# December 24-27 2026 / Georgia Christmas Market Tour - URL: https://pikolatur.com/en/24-27-aralik-2026-gurcistan-noel-pazarlari-turu-t138761 - Category: Georgia Tours - Duration: 2 Nights, 3 Days - Next available date: 24 December 2026 – 26 December 2026 - Starting Price: 9,950 ₺ / Per Person - Getting Around: Bus ## Tour Detail Before welcoming the new year, we embark on an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Tbilisi and in Batumi, the jewel of the Black Sea! We depart from Ordu and Giresun in comfortable buses, spend 2 nights in Tbilisi, and conclude our trip with a tour of Batumi on the way back. ## Tour Program ### 24 December 2026 / Ordu - Giresun - The Journey Begins Dear guests At 18:00 in Ordu, in front of the Old Bus Station, Russian Market At 19:00 in Giresun, we meet at Boztekke, the Governor's Office, and Atapark and begin our journey to Georgia. After the necessary breaks we will take along the way, we complete our exit procedures at the Sarp Border Gate during the night and enter Georgia. ### 25 December 2026 / Tbilisi City Tour / Christmas Market In the morning, we enter TBILISI , the capital and jewel of the Caucasus. In TBILISI, famous for its Georgian and Soviet-style houses, the Statue of King David greets us. (Extra) We take a short break for breakfast. During the break, we go to Tbilisi's famous Rustaveli Avenue . After seeing many structures on the avenue, such as the Parliament and Opera House, among the finest examples of Soviet and Georgian architecture, we photograph the Statue of St. George in Freedom Square, designed by Zurab Tsereteli. Accompanied by our guide's explanations, after visiting the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theatre, Sioni Cathedral and Bridge of Peace , we take the cable car up to the Mother of Georgia Statue . After a photo break, we walk to see the Juma Mosque alongside Narikala Fortress and descend to Old Tbilisi . After photographing the Sulfur Baths, the Statue of King Gorgasali and Metekhi Church, we then settle into our hotel. (Extra) In the evening, we go to our local restaurant for dinner with guests who wish to join us. After dinner, we go to see the ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS TREE and THE STREETS OF TBILISI . We photograph the Statue of St. George designed by Zurab Tsereteli in Freedom Square and return to our hotel. Accommodation 4* TBILISI PHILHARMONIC BY MERCURE HOTEL ### 26 October 2026 / Tbilisi City Tour - Georgian Caucasian Night After breakfast in the morning, we go to see the Georgian Historical Monuments Garden , featuring statues of Georgian kings and queens built in 1985 and depictions portraying many scenes from the Bible. Following our journey through Georgian history, we visit the world’s third-largest Orthodox cathedral, Sameba Cathedral, built on Mount Elia, accompanied by our guide, and then we head to MTSKHETA , the place where Christianity was accepted in Georgia in the 4th century. In Mtskheta, the historic city of Georgia and the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Kartli in the 5th century, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, second-largest church in Georgia, Svetitskhoveli Monastery , built during the medieval period, accompanied by our guide. (During religious services, outside visitors are not allowed inside. We view it panoramically.) After completing our monastery visit, where important figures in the country’s history are buried, we have free time in Tbilisi. After meeting in the hotel lobby in the evening, guests who wish may join the Caucasian Night entertainment with dinner (Extra). After dinner, we go to see the ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS TREE and TBILISI STREETS . We photograph the St. George Statue designed by Zurab Tsereteli in Freedom Square and return to our hotel. Accommodation at 4* TBILISI PHILHARMONIC BY MERCURE HOTEL ### 27 December 2026 / Kutaisi - Batumi After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Tbilisi and arrive in (Colchis) KUTAISI , the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis and the center of the famous quest story of Jason and the Argonauts for the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology (Argonautica). During our tour of Kutaisi, situated on the banks of the Rioni River, we visit the Colchis Fountain, Opera House, Drama Theater Building, Conservatory and the Red Bridge. In the city center, we will listen to the Story of the Argonauts, and after seeing the (Panoramic) UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Bagrati Monastery , we arrive in BATUMI. During our city tour at Miracle Park, we visit the Alphabetic Tower, Ali & Nino Statue designed by Spanish architect Cabo, accompanied by our guide, and photograph Neptune Square, where the Bronze Statue of Poseidon is located, and the Opera House , and stop by the BATUMI CHRISTMAS MARKET . We complete our tour of the illuminated streets of Batumi and depart for the Sarpi Border Gate. Following the exit procedures, between Hours 02.30–04.00 , we drop our valued guests off at the points where we picked them up, and bid you farewell, hoping to see you on another PIKOLA TOUR trip ## What's Included - Transportation by large bus - 2 nights of accommodation at 4* Tbilisi Philharmonic by Mercure Hotel - 2 breakfasts at the hotel - Turkish guided tour service - Snacks provided in the vehicle - Parking and national park fees - TÜRSAB professional travel insurance - Georgia’s mandatory travel insurance - Local treats ## Not Included - First Day Breakfast (40 Lari) - Georgian Entertainment and Dinner (80 Lari) - Exit Tax from the Country (1,250 TL) - Museum and Cable Car Fees (45 – 50 Lari) - All Lunches ## What to bring with you? - Comfortable walking shoes - Clothing suitable for the winter season (Cool in the morning and evening, may be mild during the day) - Thick coat or cardigan - Small backpack (Ideal for day trips) - Camera / phone + power bank - Personal medications and hygiene products - Hat / bandana - Cash - Umbrella or raincoat ## General Information Ø Our tour includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation . Ø The tour price covers guidance, 2 nights of lodging, 2 breakfasts, transportation, guide services, and TÜRSAB insurance. Ø >Entry to Georgia requires a valid new ID card ; old IDs are not accepted. Ø >Turkish citizens and EU citizens can enter Georgia without a visa. Ø >Turkish passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of travel. Ø >Guests traveling for less than 6 months may be denied entry by the country’s passport authorities. Ø >In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passport holder. Ø >Children under 18 can pass through customs with their parents and a photo ID. Ø >Children aged 00 - 18 must have photos on their ID cards. Ø >Minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents. Ø >If one parent is not with the child, the absent parent must provide a notarized consent letter to the other parent. Ø >If custody of the child belongs to only one parent, a court order must be presented during border crossing. Ø >Children under 07 years old are exempt from paying the exit fee. Ø >Seating arrangements are made at the time of reservation, and no seat guarantees are provided. Ø >As of 01.01.2026, a mandatory Georgian travel insurance is required for all entries to Georgia. Ø Our agency will arrange the Georgian travel insurance, which is included in the tour price. Ø >Breakfasts are served at the hotels and are not of the Turkish breakfast type. Ø >Group breakfasts are usually provided as buffets. Ø >The dinner services included in the tour are not part of the tour price. Ø >In triple rooms (rooms for 3 people: double bed + extra bed), the third bed is either an extra bed or a sofa bed and is smaller than standard beds. Ø >The child discount applies only when staying in the same room as 2 adults. Ø >Hotel check-in times are usually at 14:00 (16:00 in some countries), and check-out is at 10:00 (09:00 in some countries). Ø >Some of our itineraries offer several alternative hotels. Ø >In itineraries with multiple hotel options, the guide and transfer vehicle may remain the same. Ø >Our guide may adjust the city tour days based on the tour content and any museum closures. Ø >Payments can be made 7 days before the tour starts via EFT, mail order, credit card at the office, or in cash. Ø >The local currency is the Lari (GEN). We will exchange money for Lari in Batum. Ø >The exit fee for leaving the country is the guest’s responsibility. Ø >If museums and historical sites are closed, our guide will arrange alternative routes. Ø >Entry to Georgia is prohibited for drugs and medications containing psychotropic substances . Ø >Please bring enough medication to last 4 days. Ø >We note that expenses during the tour may average around 6500 - 8000 TL (for museums, lunches, dinners, etc.). Ø >To use a credit card, it must have VISA or MASTER VISA logos. Ø >TROY credit cards used in Turkey are not valid abroad . Ø >Shopping in Georgia is not possible with Turkish lira or other currencies (except at exchange offices). Ø >The tour price does not include entry fees to museums and historical sites. Ø >Our agency provides professional liability insurance under Law No. 1618 as required by law throughout the tour. Ø >Our tour will be conducted on a large bus. --- PİKOLA TUR TURİZM SEYAHAT ACENTASI · 506 893 52 36 · info@pikolatur.com