1. 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 ”.

2. There are 11 regions in Georgia:
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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 ”.

3. Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and the key to Caucasus
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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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. Gudauri, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
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EUROPEAN UNION
Gudauri, Mtskheta- Mtianeti

9. Kazbegi, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
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EUROPEAN UNION
Kazbegi, Mtskheta- Mtianeti

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

11. 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 ”.

12. 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 ”.

13. 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 ”.

14. 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. 

15. 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 ”.

16. Wine making Process in Kakheti
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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.

17. 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

18. 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 ”.

19. 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.

20. 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 ”.

21. 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

22. 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 ( m) continuously inhabited settlements in Europe.
BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin ”.

23. 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 ”.

24. 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 ”.

25. Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Upper Racha

26. 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 ”.

27. 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 ”.

28. 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 ”.

29. 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.

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

31. Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Gala dinner

32. 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 by the group of experts working in the spheres of sustainable rural tourism, environmental protection, nature conservation, vocational and adults education .
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.
BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin ”.

33. 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. ( )
Armenia- Georgia cross- border projects :
“Addressing common challenges in youth employment through cross-border tourism development” ( )
“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 ”.

34. What we are planning in the nearest?
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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
BSB-TOUR project has been financed from the European Union and the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin ”.

35. National Parks of Georgia
Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
National Parks of Georgia
Algeti_NationalPark

36. Borjom-Kharagauli National_Park
Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Borjom-Kharagauli National_Park

37. Kolkheti National Park
Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Kolkheti National Park

38. Lagodekhi Protected Areas
Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Lagodekhi Protected Areas

39. Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Mtirala National Park

40. Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Tbilisi National Park

41. Programme funded by the
EUROPEAN UNION
Tusheti National Park

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

43. Thank you for kind attention !
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EUROPEAN UNION
Thank you for kind attention !
Georgian Dance