 2000-year history of Christianity. After leaving here, we head to Mtskheta, located between the Kura and Aragvi rivers, which is included in the UNESCO Heritage List and served as the capital of Georgia (Kingdom of Iberia) approximately 2000 years ago, about a 20-minute drive away. Our first stop here will be the Jvari Monastery. Built in the 6th century, the Jvari Monastery is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here, a unique view of the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers will greet you. Following our monastery tour, we return to the city center of Mtskheta. Here, we try to get to know the city by walking among the historical streets. Afterwards, we depart for Tbilisi Airport. We depart for Istanbul with the Pegasus Airlines flight at 17.10. We bid a sad farewell with the hope of meeting again on the next Prontotour trip. Goodbye...

Breakfast: To be Taken at the Hotel, and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: To be Taken as Optional.

Dinner: To be Taken as Optional.

Accommodation: IT IS THE RETURN DAY, THERE IS NO ACCOMMODATION.

Route: Sightseeing Tours (50 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 50 Km

INFORMATION
* Delays may occur in crossing procedures at the Batumi border crossing due to seasonal densities. Your guide will make the necessary warnings in this regard.

* There is a mandatory accommodation requirement of at least 3 days in order to bring goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.

* With the law introduced by Georgia; Georgian Police do not accept any medication at the country's borders. They immediately initiate legal action against the person possessing medication. For daily entries, you can take a single piece of medication that you will use during the day by wrapping it in paper with you.
* PRONTOTOUR is not responsible for problems that may occur due to deformation in IDs at the Georgian border crossing. Georgia requests photographs on IDs, including babies and children. (Having a photograph is mandatory)
* Foreign guests who have entered Turkey from abroad with a passport must have obtained multiple visa entry to Turkey in order to go to Georgia and return to Turkey. In addition, visa/visa-free crossing will be provided according to the visa protocol of the Georgian Government with the countries to which the passports or IDs belong. TRNC citizens will also be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC IDs if they enter Turkey using their TRNC IDs. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey with a European Union passport must also have obtained a multiple visa to be able to return to Turkey.

* Due to the density to be experienced at the border gate on the day of crossing to Batumi, an early departure from the hotel in the morning may be made. Or similarly, a very late entry to the hotel in the evening may occur. In this case, breakfast or dinner may not be taken at the hotel. Prontotour has no responsibility in this case, and guests have no right to compensation. Breakfast time at the hotels is between 07.00 – 10.00. Dinner time is between 19.00 – 21.30.
* The plateau hotels to be stayed have a Bungalow and standard plateau hotel structure, and all accommodations are determined by the hotel. Hotels are not obliged to have local food. 
* Since it may not always be possible to find ATMs, exchange offices, etc. during the tour due to the density of the program, it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
* Long roads can be traveled during the day within the programs to be carried out. Information regarding the subject will be given to you by your guide.
* Economic menus specific to the region have been created for lunches.
* Tables separated for groups are used for lunches and dinners depending on the density of the region.

The city where the plane will land may vary. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for schedule changes and possible delays that may be made by airlines.

Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.

Luggage weight is generally 20Kg for flights departing from Turkey. This weight may vary depending on the airline company and the country to be visited. On domestic flights in the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15 Kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Prontotour.

The tour route specified in the tour program is a sample route and changes can be made in the tour track. City introduction tours can be carried out the next day/days depending on the arrival time to the city.

Optional tours can be carried out if there is a minimum participation of 20 people, if there is less participation, they can be carried out at the initiative of the guide and by changing the prices if necessary. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for the failure to perform these trips or tours.

Optional tours on the road take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not want to participate are made to wait at the rest stop.

Trips or tours that are not allowed to be visited or gone to by local authorities for any reason are not performed. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for the failure to perform these trips or tours.
  
Prontotour reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.

All hotel names, etc. specified in the programs are equivalent and have been written to serve as an example in terms of star category and distance. It does not mean that accommodation will be made in the specified named hotel.

There is an extra bed application in 3-person rooms, and the 3rd bed is smaller than the standard bed and/or is an extra opening-closing additional bed.

During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Plane tickets are issued based on this information. The no-show fee for plane ticket cancellations or changes arising from incorrect information is reflected to the guests.

CLIMATE

It is a generally temperate climate type with precipitation in every season. Frontal and orographic precipitation is dominant. The presence of high mountains parallel to the coast in the region has created an environment for the increase of precipitation. Although not among the precipitation amounts in the region, the highest precipitation is seen in autumn and the least precipitation is seen in spring. The region is also the most humid region of our country in terms of humidity. For this reason, the annual and daily temperature difference in the region is not much. At the same time, winter in the region is not very cold, but passes with precipitation. Precipitation is mostly in the form of rain, and snowfall, frost events can be seen as well as fog is frequently seen. Summer months in the region also pass moderately. The average of the hottest month does not exceed 22°C-24°C. The average temperature of the coldest month is always above 0°C. From time to time, cold air masses coming from the northwest affect the region, but this effect disappears as one goes east of the region. The region shows variations in terms of temperature and precipitation according to its geographical characteristics. Precipitation occurs with the cool and moist air coming over the Black Sea rising along the North Anatolian Mountains. Due to the high altitude in the Eastern Black Sea Section, the highest precipitation is seen in this section. The annual precipitation amount is on average 2000 mm (Rize 2300 mm). On the southern part of the North Anatolian Mountains, this value drops to 300 mm. The Central Black Sea Section, on the other hand, is the least precipitation-receiving section of the region due to the decrease in altitude. Here, the annual precipitation amount is around 700 mm on average. In the Western Black Sea Section, parallel to the fact that the altitude is less than the Eastern Black Sea Section, precipitation in this section is less than the Eastern Black Sea Section. The annual precipitation amount is around 1200 mm on average. Throughout the region, the annual precipitation amount can exceed 2000 mm, especially in the Eastern Black Sea Section, and can drop to 600 mm in the Central Black Sea Section.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor at the front and in the middle.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Leather Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Leather Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people on our tours, any of the vehicle types specified above is used.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.