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1 Georgia Your unforgettable journey starts Gudauri Ski Resort Winter in Georgia 2015

2 Ancient history.. People and hospitality.. Unique culture.. Dances and polyphonic songs.. Traditional feast Suphra and Tamada.. Georgian Cuisine.. Georgian Wine - part of UNESCO World Heritage.. Ancient churches and architecture.. Ongoing traditions.. Fascinating diverse Nature.. Georgian toasts.. Georgian Lifestyle.. WELCOME TO GEORGIA!

Day 1 Welcome to Georgia Gudauri ski resort Georgia December-2015 Early arrival in Tbilisi Airport, meeting with driver and English/Polish guide, who will assist guests during transfer and provide

4 Day 1 Welcome to Georgia Gudauri ski resort Georgia December-2015 Early arrival in Tbilisi Airport, meeting with driver and English/Polish guide, who will assist guests during transfer and provide necessary travel information. Option: Breakfast at the local restaurant, in Tbilisi Transfer to Gudauri Ski Resort ( hours drive from Tbilisi) Early check-in at the hotel Leisure time (Skiing, snowboarding) Dinner at the hotel Overnight at the hotel *** Schedule of the 1 st day depends on arrival time

Day 2 Gudauri Ski Resort Gudauri ski resort Georgia December-2015 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel Leisure time

impossible ) All flights are carried out in tandem system: instructor and passenger ( 15 min flight from the mountain

Such extreme form of recreation as paragliding will allow you to make this cherished dream come true!

5 Day 2 Gudauri Ski Resort Gudauri ski resort Georgia December :00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel Leisure time (Skiing, snowboarding) Options: Paragliding (Depends on weather, in case of cloudy, windy or snowy weather its impossible ) All flights are carried out in tandem system: instructor and passenger ( 15 min flight from the mountain Kudebi till hotel Marco Polo ) Unforgettable emotions, very beautiful landscapes. Such extreme form of recreation as paragliding will allow you to make this cherished dream come true! Lunch at cafe Gradus. Visit to Tsar Bani. Visit duration 1 hour including individual treatment with honey scrub and oak broom (5-6 PAX in each room) Dinner at the hotel Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 Transfer to Tbilisi Gudauri ski resort Georgia December-2015 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel 10:00-10:30 Check-out from the hotel 10:30-12:30 Transfer to Mukhrani

Option: 4 sorts of wine (white, red, rose and muscat) degustation with sommelier. 14:00-14:30 Transfer to ancient museum city-mtskheta.

The "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. 15:00-17:00 Visit to Svetickhoveli monastery.

6 Day 3 Transfer to Tbilisi Gudauri ski resort Georgia December :00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel 10:00-10:30 Check-out from the hotel 10:30-12:30 Transfer to Mukhrani villlage, on the way to Tbilisi. 12:30-14:00 Visit Chateau Mukhrani. Residence of Bagrationi -royal family. Property tour and lunch at the winery. Option: 4 sorts of wine (white, red, rose and muscat) degustation with sommelier. 14:00-14:30 Transfer to ancient museum city-mtskheta. Former capital of Georgia, outstanding example of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus. The "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in :00-17:00 Visit to Svetickhoveli monastery. After, guests will have about 30 min for visiting souvenir stores. On the way to Tbilisi visit to Jvari Monastery. 17:00-17:30 Transfer to Tbilisi / Check-in at the hotel, rest 20:00 22:00 Tasty traditional dinner at the most famous Tbilisi premium restaurant Funicular, 1 floor Georgian Tavern Chela 22:30 Transfer from the restaurant to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 4 Tbilisi sightseeing Departure Gudauri ski resort Georgia December-2015 09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel 10:30-11:45 Visit to National Museum, a

Guest will walk in Old Tbilisi, visit Narikala fortress, visit Georgian cheese store and taste different sorts of cheese.

Factory produced the first brandy in 1887. 4 types of cognac degustation including XO.

7 Day 4 Tbilisi sightseeing Departure Gudauri ski resort Georgia December :00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel 10:30-11:45 Visit to National Museum, a tour to Georgian History and fascinating Treasury Collection 12:00-14:00 Tbilisi City Tour. Guest will walk in Old Tbilisi, visit Narikala fortress, visit Georgian cheese store and taste different sorts of cheese. 14:00-15:00 Lunch in the restaurant Bread House located in Old Tbilisi 15:30-16:30 Visit to Cognac factory Sarajishvili. Factory produced the first brandy in types of cognac degustation including XO. 16:30-17:00 Transfer to the hotel / Free time Option: 19:00-22:00 Transfer for dinner in the traditional restaurant Georgian House, with national program of dances and songs. 22:00-20:30 Transfer back to the hotel 02:00-02:30 Check out from the hotel 02:30-03:00 Transfer to Tbilisi Int l airport ( 30 min drive) 04:55 Departure End of the program

8 Mercedes Sprinter for 16 PAX Bus Setra for 34 PAX

9 Tour-Package price for 12 PAX group 820 USD Accommodation at hotel Marco Polo Gudauri and Hotel Mercure, Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast 665 USD Accommodation at the hotel Alpina Gudauri and hotel Coste Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast Tour-Package price for 16 PAX group 775 USD Accommodation at hotel Marco Polo Gudauri and Hotel Mercure, Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast 620 USD Accommodation at the hotel Alpina Gudauri and hotel Coste Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast Tour-Package price for 24 PAX group 750 USD Accommodation at hotel Marco Polo Gudauri and Hotel Mercure, Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast 595 USD Accommodation at the hotel Alpina Gudauri and hotel Coste Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast Tour-Package price for 30 PAX group 725 USD Accommodation at hotel Marco Polo Gudauri and Hotel Mercure, Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast 570 USD Accommodation at the hotel Alpina Gudauri and hotel Coste Tbilisi Price for 1 person sharing standard DBL/TWIN including breakfast

10 Price Includes: Accommodation at the hotels for 4 night +50% of the room rate for early check-in, including breakfast Transportation for whole tour by Mercedes Sprinter for PAX and bus Setra for PAX Transfers : APT-Hotel-APT English/Polish speaking guide service through the tour program Lunch and property tour at Chateau Mukhrani residence / Lunch at the restaurant Bread House Dinner at the hotel in Gudauri / Dinner at the restaurant Funicular, Tbilisi Cognac degustation ( degustation of VS, VSOP and XO) Different sorts of Georgian cheese degustation All entrance tickets 1 bottle water a day for PP Options/not included: Breakfast at the local restaurant Maspindzelo, Tbilisi 25 USD PP Paragliding in Gudauri 160 USD PP ( 15 min flight from the mountain Kudebi to the hotel Marco Polo ) Lunch at café Gradus, Gudauri-35 USD PP Visit to Tsar Bani 45 USD PP, 1 hour visit including treatment with honey scrub. At the same time max 18 PAX can visit the bath. Wine degustation at Chateau Mukhrani - 15 USD PP (4 types of wine degustation: red, white, rose & Muscat) Dinner at the restaurant Georgian house - 45 USD PP (3 course menu with soft/hot drinks and 0.4ml wine PP) Transfer Hotel-Restaurant-Hotel 120 USD by Mercedes Sprinter / 140 USD by bus Setra Ski pass rent for whole day 30 USD per pax / Ski equipment rent for whole day 25 USD per piece *** Cable railway operates from 10:00 to 16:00 *** Skiing season lasts from 25 December till the end of April, comfort skiing on all routes *** For Gudauri hotels rates are valid till 29/12/2015 and after 3/01/2016. NY rates will be different

Featuring free WiFi and a playground, Hotel Gudauri Marco Polo offers accommodations in

The resort has a terrace and ski-to-door access, and guests can enjoy a meal at the

Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bathtub and shower.

12 Featuring free WiFi and a playground, Hotel Gudauri Marco Polo offers accommodations in Gudauri. The resort has a terrace and ski-to-door access, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every room includes a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bathtub and shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. GoodAura Ski Lift is 1 km from Hotel Gudauri Marco Polo, and Gudauri Lift 1 is 1.3 km from the property.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property,

A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

13 Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Alpina Hotel offers accommodations in Gudauri, just 1.1 km from GoodAura Ski Lift. The hotel has a terrace and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Each room includes a TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms have a private bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A variety of activities are available in the area. Gudauri Lift 1 is one kilometer from Alpina Hotel, and Gudauri Lift 2 is 0.6 km away.

Bar SKY7 which offers a variety of drinks

Various restaurants, cafes and galleries

14 Mercure Tbilisi Old Town is located in the center of Old Tbilisi. Mercure Tbilisi features Old Town Restaurant & Lobby Bar, Rooftop Terrace Bar SKY7 which offers a variety of drinks and panoramic views of the Tbilisi. Various restaurants, cafes and galleries are located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Famous Sculpture Baths are located nearby the hotel. Free WIFI is featured at the hotel. Restaurant with rooftop terrace offers intercontinental cuisine and panoramic views of the city center.

15 Costé Hotel offers a terrace and lounge area. Free WiFi and free parking are available on site. The rooms feature air conditioning, a seating area and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests can dine in the on-site café serving Georgian and European cuisine or order room service and breakfasts in the room. Other facilities include a bar, concierge and ticket service and luggage storage.

Ski Resort Gudauri is located 120 km from Tbilisi, approximately 2.3-3.0 hours drive north along the Georgian Military Highway.

Skiing season lasts from December to April, comfort skiing on all routes. In May skiing is possible on the five (highest) lift or even on the second lift in snow years.

) Gudauri has 50 km of marked and prepared routes suitable for pro-riders and beginners. They had 22 routes in 2012. 20% professional routes 80% - riders routs.

16 Ski Resort Gudauri is located 120 km from Tbilisi, approximately hours drive north along the Georgian Military Highway. Young and rapid developing winter sports resort located at Kazbegi region of Georgia, 120 km from Tbilisi, at the height of 2,196 m (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. Skiing season lasts from December to April, comfort skiing on all routes. In May skiing is possible on the five (highest) lift or even on the second lift in snow years. Routes and lifts: The lower lift station is at 1,990 m (6,500 feet), and the top station is at 3,007 m (9,860 feet!) Gudauri has 50 km of marked and prepared routes suitable for pro-riders and beginners. They had 22 routes in % professional routes 80% - riders routs. Cable railway operates from 10:00 to 16:00 for any number of skiers on routes. Cable railway may be closed in rare occasions of very low visibility or high wind. Cable railway is equipped with standby power generator for blackout protection. Gudauri is known for its wide open slopes as well as plenty of offpiste areas. Deep powder, lack of rocks and avalanche danger make Gudauri perfect for free riding.

Paragliding is a new stage of development of tourism in Georgia. And Kudebi is the best place for such activity.

Paragliding with an instructor is an exciting adventure, which will make your ski resort experience even more intense.

To guarantee a safe flight you need appropriate weather, an experienced instructor and good equipment.

18 Paragliding is a new stage of development of tourism in Georgia. And Kudebi is the best place for such activity. This is a very unique mountain place where you can make beautiful and long flights in the local valley. Paragliding with an instructor is an exciting adventure, which will make your ski resort experience even more intense. Paragliding is an extreme sport, and safety is very important. To guarantee a safe flight you need appropriate weather, an experienced instructor and good equipment. Our instructor is an experienced and licensed tandem pilot and can officially fly with passengers. Each guest is briefed and issued with helmet and flying suit, all pilots carry complete reserve and communication systems, all equipment, which we use satisfies international standards. It means that it has passed all necessary safety tests.

Mtskheta is one of oldest cities of Georgia (in Kartli province of Eastern Georgia), near Tbilisi.

Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317 and Mtskheta still remains the headquarters of the Georgian

Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site),

For another, Jerusalem-located Georgian monastery with the same name.

Though the site itself is even older dating back to the early 4th century and is surrounded by a number of

19 Mtskheta is one of oldest cities of Georgia (in Kartli province of Eastern Georgia), near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was a capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3 rd century BC - 5 th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317 and Mtskheta still remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site), Mtskheta- Mtianeti region, eastern Georgia. The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross. For another, Jerusalem-located Georgian monastery with the same name. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, built in the 11th century. Though the site itself is even older dating back to the early 4th century and is surrounded by a number of legends associated primarily with the early Christian traditions. Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day. The church is in UNESCO world heritage sites. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Chateau Mukhrani-In 1873, designed by French architects, Ivane Mukhranbatoni began construction of the castle that took 12 years to

The huge venue was a cultural centre for the Georgian elite.

and Akaki Tsereteli, along with the Russian Imperator of the time. Underground cellars comprised 20 compartments.

20 Chateau Mukhrani-In 1873, designed by French architects, Ivane Mukhranbatoni began construction of the castle that took 12 years to complete. The surrounding gardens were designed by a Versailles gardener. Both castle and grounds captured visitors attentions. The huge venue was a cultural centre for the Georgian elite. Ivane Mukhranbatoni hosted many guests including famous Georgian public figures counting writers and poets such as Ilia Chavchavadze and Akaki Tsereteli, along with the Russian Imperator of the time. Underground cellars comprised 20 compartments. The main tunnel connected the winery and the castle. To compliment the modern winery the chateau cellar was restored to its original historical design. Today the cellar stores 60,000 barrels of wine at a constant fifteen degrees Celsius.

One of the oldest capitals in the world. City with a unique and unforgettable combination of European and Oriental charm.

stunning modern art lining Sioni Street.

21 One of the oldest capitals in the world. City with a unique and unforgettable combination of European and Oriental charm. Perhaps one of the most distinctive pleasures of walking through the Old City, with its old-style balconies, ancient churches, winding streets, and charming shops. Be prepared to see a number of eclectic sights, from the abandoned streetcar near Erekle Street to the art galleries of Chardeni Street to the stunning modern art lining Sioni Street. Sub-neighborhoods include Sololaki, with its elegant restaurants and art nouveau architecture, Old Tbilisi proper - with sites ranging from churches to mosques to sulfur baths, Betlemi - housing two of the city's oldest churches and the stunning vistas of the Narikala Fortress, and Mtsatsminda, just up the mountain from Rustaveli Avenues, a more sedate, "livable" district filled with charming old houses and a number of families

Restaurant is located in the heart of old Tbilisi, near to Sulphur baths.

Especially for those, who love Georgian traditional, family cuisine and want to have

The Imeretian exotic, which brings quite different energy is comprehended in the

23 Restaurant is located in the heart of old Tbilisi, near to Sulphur baths. This is Sakhinkle-restaurant with timely and abundant services. Especially for those, who love Georgian traditional, family cuisine and want to have relations with antiquities. The Imeretian exotic, which brings quite different energy is comprehended in the eclectic interior of the restaurant. Here you will tune yourself to the rules of old hospitability, a generous host will always meet you with a kind smile and Imeretian politeness.

High above Tbilisi you ll find the city s most stylish centre for fine food and drink: the Funicular Restaurant Complex.

Equally dazzling is the range of five separate wining and dining options on offer.

terrace. For the day lunch we offer 1 floor, traditional folk tavern Chela (see pictures below).

24 High above Tbilisi you ll find the city s most stylish centre for fine food and drink: the Funicular Restaurant Complex. Located in a much loved and carefully restored historic city landmark, the Complex enjoys stunning views across the city. Equally dazzling is the range of five separate wining and dining options on offer. Lounge Bar offers sophisticated cocktails in perhaps Tbilisi s most sophisticated setting, with frescoes inside and an amazing view from the terrace. For the day lunch we offer 1 floor, traditional folk tavern Chela (see pictures below). Our guests will see how to prepare famous Adjarian khachapuri (see in the picture), and enjoy it afterwards with famous home made Laghidze lemonade in different sorts: chocolate, tarragon, cream, lime and peer. As dessert we offer famous Funicular sweet ponchiks with vanilla cream inside!

As soon as you enter the Bread House, you will

25 As soon as you enter the Bread House, you will find yourself in the Satone (hall with Georgian bakery). Long Kakhetian Shoti and round thin Madauri will be baked in front of you. Lechkhumuri Lobiani and Khachapuri are also baked in tone. Guests can enjoy Georgian music with live performance every evening.

Georgian House- On the left bank of the Kura River there is a new restaurant complex Kartuli Sakhli,

The name is fully justified, because it is the quintessential place of luxury and famous hospitality of

Also, the restaurant "Kartuli Sakhli" brings together the best national and Western traditions in menu,

26 Georgian House- On the left bank of the Kura River there is a new restaurant complex Kartuli Sakhli, which means Georgian House. The name is fully justified, because it is the quintessential place of luxury and famous hospitality of Georgians. Also, the restaurant "Kartuli Sakhli" brings together the best national and Western traditions in menu, interior and service. This place is particularly popular among experienced foodies and foreign visitors of the city, as the talented chef creates the finest Georgian and European dishes to a high standard, and the bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and cocktails.

27 Grata LLC Sairme st 40 Tbilisi 0160 Georgia Tel

Georgia. Winter in Georgia

Georgia. Winter in Georgia Georgia Winter in Georgia Ancient history.. People and hospitality.. Unique culture.. Dances and polyphonic songs.. Traditional feast Suphra and Tamada.. Georgian Cuisine.. Georgian Wine - part of UNESCO