Wednesday, July 17, 2013

WINE TOUR GEORGIA



  7DAYS & 6NIGHTS

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Tbilisi Airport, where you will be met by the representatives of Concord Travel Company: Tour Manager and Guide. Transfer to the hotel in Telavi, Kakheti region.
Overnight in Telavi.

Day 2
Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. Trinity Cathedral (Second Millennium), Metekhi Church (XIII century), Old Tbilisi, Sulpher Baths, Narikala Fortress (IV century), Sioni Cathedral (VI century) and Anchiskhati church (VI century).
Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3
Trip to Gori. Visit of Joseph Stalin's Museum. Driving to Ateni Sioni (6-th century). Tasting famous Atenian wine.
Overnight in Gori.

Day 4
Trip to Kakheti region (famous wine making region of Georgia, rich of various sorts of wine. Visit of Mtskheta town . (Old capital of Georgia, town museum). Lunch. Continue to Kakheti. Visit of Bodbe monastery (grave of Saint Nino - enlightener of Georgia). Dinner in Sighnaghi (picturesque town overlooking Alazani Plateau). Dinner and wine tasting in Sighnagi.
Overnight in Sighnaghi.

Day 5
Driving to Alexander Chavchavadze's (Prince of Kakhetia) Palace in Tsinandali village, surrounded with beautiful garden. Visiting local Wine Cellar. Tasting unique sorts of wine. Lunch. Visiting Alaverdi Cathedral and Ikalto Monastery. Dinner at the Georgian Restaurant.
Overnight in Telavi.

Day 6
Sightseeing tour of town Telavi. Fortress and Residence of King Erekle the II. Wine Testing in new technological factory – Teliani Valley. Lunch. Driving to Old & New Shuamta Monasteries (VI-XVII centuries). Driving back to Telavi. Visiting Telavi Wine Cellar . Wine tasting. Free time in Telavi. Dinner.
Overnight in Telavi.

Day 7
Driving back to Tbilisi. Lunch, free time, leaving party and dinner at the Goeorgian national restaurant. Transfer to the Airport for departure. 

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NILE CRUISE PROGRAM

 


6DAYS & 5NIGHTS
Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Cairo
Arrive Cairo! our representative will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. then you will be transferred in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 02: Cairo
Morning breakfast at the hotel, then you will start your full day tour to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt, but of the entire ancient world! proceed with visiting the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask, after that you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 03: Aswan - Nile Cruise
Breakfast at your hotel, check out, our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Aswan. once there you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your cruise boat/floating hotel, After lunch you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock filled dam, and the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan to rejoin your cruise and as the Nile laps gently underneath you, Dinner will be served.

Day 04: Nile Cruise - Kom ombo
Breakfast on board today you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicate to Horus andHaroeris. After the visit you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while it sails onward to Edfu, to see the Temple of Horus. after your visit the ship will sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, Dinner will be served.

Day 05: Nile Cruise - Luxor
An early breakfast and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, which you will have on board, you will visit the magnificent Karnack and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is completed you return to the boat where your last dinner, upon this floating hotel, will be served.

Day 05: Final departure
Morning breakfast, Check-out, you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo
Then Cairo /International Flight to your country.

Price for the Package
5 Star Nile Cruise and Hotel is 600USD per person in Double room

Package include the following:
  • Meet and assist in the airport
  • Transportation through the whole package
  • Guiding in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
  • All sightseeing Entrance Fees
  • Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan-Luxor/Cairo
  • One night accomodation in Cairo 5Star Hotel
  • Three nights accommodation in 5Star Nile Cruise
Package exclude the following:-
  • Teps for Hotels and Guide
  • Packet money
  • Extra excursions or Meals
  • Egypt Entry Visa 15USD per Person
  • International flight
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

GEORGIA 4 YOU


ITINERARY
                                                                                
Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. 
Overnight in Tbilisi.  

Day 2: Tbilisi - Mtskheta tour 
Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage Site), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery (6th c.); Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th century.  Drive back to Tbilisi. We will visit the Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches, and a Jewish synagogue and a Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting Tbilisi's acceptance and tolerance of different religions. We can also see a recent monument, the Tbilisi Sameba Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus. Tour includes following sights: Metekhi Church is erected on the cliff, overlooking the Mtkvari River. There is a statue of King Vakhtang Gorgaslani, founder of Tbilisi, in front of the church. The church dates back to the 12th century and has a diverse history, connected with Mongol invasions and political repressions of the Soviet Empire. The colorful Darejani Palace is also situated on the cliff, like the nest of a swallow. The Sulfur Baths are located in Old Tbilisi, on the other side of the river, opposite Darejani Palace. Tbilisi was named after the natural Sulphur springs. Have lunch in Georgian restaurant. The Orthodox Narikala St. Nikolas Church is in the same district. The church is furnished with frescoed portraits of martyrs and scenes from the Bible. It is wrapped in a defensive Narikala fortress, established in the fourth century. We can walk up the stairs of the fortress and overlook Tbilisi. Walk down the path from the hill and on cobbled Leselidze Street, we come across the 13th century Armenian St. George Church and a Jewish synagogue with an elegant facade.On the opposite side of the street is Sioni Church, leading to the bank of the Mtkvari. Here you discover Shardeni Street with its fashionable cozy cafes and art galleries. Walking we will come across the Anchiskhati church, the oldest church in Tbilisi keeping the miraculous icon of Jesus Christ.  Finally the tour takes you to Rustaveli Avenue, where attractions such as the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Parliament, Rustaveli Theatre, different art galleries and cafes will draw your attention and provide a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Drive to Open Air Ethnographic Museum, place, where are built all kinds of Georgian national old country-houses and castles. Overnight in Tbilisi. 

Day 3: Tbilisi/Gori/Tbilisi 
After breakfast drive to Gori. The city was founded by one of the greatest kings of Georgia, David the Builder (1089–1125). On the way visit Samtavisi, an 11th century Georgian Orthodox cathedral. The first monastery on this place was founded by the Assyrian missionary Isidore in 572 and later rebuilt in the 10th century. Visit The Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori (entrance fee: USD 6). Afterwards visit Uplistsikhe (entrance fee: USD 1, 70), "the lord's fortress", which is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. Built on a high rocky left bank of Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the 2nd ML BC to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures. Lunch in the restaurant. Back to Tbilisi.  Overnight in Tbilisi.  

Day 4: Free day in Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi. 

Day 5: Tbilisi/Telavi
Today we make Wine tasting Tour in Kakheti region. We drive to Telavi. Visit Tsinandali Wine cellar and Al. Chavchavadze house museum. The next spot is Gremi Monastery the 16th century architectural monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti. Afterwards we drive to Nekresi Monastery complex, located in an amazing nature and finally drive to local Restaurant in Telavi to taste most delicious local dishes and wines. Overnight in Telavi. 

Day 6: Telavi/Gurjaani/Sighnaghi/David Gareji/Tbilisi
After breakfast drive to Gurjaani wine cellar and also visit Gurjaani All Saints Church, which is the only two domed church in Georgia. Drive to Sighnaghi Love town, visiting on the way Bodbe monastery of Saint Nino. After lunch in Sighnaghi trip to David Gareji desert Monastery.  David Gareji is one of the most important landmarks of Georgia. This site is characterized by a unique combination of historic architecture, prehistoric archaeological sites, rich paleontological fields and important bio-geographical features widely spread within the arid and semiarid landscape of the river Iori plateau. The dozens of cave monasteries decorated with unique frescoes are the best examples of harmonious interaction of man-made structures with the dramatic landscape. They bear the traditional principles of sustainable living and are considered as the masterpieces of Georgian Medieval art. In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. Farewell dinner at a restaurant with folk show. Overnight in Tbilisi. 

Day 7: Transfer to the airport. 
Departure 
pax
Price per person in USD in 3* hotel in DBL room
35
445
40
431
44
421
single
220
HB
75

The rates include:
· 5 overnights in Tbilisi
· 1 overnight in Telavi
· Transfers airport / hotel / airport 
· Transportation as per program
· English speaking Cultural tour guide 
· Catering BB: (breakfast at the hotel)
· 1 bottle of mineral water per day/per person   
· Museum Entrance fees
· Wine degustation
· Farewell dinner in Tbilisi at a restaurant with folk show
The rates exclude: 
Air fare 
Travel insurance 
Lunches and dinners 
Alcoholic beverages except described 
For any further inquiry please contact us by mail info@adventure-georgia.com
Or by phone calling +201223983300   24/7

PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO EGYPT, ISRAEL & JORDAN



14DAYS & 13NTS
Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Cairo
Arrival Cairo, our representative will meet you to assist you through immigration and customs formalities. then you will be transfered to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast, our guide will pick you up to start your full day tour visiting Sakkara, to see the first pyramid ever built proceed with visiting Memphis The Colossus of Ramses II dominates the museum, Lunch will be served during the tour, after that you will visit The Great Pyramids and Sphinx: the most famous monuments of the entire ancient world, after this day tour you will be transfered back to your hotel, and overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast, our guide will come to pick you up to start your full day tour visiting the The Red Pyramid, along with the Bent Pyramid, after that you will be driven back to your hotel, and overnight in Cairo.

Day 04: Cairo
Breakfast, followed by a day tour but this time you will spent the forenoon at the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt's ancient pharaohs (optional), After lunch you will have the oppourtunity to visit the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between 1176 and 1183 AD, At the end of this exciting day you will be taken back to your hotel

Day 05: Cairo
Breakfast, today you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including: The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims. You will next be driven to visit the old market of Cairo Khan El-Khalili, back to your hotel.

Day 06: St. Catherine And Mount Sinai
Early morning check-out. you will be taken, in our air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine and the monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Though it is a 390KM, 5 hour drive, check-in, afternoon visiting the monastery, back to your hotel in Saint Cathrine, optional early morning climb up Mount Sinai to watch the phenomenal sunrise if you would like to.

Day 07: St. Catherine And Taba
Early morning you will be driven to Taba, it takes around 3hours away to Taba boarder to Israel,  meet and assist upon arrival - then you will meet your English speaking driver who will transfer you to visit the oldest city on the earth “Jericho”. After that you will be transfered to Jerusalem, check-in and overnight.

Day 08: Jerusalem
Breakfast, today Jerusalem Full City Tour to visit (Mt. of Olives, Gethsemance, Church of all Nations, Holy Sepulcher Jewish Quarter – Jaffa Gate) , then drive back to your hotel.


Day 09: Jerusalem/Amman
After breakfast, to Amman by driving cross the Border and overnight their.

Day 10: Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak And Petra:
After breakfast and then set off to visit Jordan's Jewel, "Petra", a city that was fully carved out of the mountainsides. Upon arrival, you will be taken on a horseback ride through the Siq, the only access to this city.

Day11: Petra – Wadi Rum – Kerak – Amman
Breakfast, check-out, drive to Amman, today you will visit Wadi Rum, a desert with an amazing scenery, rocks rising to height of 1,800 meters, colourful sand dunes and rock inscriptions, also you will be taken for a guided tour to the Crusader castle in Kerak with its impressing underground halls and corridors, arrive Amman, check-in and overnight.

Day 12: Amman-Dead sea
Morning departure to visit the Christian town of Madaba, "The City of Mosaics".Take a detour to Mount Nebo, the site of the endearing monastery, then head to Dead sea, check-in and overnight.

Day 13: Dead sea
Breakfast, free day at your own leisure in dead sea.

Day 14: Final departure
Breakfast, check-out, Transfer to Amman International Airport  for final Departure

Package Price:-
  • 5stars hotels is 2700USD per person in double room per whole trip
  •  5stars Deluxe hotels is 3220USD per person in double room per whole trip

 Package Includes:

5 night's accommodation in Cairo at a 5 star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Saint Cathrine on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included)
All transfers as per above mentioned program
Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary
Entrance fees for all sightseeing
All applicable taxes
Private and deluxe air conditioned vehicle for all transportation
Arrival/departure assistance
1 night's accommodation in Aqaba at a 5 star hotel (Breakfast, Dinner included).
1 night's accommodation in Petra at a 5 star hotel (Breakfast, Dinner included).
1 night's accommodation in Amman at a 5 star hotel (Breakfast, Dinner included).
1 night's accommodation in Dead sea at a 5 star hotel (Breakfast, Dinner included).
2 night's accommodation in Jerusalem at a 5 star hotel (Breakfast included).
2 Hours Jeep Ride in Wadi Rum 
 Package Excludes:

Entry visa to Egypt, Jordan, Isreal
Tips
Any other services not mentioned


Tuesday, July 9, 2013

WORLD PRESS TALKING ABOUT GEORGIA


ADVENTURE TOURS 12DAYS & 11DAYS



Itinerary
Day 1 
Arrival to Tbilisi Airport, where you will be met by the representatives of Concord Travel Company: Tour Manager and Guide. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 2
Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. Trinity Cathedral (the second Millennium), Metekhi Church (XIII century), Old Tbilisi, Sulpher Baths, Narikala Fortress (V-IV centuries), Sioni (XIII c.) and Anchiskhati churches (VI century).
Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3
Drive to Kakheti. David Gareji Monastery. Telavi sightseeings.
Overnight in Telavi.

Day 4
Drive Tusheti Province. Abano Pass. Shenako.
Overnight in Shenako.

Day 5
Trekking to Dartlo. Passing along Diklo village and the Pirikita-Alazani gorge to the village of Dartlo, Village Kvavlo (2100 m).
Overnight in Kvalvo.

Day 6
Trek to village Parsma (1960 m). This is a fascinating mountainous Georgian village. The houses and towers in this village were built with local stones and have survived many centuries.Overnight in the camps near the village.

Day 7
Trekking along Pirikita-Alazani Gorge passing some abandoned villages.
Overnight in the camps.

Day 8  
Cross the Atsunta Pass (3430 m).
Overnight in the camps.

Day 9  
Trekking to Ardoti (1850 m); Mt. Tebulo (4500 m).
Overnight in the camps.

Day 10  
Fortress of Mutso; Andaki Valley; Shatili (1400 m);
Overnight in the camps.

Day 11  
Back driving to Tbilisi crossing Datvis Jvari Pass (2676m); Aragvi gorge; Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, visit Jvari Monastery (6 th c.) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11 th c.).
Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 12  
Free time. Leaving Party and Dinner at the Georgian national restaurant.
Transfer to the Airport of Tbilisi for departure.

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PILGRIM TOUR 9DAYS & 8NIGHTS


Itinerary
Day 1: Batumi
 Arrive in Batumi, you will be met by our representative at the airport, then you will be transfered to your hotel, today you will visit Batumi Botanical gardens, in the evening enjoy the boulevard.
Overnight at a hotel in Batumi.

Day 2: Batumi – Akhaltsikhe
Today we start to follow the route of the apostle Andrew who he came to Georgia after preaching Christianity in Greece and Asia Minor. First he came to West Georgia – Adjara region and continued his way to the other region.
In Batumi which is the administrative center of Adjara we will visit the Roman style Gonio fortress (1st century), here is the grave of the apostle Matthias that accompanied St. Andrew in Georgia during one of his visits. Gonio fortress is also closely bound with the history of the Golden Fleece and Argonauts. Afterwards we continue the route of St. Andrew and arrive in Meskheti region via Goderdzi pass (2000 m), on the way we enjoy the breathtaking views. According to the historical sources, St. Andrew made many miracles in this region and converted people to Christianity. In Akhaltiskhe we will visit the Ethnographic museum. Overnight in Akhlatsikhe next 2 nights in a guesthouse with shared facilities.

Day 3: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Akhaltsikhe
In the morning we start exploring Meskheti region, we travel to the cave town Vardzia (12th century) which is one of the highlights of the trip. There used to be about 3000 caves and 50 000 people could live there. It has got a church hewn out in rock with amazing 12th century frescos. Afterwards we continue to the Vanis Kvabebi cave town, it used to be nunnery in 7th century. We will also visit Khertvisi fortress (10th century).

Day 4: Akhaltsikhe – Uplistsikhe – Mtskheta
In the morning we will drive to the village of Atskuri. St. Andrew demolished the pagan cults and established Christian church here. We will visit Atskuri fortress (9th century), probably this is a place where Christian church was founded by St. Andrew. Today we will also visit Uplistsikhe Cave Town (1st millennium BC), that’s the place where the Great Silk Road used to pass. St. Andrew’s missionary work was continued by St. Nino (4th century) and 13 Syrian fathers (6th century) and we will visit the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old), which keeps a lot of memories from the time when Georgia officially got converted to Christianity by St.Nino.
We will visit Jvari church (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overnight in a hotel in Mtskheta.

Day 5: Mtskheta – Sighnaghi – Telavi
In the morning visit Samtavro monastery (11th century), St.Nino lived on this place under a blackberry bush for 6 years. In 4th century the church was built at this place, it is still preserved and is one of the oldest churches of Georgia. Afterwards we drive to Shio-mgvime monastery which was found in the 6th century by St.Shio, he was one of the Syrian fathers’ who arrived in Georgia in 6th century and played a big role in the strengthening of Christianity. In the monastery we have a chance to see a well where St. Shio spent last few years of his life. Afterwards we continue our way to Kakheti region which is rich with the monasteries and churches founded by Syrian fathers. Alongside you can visit the grave of St. Nino held here in a Bodbe monastery (4th century) and taste the water from the spring which is considered to be miraculous. Near Bodbe we will visit fortified town of Signagi (17th century) and enjoy the splendid views of the Great Caucasus Mountains.
Overnight in Telavi at a family guesthouse with shared facilities.

Day 6: Kakheti region
We travel to Kakheti where Syrian fathers built many monasteries. We will visit Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century), Ikalto monastery (6 century), then walking up to Nekresi Monastery (4th century). Most of these churches hold the graves of St. Fathers.
As Kakheti is wine growing region and is famous for its food and wine we will take you to a farmer’s house for lunch to enjoy the hospitality of the local people and sample some delicious home-made food. We will also visit a farmer’s house to see a unique 300 year-old wine-cellar. We get acquainted with the Georgian way of wine-making, quite different from the European one and also taste typical Georgian red and white wines.

Day 7: Telavi – David Gareja – Tbilisi
In the morning we drive to David Gareja cave complex located in a stark, semi-desert landscape. This monastery was founded in 6th century by one of the Syrian fathers David. Later on it grew and consisted of 19 monasteries. It was one of the major spiritual centers which used to house even 6000 monks on special religious days.
After seeing Lavra Monastery we walk up for about 50 minutes to Udabno Monastery to enjoy its wonderful painted caves and dramatic views across to Azerbaijan. In the evening we return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi in a hotel.

Day 8: Tbilisi
In the morning we have Tbilisi Sightseeing program, during the tour we will take you to the places which will show you a real old city. You will be able to take a glance at the history of the city from early centuries to nowadays by walking in narrow streets of the city and exploring the religious and secular architecture. We will visit Sioni church (6-7 century) which keeps the Cross of St.Nino, Mamadaviti church (6 century) where St. David lived before going to Gareji desert and Anchiskati church (6th century) an oldest church in Tbilisi. Afterwards we visit the stunning treasury of the Georgian National Art Museum, which houses unique collection of Georgian religious artefacts.
Overnight in Tbilisi in a hotel

Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport and departure.