Day 1 ISTANBUL – TBLISI
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours prior to the flight. After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we depart for Tbilisi with the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon our arrival, we transfer to our hotel with our buses waiting for us at the airport. After dropping our luggage at the hotel, we set off for the Tbilisi City Tour. First, we will see Freedom Square and its statue panoramically. Then we will ascend Sololaki Hill to visit the Mother of Georgia (Kartlis Deda) statue. After a photo break here, we will return to the city center by cable car. After seeing Narikala Fortress panoramically, we will give free time at the Meidan Underground Bazaar. During our walking tour, we will see and have the opportunity to take photos of the sulfur baths, the old town center, the Kura River, and the Peace Bridge. After the tour, we have free time in the old town center. After the free time, we transfer back to our hotel at a time determined by our guide. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 TBLISI – KAKHETI – BODBE – SIGHNAGHI – KVARELI
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for The Treasures of Georgia Tour(Kakheti: Sighnaghi - Bodbe - Kvareli winery). Our first stop is St. Nino Monastery in Bodbe. This place, which is a Georgian Orthodox monastery complex and the center of the Bishops of Bodbe, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Georgia due to its connection with St. Nino, the woman evangelist who Christianized Georgia in the 4th century. After our visit, we continue to Sighnaghi. Built in the Roman style during the Middle Ages, this castle/city is referred to as the "City of Love" by locals due to its romantic atmosphere. We take a walk through the romantic cobblestone streets of the city and after enjoying the breathtaking views of the Alazani Valley, we have free time for walking and capturing the town in your photos. After the free time, we head to Kvareli. Here, we will visit the "Khareba" winery. The Khareba winery has a unique and rare wine cellar located in Kvareli in the Alazani Valley. We will see the winery and the caves where the wines are aged. After the Khareba tour, you will have the opportunity to taste Georgian wine, bake your own bread, and prepare "Churchkhela" (a traditional Georgian dessert made from grape juice and nuts). Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 TBLISI – CHRONOLOGY MONUMENT – MTSKHETA – JVELI
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for the Georgia Symbols Tour’. First, we will move towards the Chronology Monument, one of Tbilisi’s most impressive structures. At this monument made of colossal stone columns, we will have the opportunity to see significant scenes from Georgian history. We will stop for photos and enjoy the impressive view of Tbilisi Sea. We will head towards Mtskheta, known as one of the world's oldest settlements. Before arriving in Mtskheta, we will see the Jvari Monastery, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, from a panoramic point and enjoy the breathtaking view of the convergence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Upon our arrival in the city, we will walk through the narrow streets of Mtskheta, visit shops selling local handicrafts, and have a short free time. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 TBLISI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out of our rooms and transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul with the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services conclude.
• Round-trip economy class airplane ticket from Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi (TBS) with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights
• Airport taxes
• Airport - hotel - airport transfers
• Accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star hotel
• Tbilisi city tour
• Georgia Treasures Tour (Kakheti, Bodbe, Sighnaghi, and Kvareli)
• Georgia Symbols Tour (Chronicle Monument, Mtskheta, Jvari)
• Entrance fees to the museums and sites specified in the program
• Professional Turkish guiding service
• TURSAB professional liability insurance
• Airport taxes
• Airport - hotel - airport transfers
• Accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star hotel
• Tbilisi city tour
• Georgia Treasures Tour (Kakheti, Bodbe, Sighnaghi, and Kvareli)
• Georgia Symbols Tour (Chronicle Monument, Mtskheta, Jvari)
• Entrance fees to the museums and sites specified in the program
• Professional Turkish guiding service
• TURSAB professional liability insurance
• Exit fee for traveling abroad
• Travel health insurance
• Personal expenses
• Optional tips
• Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
• City taxes for tourists
• Travel health insurance
• Personal expenses
• Optional tips
• Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
• City taxes for tourists
FLIGHT DETAILS
April 23, 30 & June 11 & August 19, 27
TK378 IST-TBS 06:55-10:15
TK383 TBS-IST 17:35-19:15
May 28 & July 23 & August 6 (For these dates, the field meeting flight date is one calendar day before)
TK376 IST-TBS 02:05-05:30
TK383 TBS-IST 17:35-19:15
July 8 & September 3, 17 & October 1, 15
TK378 IST-TBS 06:55-10:15
TK385 TBS-IST 21:10-22:45
March 19
TK378 IST-TBS 07:45-11:05
TK383 TBS-IST 17:55-19:30
For foreign travels, it is mandatory to have a passport valid for at least 6 months. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for international travel and must be renewed before the tour departure date. Entry is not allowed with torn and damaged passports.
For visa applications, a passport valid for at least 6 months and the documents specified in the required documents list for obtaining a visa, which can be obtained from our agencies, must be submitted to the agency in writing at least 1 month before the tour departure date.
In cities where fairs, congresses, events, etc. may occur, accommodation outside the promised distance and area may be made. In such cases, the hotel area will be informed to our agencies in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure.
The visa must be obtained from the first entry country or the country where the most stay will be made; otherwise, the agency is absolutely not responsible if passport police do not allow entry into the country.
In the case of tour cancellation, visa fees and insurance fees are non-refundable.
The agency acts merely as an intermediary between the clients and the consulate and holds no responsibility if the visa is not approved, is late, and/or if there are mistakes on the visa; the passenger has no right to claim compensation from the agency in any way.
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Flight times may change, and all times must be confirmed in writing by our guests by calling the central office 48 hours before departure.
The city where the plane lands may vary. The agency is not responsible for any changes in flight times and possible delays made by airlines.
Guests who do not confirm flight times and route will not hold the agency responsible for changes in domestic connecting flights.
For group tickets, airline rules apply, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15Kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by airlines and are not the responsibility of the agency.
If the number of participants in the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be communicated to the consumer at least 21 days in advance.
The tour route indicated in the tour program is a sample route, and changes may occur in the tour itinerary.
City introduction tours may be carried out on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city.
The excursions specified in the programs may be conducted on different dates than those specified at the discretion of the guide for any reason.
Additional tours along the route will take place provided at least 6 people from the group participate. Passengers who do not wish to participate will wait at the break point.
In busy periods such as fairs, congresses, seminars, hotel accommodations may be made outside the city.
Tours or excursions that are not permitted to visit by local authorities will not take place. Alternative tours will be organized with a minimum participation of 20 people; if there is less participation, they may be conducted at the discretion of the guide, and if necessary, prices may be changed. The agency cannot be held responsible for the non-execution of these tours.
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
The agency reserves the right to change hotel names while maintaining the same star category.
All hotel names mentioned in the programs are examples (and similar) and are written to represent the star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be made in the specified named hotel.
In triple rooms, there is an additional bed application, and the 3rd bed is either smaller than a standard bed or is a foldable bed.
During your travel, please ensure that you take all your belongings when departing from the vehicles and hotels used.
Child discounts are only valid for children within a specific age group staying with 2 adults.
In cases where children under 18, who are not considered adults, do not participate in the tour with either or both parents, it is obligatory to have the necessary consent forms with them during travel.
In the case of cancellations and changes, the "AGENCY SALES CONTRACT" applies.