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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIDDEN COUNTRIES, UNIQUE MOLDOVA TOUR WINTER SEASON HISKY
Per person, double room€349 ≈ ₺19,543
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KARS - ANI - LAKE CILDIR - JOURNEY WITH EASTERN EXPRESS -
BORJOMI - BATUMI - AYDER - STORM VALLEY - TBILISI - GORI
GEORGIA MANDATORY TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE INCLUDED
AYDER PLATEAU - ZILKALE - STORM VALLEY - BATUMI NIGHT TOUR
Our tour begins with our arrival at the airport at 06.00 in the morning to complete our check-in procedures with our national ID card or driver's license. After passing through security, we depart for Trabzon with the 08.05 Ankara - Trabzon flight. After meeting our vehicle and guide waiting for us in Trabzon, we set off for the paradise on earth, Ayder Plateau. While following the Storm Creek, we see the richest examples of Eastern Black Sea vegetation such as chestnut, alder, and oriental spruce, and take a photo break at the Mikron or Castle Bridge, which are historical Ottoman stone bridges next to the Hala Creek. We enter the Cat Valley, one of the important valleys that make up the Storm Valley. First, we pass through Ortan Village and see Senyuva Village, formerly known as Cinciva, where the TV series SEVDALUK and many other productions were filmed. Here, we take a photo break at one of the wide and long stone bridges, of which there are dozens in the valley. After a short break in the wild nature of the Cat Valley, among the Storm Mansions, which are the oldest mansions in our country located in this region, we set off towards Zilkale, which rises in the wild nature of the Cat Valley (EXTRA). You will admire the appearance of Zilkale, which resembles an Eagle's Nest. During the time we spend at Zilkale, which is 750 meters above sea level and 100 meters above the Cat Creek, you can capture the most beautiful photo frames of your life. After the beautiful moments, we get on our minibuses and return to Camlihemsin. We take a break for a meal next to the Storm Creek, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Black Sea. Afterwards, we go up to Ayder Plateau, one of the most beautiful points of the Kackar Mountains, and take a pleasant walk. We see the Gelin Tulu Waterfall and other waterfalls. After the Galerduzu and Kalegon trips, we take a pleasant walk during our free time on the plateau. You will feel like you are in a completely different world in Ayder Plateau. Afterwards, we depart for Batumi. After completing our entry procedures at the Sarp Border Gate, we cross into the Georgia / Adjara region. We see (panoramic) the Gonio (Apsaros) Castle, which remains from the Roman period and was last used during the Ottoman period, where the tomb of St. Matthias, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is also located. As we continue towards Batumi city center, we see the Coruh River, which forms sharp lines from its source in Bayburt to the borders of Batumi, and the old Gonio Bridge over it. We settle into our hotel. With our guests who wish, we go on a Batumi night city tour, which creates a beautiful appearance with the lighting of the streets. Our first stop on the city tour is the Old Port, and we move to the statue of Ali and Nino. Afterwards, after watching the dance of the water in the Small Water Games located in the city center, where we can watch the magnificent harmony of music and light, we move to our hotel. Our guests who wish can benefit from the casino near our hotel.
According to the agreement between the states of Turkey and Georgia, T.R. citizens can enter Georgia with new type photo ID cards containing the T.R. identity number. Entry cannot be made with documents other than this (driver's license, institutional IDs, etc.). Entry to Georgia cannot be provided with old national ID cards. It is legally mandatory for IDs to have a photo, including babies and children. Our guests under the age of 18 who will not travel with their family (mother and father at the same time) must obtain a notarized consent form for their passage.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: Batumi Hotels
Route: Trabzon - Ayder (155 km) Ayder - Batumi (130 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 285 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00
BATUMI TOUR - STALIN MUSEUM - GORI - TBILISI
Our tour begins after the breakfast we will have at the hotel, and we start exploring Batumi. We start touring the Batumi city center. We go on a short trip in the city center of Batumi. In this pleasant walk we will take accompanied by our guide; the Orta Mosque remaining from the Ottoman Empire, Clock Tower, Piazza Square, Government Building, Poseidon Statue, Theater Building, Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, and Hotel France, where Nazim Hikmet once stayed, will be among the places we will see. While walking, we also taste street delicacies (Kvass, Pear Juice, Luca Polare Italian-style ice cream). After our trips here, we depart for Gori, known as the city where the Georgian-born Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was born. We visit the Stalin Museum in Gori. In the museum, we will also be able to see the small wooden hut where Stalin was born in 1878 and spent his first four years, and the green Pullman carriage that Stalin used on many trips. After our museum visit, we depart for 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 at a point directed by our guide.
Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotels.
Route: Tbilisi - Batumi (350 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 350 km
TBILISI SEA - MTSKHETA - SAMEBA CATHEDRAL - DAVID STATUE - NUN NINO STATUE - JARDAN STREET - OTTOMAN BATH
Our tour continues after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we go to the monument located at the Tbilisi Sea (Extra). In the Chronicle of Georgia, there are columns that tell both the history of the country and the 2000-year history of Christianity. After leaving here, we go to Mtskheta, which is on the UNESCO Protection List and was founded between the Kura and Aragvi rivers, which served as the capital of Georgia (Kingdom of Iberia) about 2000 years ago, 20 minutes away. Our first stop here will be Jvari Monastery. Built in the 6th century, Jvari Monastery is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here, a unique view of the meeting point of the Kura and Aragvi rivers will welcome you. After our monastery visit, we continue our Tbilisi tour. We see the Sameba Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus and the 3rd largest in the Middle East. After seeing the Vakhtang Gorgasali Statue, which gives Tbilisi its name, the Founder David Statue, and the Nun Nino Statue, we move to Jardan Street, where Turks, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, and Georgians live together. After seeing the historical colorful Tbilisi houses, the Ottoman Period Mosque, and the Bath (old sulfur bath) around the Kura River, we give free time. At the end of the free time, we move to our hotel. A Georgian night with a special menu consisting of Georgian dishes awaits you (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 City Tours (70 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 70 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00
BORJOMI - AKHALTSIKHE - RABATI CASTLE - LAKE CILDIR
Our tour continues after the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Borjomi, famous for its sparkling waters. The places we will see in Borjomi are; Central Park (you can taste the mineral water here), Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza Building, and Poseidon Monument. Afterwards, we depart for the historical city of Akhaltsikhe through the Azguri gorge. After seeing the Akhaltsikhe Castle (Rabati), which was the administrative center of the Cildir province during the Ottoman period with its unique architectural structure that does not resemble any of the castle complexes in the world, panoramically, we depart for Lake Cildir. After a journey of approximately 4 hours via the Aktas Border Gate, we reach Lake Cildir. In this lake, which has a unique view, those who wish have the chance to ride a horse-drawn sleigh on the lake, which is generally covered with ice in winter months (if the ice thickness is suitable according to seasonal conditions). Afterwards, we move to our hotel.
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: Kars Hotels etc.
Route: Tbilisi City Center (35 km) Tbilisi - Borjomi (240 km) Borjomi - Posof (90 km) Posof - Kars (140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 505 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 20.00
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: Kars Hotels
Route: Kars - Ani (45 km) Ani - Kars (45 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 90 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 16.00
JOURNEY TO ERZURUM BY EASTERN EXPRESS - YAKUTIYE MADRASAH - TASHAN
After a lovely breakfast at our hotel, we depart at 08:00 for Erzurum, the land of the 'Dadas', taking our seats in the Pullman carriage of the historic Eastern Express, one of the most enjoyable moments of this trip. We reach Erzurum after a nostalgic journey of approximately four hours, accompanied by the fascinating landscapes of the railways. (In the event of any possible disruption in train services, our journey will be carried out by our comfortable tour vehicle via the Kars-Erzurum highway, and we will have the chance to visit the Sarikamis Martyrs' Cemetery, where heroic epics were written, on this route.) Upon our arrival in Erzurum, we step into streets that resemble an open-air museum to discover the city's deep-rooted history and architectural masterpieces. Among the historical sites we will see within the scope of our cultural tour are: the Yakutiye Madrasah with its magnificent architecture that has survived from the Ilkhanid period to the present day, the Cifte Minareli Madrasah, a Seljuk masterpiece that is the most important symbol of the city, the Ulu Mosque, which is the oldest and largest place of worship in the city, the Three Tombs (Uc Kumbetler), one of the most beautiful examples of monumental tombs in Anatolia, and the Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum (if open), where the foundations of our Republic were laid. The Ataturk University Ata Ice Works Museum, which is the first and only ice museum in our country, offers both an artistic and cultural experience with its unique works where art is reflected in ice, providing us with unforgettable moments. After our cultural explorations, we head to the historic Tashan (Rustem Pasha Caravanserai) for shopping for Oltu stone, the world-famous black amber of Erzurum. After finding wonderful souvenirs for your loved ones, we move on to our restaurant to experience the most special flavors of the gourmet world. We enjoy a feast that will leave unforgettable marks on our palates with the delicious Cag Kebab, which is the first thing that comes to mind when Erzurum is mentioned and is flavored over a wood fire, and the crispy Kadayif Dolmasi. After the pleasant free time we will give after the meal, we depart for Erzurum Airport. We return to Ankara with the 21.05 flight of Ajet Airlines. We sadly bid you farewell to meet again in another Prontotour organization. Goodbye...
Note: If there is no space on the train, the journey between Kars and Erzurum will be made by bus.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken as an extra in Erzurum.
Dinner: To be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: It is the day of return, there is no accommodation.
Route: Erzurum City Tours (40 km)
Total Distance to be Traveled: 40 km
Total Tour Distance: 950 Km
Ahıska Palas Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: G_16969
Sim – er Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 7721
INFORMATION
* Due to seasonal density at the Batumi border crossing, delays may occur in crossing procedures. Your guide will provide the necessary warnings regarding this matter.
* There is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
* According to the law introduced by Georgia, the Georgian Police do not accept any medicine at country entrances. Legal proceedings are immediately initiated against persons found with medicine. For daily entries, you can take a single dose of medicine that you will use during the day by wrapping it in paper.
* PRONTOTOUR is not responsible for problems that may occur due to deformation in IDs during the Georgian border crossing. Georgia requires photos on IDs, including for babies and children. (It is mandatory to have a photo)
* Foreign guests who have entered Turkey from abroad with a passport must have obtained a multiple-entry visa for Turkey in order to go to Georgia and return to Turkey. In addition, visa/visa-free passage 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 be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC IDs if they enter Turkey using their TRNC IDs. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey with an EU passport must also have obtained a multiple-entry visa to return to Turkey.
* Since it is not always possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc. due to the intensity of the program during the tour, it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
* It is important for our citizens who will travel to Georgia to declare their money to Georgian customs officers in advance, either verbally or in writing, if they are carrying Turkish Lira/foreign currency equivalent to 30,000 Lari or more. Undeclared cash is confiscated in accordance with Georgian legislation.
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 Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, 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 Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, 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 Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.
MINIBUSES
MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.
WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.
NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.
Prices are per person in ₺. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 18 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 25 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺30,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 01 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺30,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 08 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 15 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 22 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 01 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 08 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺30,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 15 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺29,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
* 5 Nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Hotels
* Transportation with Tourism Certified Vehicles
* Prontotour Assurance
* Professional Turkish Guidance Service
* 5 Morning Breakfasts
* Mandatory Travel Insurance According to Tourism Law No. 1618
* Round-trip Economy Class Flight Ticket
* Pullman (Seated) Train Ticket between Kars and Erzurum
* All Lunches and Dinners
* Drinks Taken with All Meals
* All Personal Expenses
* All Extra Specified Organizations
* Museum Entrance Fees
* International Departure Fee
Draft — legal review required. Cancellation & Refund Cancellation & Refund
DEPARTURE: WITH AJET HY / ANKARA - TRABZON / DEPARTURE: WITH 08.05 FLIGHT
RETURN: WITH AJET HY / ERZURUM - ANKARA / RETURN: WITH 21.05 FLIGHT
