The Republic of Georgia
The Republic of Georgia is known for having an 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition, one of the world’s few alphabets, the earliest hominid bones ever unearthed in Europe, and a modern government open to western investment. Experience layers of architectural history, and hear from local experts about Georgia’s contributions to the fields of archaeology, art, music, literature, and faith. Learn about the complex relationship between Georgia and Russia. Indulge in a sumptuous Georgian Table with organic wines while listening to traditional polyphonic singing. Pay a visit to an acclaimed winery to taste the wines made in qvevri, the clay fermentation pots buried in the ground an age-old Georgian tradition. An optional post-trip extension to Armenia is available.
Itinerary
Cost and Details
This trip is active due to the substantial distances covered and the extensive walking and stair climbing required. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. To reap the full rewards of this adventure, travelers must be able to walk at least two miles a day (with or without the assistance of a cane) over uneven terrain while keeping up with the group and stand for extended periods of time during walking tours and museum visits. Availability of western toilets on the trip is unreliable, particularly outside of major cities. Accommodations on this program are at five-star and boutique four-star hotels. Flexibility and willingness to accept local standards of service and amenities are essential to the enjoyment of this program.
Educational Highlights
Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AIR ARRANGEMENTS
Program rates do not include international airfare to/from Tbilisi (or to Yerevan if taking the post-tour). Information on a recommended flight itinerary will be sent by our tour operator upon confirmation.
GROUP SIZE
This program is limited to 20 participants, and will run with 8 guests minimum.
ELIGIBILITY
We require membership to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs to travel with us. People who live outside of the Bay Area may purchase a worldwide membership. To learn about membership types and to purchase a membership, visit our membership page or call (415) 597-6720.
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event you must cancel your participation in the travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Information will be sent upon registration and can be viewed Travel Insurance Services website
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
A deposit of $500 per person is required to reserve space on this program.
Final payment is 60 days prior to departure and needs to be by check or bank transfer. For those who register after that point, full payment is due upon registration.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Upon payment of the $500 per person deposit, all reservations are subject to cancellation provisions. Cancellations shall not be in effect until they are received in writing and confirmed by Commonwealth Club Travel.
Cancellations received 61 or more days before the start of the program forfeit the $500 non-refundable deposit; cancellations received 31 to 60 days before the start of the program forfeit 50% of the land tour cost; cancellations received 30 days or less before the start of the program, no refund.
Refunds cannot be made to travelers who do not complete the full tour for any reason at all. Commonwealth Club Travel and our tour operator MIR Corporation reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a participant in a tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from a tour at any time at his/her own expense, when such action is determined by tour staff to be in the best interest of health, safety, or general welfare of the group or of the individual participant, and subject only to the requirement that the recoverable cost of unused services and accommodations be refunded, if any
NOTE: Neither the Commonwealth Club World Affairs nor the tour operator accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalties incurred with the purchase of nonrefundable tickets.
HEALTH
All participants should be in good health and capable of keeping up with an active group of travelers. By forwarding the deposit for passage, the passenger certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/ herself or other passengers.
CWC: CST #2096889-46; MIR Corporation: CST #2082306-40. WST #601-099-932.
