DESTINATION: GEORGIA LEADING PARTNERSHIP OF DMC S IN EASTERN EUROPE AND MIDDLE ASIA COUNTRIES

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1 DESTINATION: GEORGIA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA Georgia (საქართველო Sakartvelo) is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, located at the

CAPITAL Tbilisi POPULATION Georgia 4 935 880 inhabitants Tbilisi 1 175 200 inhabitants Batumi 123 900 inhabitants TIME GET (UTC+4)

Mtkvari The Krubera Cave is the deepest known cave in the world Varied landscape from low-land marsh-forests, swamps, and temperate

2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA Georgia (საქართველო Sakartvelo) is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. CAPITAL Tbilisi POPULATION Georgia inhabitants Tbilisi inhabitants Batumi inhabitants TIME GET (UTC+4) CURRENCY Lari /GEL GEOGRAPHY Area of 67,900 km2 The highest mountain is Mount Shkhara at 5,068 m Two major rivers are the Rioni and the Mtkvari The Krubera Cave is the deepest known cave in the world Varied landscape from low-land marsh-forests, swamps, and temperate rainforests to eternal snows and glaciers on the west, the eastern part contains a small segment of semi-arid plains Forests cover around 40% of Georgia's territory while the alpine/subalpine zone accounts for roughly around 10% of the land

to Yerevan (Armenia)/ Baku (Azerbaijan) may be taken BATUMI AIRPORT: Batumi International (BUS) TRAIN: Makhinjauri railway station is 5 km

3 ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TBILISI AIRPORT: Tbilisi International (TBS) METRO: two lines, 27.1 km in length, serving 22 stations TRAIN: From Tbilisi Central Station trains to multiple directions in Georgia and International trains to Yerevan (Armenia)/ Baku (Azerbaijan) may be taken BATUMI AIRPORT: Batumi International (BUS) TRAIN: Makhinjauri railway station is 5 km north of Batumi BOAT: to Ilyichevsk (Ukraine) by ferry, to Sochi (Russia) by fast Kometa boat KUTAISI AIRPORT: Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) TRAIN: two train stations Kutaisi-1, Kutaisi-2

4 TRANSPORT Transfers / transport services throughout Georgia with professional drivers and modern vehicles: Comfortable buses (20-72 pax) Minibus (10-19 pax) Minibus (6-10 pax) Minivans (up to 6 pax) Comfortable cars of E, C, S class (2-3 pax)

HOTELS TBILISI INTERNATIONAL CHAINS: Tbilisi Marriott Hotel 5* Courtyard by

4* Best Western 4* Mercury 4* GEORGIAN HOTELS: Ambasadori 4* Tiflis Palace 4*

Lopota VIP Resort 4* Ambasadori in Kachreti 4* BATUMI INTERNATIONAL CHAINS:

GEORGIAN HOTELS: President Plaza 5* Intourist Palace 4* World Palace 4* O.

5 HOTELS TBILISI INTERNATIONAL CHAINS: Tbilisi Marriott Hotel 5* Courtyard by Marriott 4* Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel 5* Sheraton Metechi Palace 5* Holliday Inn 4* Best Western 4* Mercury 4* GEORGIAN HOTELS: Ambasadori 4* Tiflis Palace 4* Citadines 4* Cron Palace 4* Citadel Narikala 4* Kopala 4* ZP Palace 4* KAKHETI Lopota VIP Resort 4* Ambasadori in Kachreti 4* BATUMI INTERNATIONAL CHAINS: Sheraton Batumi Hotel 5* Radisson Blu Hotel 5* Hilton 5* Divan Boutique 4+* GEORGIAN HOTELS: President Plaza 5* Intourist Palace 4* World Palace 4* O. Galogre 4* Piazza Four Colours 4* KOBULETI: Georgia Palace Hotel 5* KAZBEGI: Rooms Hotel Kazbegi 4* GUDAURI Marco Polo 4*

RESTAURANTS There is various number of restaurants of different levels in Tbilisi and Batumi.

GEORGIAN CUISINE: Original and very specific to the country, Georgian cuisine is the natural

The cuisine offers a variety of dishes, high in herbs and spices, and a mix of vegetarian and meat

of cheese, pickles and pungent seasonings; eggplants, plums, corn, pomegranates, wild herbs,

restaurants all around the country every day.

6 RESTAURANTS There is various number of restaurants of different levels in Tbilisi and Batumi. Most of them are Georgian style with national cuisine and entertainment program. GEORGIAN CUISINE: Original and very specific to the country, Georgian cuisine is the natural extension of a fertile, mineral-rich landscape fed by the pure waters of the Caucasus Mountains. The cuisine offers a variety of dishes, high in herbs and spices, and a mix of vegetarian and meat dishes: organic fresh meats like pork or lamb, chicken or fish, hazelnuts and walnuts, various sorts of cheese, pickles and pungent seasonings; eggplants, plums, corn, pomegranates, wild herbs, coriander, scallions, hot peppers, mint, basil, garlic and much, much more fill homes and restaurants all around the country every day. DOMESTIC BEVERAGE: Wine Chacha (Georgian vodka) Beer Lemonades (pear, tarragon, lemon, etc. ) OTHER FOOD: Slavic cuisine (Russian, Ukrainian) European (Italian, German) Muslim/Arab cuisine (Turkish, Iranian)

TBILISI CITY TOUR Route: Rustaveli avenue considered as the main thoroughfare of Tbilisi due to a large number of governmental, public, cultural, and business buildings that are located along or near

up by cable route to an ancient fortress, overlooking Tbilisi and the Kura River Walk along old city and Abanotubani (sulfuric baths district) Monument to Sergei Parajanov Bridge of Peace (bow-shaped

7 TBILISI CITY TOUR Route: Rustaveli avenue considered as the main thoroughfare of Tbilisi due to a large number of governmental, public, cultural, and business buildings that are located along or near the Avenue Sameba (Holy Trinity Cathedral) main Cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church, constructed between 1995 and 2004, the thirdtallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world Narikala going up by cable route to an ancient fortress, overlooking Tbilisi and the Kura River Walk along old city and Abanotubani (sulfuric baths district) Monument to Sergei Parajanov Bridge of Peace (bow-shaped pedestrian bridge over the Kura River) Sioni Cathedral (XIII century) Tour duration: up to 5 hour MTSKHETA TOURS Route: Jvari Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle Walk along old town Visit to Wine Cellar, where master classes of cooking national Georgia dishes will be arranged with wine and Georgian vodka (chacha) tasting Tour duration: up to 4 hours

TOURS KAKHETI Route: Sighnaghi sightseeing tour winding cobblestone streets, Italian architecture, and XVIII century walls create a charming atmosphere) Sighnaghi museum shows many archaeological,

The most remarkable exhibition is the paintings of Niko Pirosmanashvili, the greatest Georgian self-taught artist of the XIX century) Pheasant's Tears Vineyard lunch with tasting of different sorts

8 TOURS KAKHETI Route: Sighnaghi sightseeing tour winding cobblestone streets, Italian architecture, and XVIII century walls create a charming atmosphere) Sighnaghi museum shows many archaeological, ethnographical and medieval exhibits and artefacts. The most remarkable exhibition is the paintings of Niko Pirosmanashvili, the greatest Georgian self-taught artist of the XIX century) Pheasant's Tears Vineyard lunch with tasting of different sorts of wine and Georgian vodka (chacha), enjoying the tastiest Kakhetian dishes + lessons of bread making + master class of making the most famous Georgian sweets churchkhela Telavi sightseeing tour one of the most "medieval" cities in the country, there is a 900-year-old sycamore (45 meters high, 12.4 meters around the trunk) Tour duration: full day BATUMI Route: Batumi Botanical Garden one of the biggest and richest botanical gardens in the world Batumi city tour (Piazza square, Europe square, Medea Statue, Batumi Boulevard, Dancing Fountains, cable route) Lunch in Adjarian Wine House with wine tasting of unique wine made according European traditions Mountains Adjaria (enjoying beautiful mountain views) Makhuntseti waterfall 20 m height Makhuntseti Bridge built of volcanic stone and lime, 19.5 meters long Tour duration: full day

GEORGIAN SPECIALTIES: Wine & chacha tastings Wine in Georgia has been produced using the unique and traditional style of

Chacha is Georgian grape vodka. We may suggest various option/places, where wine and chacha tastings may be arranged.

Master Classes HIGHLIGHTS I Georgian bread (lavash) baking in tandoor Khinkali making Churchkhela (Georgian sweets) making

clayware) Manufacturing of products from coarse sheep wool National choreography Georgian dance is a celebration of life

The vigorous, vibrant men leap high in the air, clash swords amidst flying sparks and razor sharp daggers are thrown into

9 GEORGIAN SPECIALTIES: Wine & chacha tastings Wine in Georgia has been produced using the unique and traditional style of Qvevri clay pots submerged into the ground which are used to ferment and create delicious, unfiltered, organic wines. Chacha is Georgian grape vodka. We may suggest various option/places, where wine and chacha tastings may be arranged. Moreover, you will have opportunity to familiarize with the traditional method(s) of Georgian wine/chacha making. Master Classes HIGHLIGHTS I Georgian bread (lavash) baking in tandoor Khinkali making Churchkhela (Georgian sweets) making Suluguni (Georgian cheese) production Pottery (Georgia is famed for its bountiful clay resources and production of clayware) Manufacturing of products from coarse sheep wool National choreography Georgian dance is a celebration of life and of Georgia s rich and diverse culture. The vigorous, vibrant men leap high in the air, clash swords amidst flying sparks and razor sharp daggers are thrown into the floor in a frenetic, breathless choreography. All this contrasts with the women s graceful, elegant and beautiful dances. Lessons of national Georgian choreography may be arranged with maestro, who will show main dance technique.

10 HIGHLIGHTS II OTHER POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES : Trekking of different level Hiking Rafting Horseback riding Bicycling Paragliding Ballooning Helicopter tours Jeep Tours Quads excursions ZIP Line Skiing Freeride training with guides Heliskiing

GEORGIAN "FORT BOYARD" Adventure game in which team members should successfully complete a series of physical

Fortress is completely closed during this period, the fortress is completely equipped with all necessary

Maximal number of participants is 50 pax.

11 GEORGIAN "FORT BOYARD" Adventure game in which team members should successfully complete a series of physical and mental challenges in the ancient and beautiful fortress "Rabat" (Akhaltsikhe). Fortress is completely closed during this period, the fortress is completely equipped with all necessary devises, video record of the game is made for you to receive a copy. Game is seasonal: from May to September. Maximal number of participants is 50 pax. CITY QUEST Special quest program of varying complexity and duration within Tbilisi or Tbilisi + Kakheti (2 days) will be developed individually for you. The team has to pass a number of different tasks, puzzles, after solving of each you will come closer to the goal. Prior to the game start, city map and all necessary equipment will be provided. Number of game stages will be agreed prior to the quest development (usually 6-10). SPECIAL PROGRAM

GEORGIAN SUPRA traditional Georgian dinner in the unique and private venue with incorporated local culture TOASTING TRADITION Tamada or toastmaster is a very important and honoured person at a Supra.

polyphonic music tradition is world-renowned and calls upon an enchanting combination of ancient and modern harmonies.

12 GEORGIAN SUPRA traditional Georgian dinner in the unique and private venue with incorporated local culture TOASTING TRADITION Tamada or toastmaster is a very important and honoured person at a Supra. He creates and sets the whole atmosphere by creating and proposing toasts which are designed to be little poems by their structure and pieces of wisdom in their meaning) GEORGIAN MUSIC Georgia s polyphonic music tradition is world-renowned and calls upon an enchanting combination of ancient and modern harmonies. In 2001 UNESCO acknowledged this music as a masterpiece of the world s intangible cultural heritage and its unique, slightly dissonant style has not changed for centuries. The songs, made up of three-partharmonies, are still the life blood of modern society GEORGIAN DANCES dances perfectly capture the natural gracefulness and beauty of Georgian women and the courage, honor and respectfulness of Georgian men ENTERTAIMENT

SOUVENIERS Visiting Georgia once, it will stay with you forever in your hearts and memories.

However, we would like to suggest a number of local products to take home as mementos of this amazing trip to Georgia.

Lion Figurine The figurine is designed in accordance to the golden lion found in the Tsnori Kurgan (Kakheti, Georgia) and dated by 23rd c. BC.

Set of Georgian horns A drinking horn is the horn of a bovid used as a traditional drinking vessel in the Caucasus region.

13 SOUVENIERS Visiting Georgia once, it will stay with you forever in your hearts and memories. You will never forget Georgian hospitality, kindness and care about the guest. However, we would like to suggest a number of local products to take home as mementos of this amazing trip to Georgia. Below are a few examples of what we can offer. Lion Figurine The figurine is designed in accordance to the golden lion found in the Tsnori Kurgan (Kakheti, Georgia) and dated by 23rd c. BC. The lion was a symbol of divine power and it is supposed that the figurine was used for ritual purposes. Handmade by Georgian artisans. Set of Georgian horns A drinking horn is the horn of a bovid used as a traditional drinking vessel in the Caucasus region. Drinking horns remain an important accessory in the culture of ritual toasting in Georgia. Georgian wine The Georgian wine culture is about years old. Among world known thousands of grape types 500 variety has Georgian origin. Set of several sorts of Georgian wines of the highest quality. Georgian chacha Chacha is national Georgian beverage having a centuries-old tradition. It is manufactured by old traditional method and recipe is transferred from generation to generation.

PARTNER: CAPITAL GEORGIA CAPITAL GEORGIA TRAVEL have being successfully working in MICE-tourism for over 4 years already and below are our achievements: More than 100 corporate groups

arranged (festivals, corporate parties, conferences, master classes, gourmetwine interactive events, sport interactive events, etc.

14 PARTNER: CAPITAL GEORGIA CAPITAL GEORGIA TRAVEL have being successfully working in MICE-tourism for over 4 years already and below are our achievements: More than 100 corporate groups accepted (of different quantity) Clients from CIS and European countries (Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Poland, Latvia, Portugal) Different kinds/formats of the events arranged (festivals, corporate parties, conferences, master classes, gourmetwine interactive events, sport interactive events, etc.) Events organization of different levels (VIP and budgetary) Provision of the services according to our Clients needs, in full and in a timely manner Preparing events from A to Z TRAVEL Offices operate in the main cities of Georgia Tbilisi & Batumi

SERVICIES CAPITAL GEORGIA TRAVEL provide full range of MICE services: Incentive tailor-made programs

interactive events, sport interactive events, etc.

program Reservation of restaurants of any level, arrangement of drink receptions, business banquets and

15 SERVICIES CAPITAL GEORGIA TRAVEL provide full range of MICE services: Incentive tailor-made programs Corporate events Different kinds of the events (festivals, conferences, master classes, gourmet-wine interactive events, sport interactive events, etc.) Excursions, group and individual tours/tour packages Siting of the event and development of a detailed program Reservation of restaurants of any level, arrangement of drink receptions, business banquets and gala dinners Booking and sale of air and railway tickets Booking of hotels of any category within Georgia and abroad Qualified guides/interpreters service Transfer / transport service

Kazbegi. Kutaisi. Black sea. Telavi. Borjomi. Mtksheta Sighnaghi. Batumi

Kazbegi. Kutaisi. Black sea. Telavi. Borjomi. Mtksheta Sighnaghi. Batumi Black sea Kutaisi Kazbegi Telavi Batumi Borjomi Mtksheta Sighnaghi Excluded From the package : # FLIGHT TICKET, # INSURANCE # VISA FEE #MEALS #LEISURE TICKETS #JEEP TO TRINITY CHURCH # 3 % Charge, in case