Georgia – Marvelous Land of Tourism Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Georgia – Marvelous Land of Tourism “International Centre for Caucasus Tourism” Cahul, Moldova, 9-10,August, 2016 BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

There are 11 regions in Georgia: Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION There are 11 regions in Georgia: Abkhazia Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti Racha Samtskhe-Javakheti Imereti Ajara Guria Kvemo Kartli Shida Kartli Mtskheta-Mtianeti Kakheti BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and the key to Caucasus Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and the key to Caucasus Tbilisi  is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mtkvari River with a population of roughly 1.5 million inhabitants

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Old Tbilisi Old Tbilisi is an administrative district in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Although the term "Old Tbilisi" has long been used to denote a historical part of the city. Old Tbilisi is principally centered on what is commonly referred to as the Tbilisi Historic District, which, due to its significant architectural and urban value, as well as the threat to its survival, was previously listed on the  World Monuments Watch (1998, 2000, and 2002) Old Tbilisi Narikala Fortress  Sulphur Baths

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Kvemo Kartli Kvemo Kartli  is a historic province and current administrative region in southeastern Georgia. Tsalka Algeti National Park

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Mtskheta- Mtianeti Mtskheta-Mtianeti is a region in eastern Georgia comprising the town of Mtskheta, which serves as a regional capital, together with its district and the adjoining mountainous areas

Jvari, Mtskheta- Mtianeti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Jvari, Mtskheta- Mtianeti The masterpiece of Early Christian Orthodox architecture Jvari Monastery is dated 585-604 cc AD. Located on the hill top near the town Mtskheta, it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1994. The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross.

Gudauri, Mtskheta- Mtianeti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Gudauri, Mtskheta- Mtianeti

Kazbegi, Mtskheta- Mtianeti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Kazbegi, Mtskheta- Mtianeti

Kazbegi Gergetis Sameba, Mtskheta- Mtianeti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Kazbegi Gergetis Sameba, Mtskheta- Mtianeti

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Shida Kartli Shida Kartli is a region in Georgia. It consists of the following districts: Gori,Kaspi, Kareli, Java, Khashuri; and one self-governing city, Gori. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Old Cave City Uplistsikhe, Shida Kartli Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Old Cave City Uplistsikhe, Shida Kartli BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Akaltsikhe, Rabati Fortress Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Samtskhe-Javakheti  Samcxe-Javaxeti is a region formed in the 1990s in southern Georgia from the historical provincesof Meskheti (Samtskhe), Javakheti and Tori(Borjomi gorge). Akaltsikhe, Rabati Fortress BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Samtskhe-Javakheti , Vardzia Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Samtskhe-Javakheti , Vardzia Vardzia is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall paintings. 

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Kakheti Kakheti Region of Georgia is in the eastern part of the country and is known for it wine, but there is so much more to this area of stunning beauty and scenery. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Wine making Process in Kakheti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Wine making Process in Kakheti Kvevri is a traditional Georgian vessel used for making, ageing and storing wine. It is made of a type of clay historically used for qvevri-making in artisanal families according to traditional technology.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION David Gareji, Kakheti David Gareja  is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja, some 60–70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Imereti Imereti  is a region in Georgia situated along the middle and upper reaches of the Rioni river. Bagrati Cathedral    Kutaisi, the capital of Imereti BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Sataplia Nature Reserve Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Sataplia Nature Reserve The Sataplia Nature Reserve is located in Tskaltubo district, about 260 km. from Tbilisi. Established in 1935 to protect the Sataplia Cave and dinosaur footprints found in the area, this visitor attraction recently benefited from a very attractive refurbishment of its Sataplia Cave visitor center.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Katski Pillar, Imereti BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Samegrelo - Zemo Svaneti Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Samegrelo - Zemo Svaneti Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti is a region in western Georgia which includes the historical Georgian provinces of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti  Samegrelo , Martvili, Gachedili Canyon

Ushguli – highest inhabited settlement in Europe Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Ushguli – highest inhabited settlement in Europe Ushguli is a community of four villages located at the head of the Enguri gorge in Svaneti, Georgia. Classified as the Upper Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ushguli is one of the highest (2060-2200m) continuously inhabited settlements in Europe. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Racha Racha is a highland area in western Georgia, located in the upper Rioni river valley and hemmed in by the Greater Caucasus mountains. Under Georgia’s current subdivision, Racha is included in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Racha,Shaori BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Upper Racha

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Guria Guria is a region in Georgia, in the western part of the country, bordered by the eastern end of the Black Sea. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Bakhmaro, Guria (2050m above the sea) Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Bakhmaro, Guria (2050m above the sea) BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Ajara - Black sea coast Ajara is one of the most beautiful parts of Georgia. It is the most south westerly point of the country, located near the border with Turkey. Its administrative center is Batumi. Batumi sea port is Georgia's main sea gate. BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

The Batumi Botanical Garden Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION The Batumi Botanical Garden The Batumi Botanical Garden is a 108 hectare area of land 9 km north of the city of Batumi, capital of Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia. Located at the place called Mtsvane Kontskhi ("The Green Cape") on the Black Sea shore, it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the former Soviet Union.

REGION OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION ICCT Kobuleti Branch Office

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Gala dinner

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION In very brief about us INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CAUCASUS TOURISM , ICCT is a non-governmental, non-for-profit organization, founded in 2007 by the group of experts working in the spheres of sustainable rural tourism, environmental protection, nature conservation, vocational and adults education . https://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Center-for-Caucasus-Tourism/1414661915444917?ref=hl GEF membership helps ICCT in promoting harmonic interact of biodiversity and sustainable management of forests through implementing projects concerned with Sustainable Rural Tourism, Environmental Protection and Educational Programs. From the very beginning, the priority of ICCT activities and researches has become poverty alleviation and migration reduction through poor population involvement in Sustainable Rural Tourism (SRT). through establishing more SME s in every community. Experts of ICCT- the members of Rural Tourism International Association ( Amsterdam, the Netherlands) are conducting training “ International Standards of Hospitality in Rural Areas” in various regions of Georgia and the South Caucasus countries in the frame of the projects implemented. From 2009 , ICCT is the follower of UNWTO Program ST-EP (Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty) . In 2014 was established Youth Debate Club “ ST-EP” that attracts youth attention worldwide to perform kind deeds for poverty reduction. https://www.facebook.com/groups/402281569919885/?fref=ts BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

Armenia- Georgia cross- border projects : Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Currently implementing projects: Supported by EU we ‘re currently implementing the Projects , as follows: “Tourism paths in the Black Sea Region” BSB TOUR. in the frame of EaPTC programs. (2014-2016) Armenia- Georgia cross- border projects : “Addressing common challenges in youth employment through cross-border tourism development” (2015-2016) “Biking and rural combined cross-border tourism, as innovative approach for promoting cross-border cooperation” (2015 – 2017)   BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

What we are planning in the nearest? Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION What we are planning in the nearest? 1.To be awarded and implement the Action(s) in the frame of EaPTC Program Azerbaijan- Georgia ( three proposals have been submitted to GIZ) 2. Apart from existed respectful partners we welcome the new ones to start working with synergy over the Applications for the 1st Call BSB CBC 2014-2020 BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”.

National Parks of Georgia Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION National Parks of Georgia Algeti_NationalPark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeti_National_Park

Borjom-Kharagauli National_Park Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Borjom-Kharagauli National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borjomi-Kharagauli_National_Park

Kolkheti National Park Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Kolkheti National Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkheti_National_Park

Lagodekhi Protected Areas Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Lagodekhi Protected Areas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagodekhi_Protected_Areas

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Mtirala National Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mtirala_National_Park

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Tbilisi National Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tbilisi_National_Park

Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Tusheti National Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusheti_National_Park

Because, Georgia Loves YOU Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Welcome to Georgia . Because, Georgia Loves YOU

Thank you for kind attention ! Programme funded by the EUROPEAN UNION Thank you for kind attention ! http://georgia.travel/en/georgia#sthash.akmwjvjs.dpbs Georgian Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sya21xdkiFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m34YacLItAY