cheers for that....
Anyone else tinkin of Tbilisi to Podgorica by train via Istanbul(fly)???
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cheers for that....
Anyone else tinkin of Tbilisi to Podgorica by train via Istanbul(fly)???
that sounds like some trip fella ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by galah
Would be great craic, though you could always swim across the sea....actually do boats go across the sea?
It is I'm sure, a great trip normally. But time is against you regarding the match dates.Quote:
Originally Posted by galah
Batumi/Poti is the major Black Sea port for Georgia, you have to get yourself down there and there is a Batumi/Poti - Ilyichevsk (Ukraine) - Varna (Bulgaria)
http://www.ukrferry.com/eng/services/ferry.asp#1 service
or at least the above freight company gives this route in reverse. I understand that the connections are not great (one/two days).
In Varna there used be an overnight to Sofia, I know one family that did that for a game in Kyustendil (past Sofia) in 2000. Another Sofia -(via Skopje?)Beograd to Podgorica leg. As you know its a lot of connections.
Were you thinking of flying to Istanbul from Tbilisi and then travelling overland? That would be more enjoyable. Consider Greece (Thessasalonika) and Makedodia. But I would recommend any direct mainline route and hop on and off on that. Just in case.
Any flight into Georgia from western Europe arrives in around 3am.Quote:
Originally Posted by galah
yeah fly to istanbul ...maybe from batumi as alot cheaper ..then overnight trains the whole way up ....dont tink ferry timetable works to make it in time for game alright!
whats the cheapest way at the moment people have booked gettin between the two?
galah it's a nightmare getting flights between TBS and PDG, we are booked on the air baltic TBS - BELGRADE (via munich) with air baltic, then JAT airlines BELG - PDG but i say that flight may be pricey now.
Due respect please.. don't dis the Flag. That said I recommend a high setting on the iron if you want to get the nasty creases out:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
The Primavera is OK. I used to stay in a small private place very close by and I used the Primavera's gym, which is one of the few in Tbilisi not devoted entirely to pumping iron. There is always a bunch of guys in black leather jackets sitting around in the lobby, but there are guys in black leather jackets sitting around in most places in Georgia. It has a small pool too, which should still be open in September. The location isn't bad; about 5 minutes walk from Perovskaya St. which has many good bars. Its a bit further to the old town - about 15 minutes or a cheap taxi.
Its not a cheap taxi they will be after.
I am, see my itinerary back a few pages on this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by galah
http://foot.ie/showthread.php?t=77521&page=9
:D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
Did you book the Tbilisi Batumi ticket Beavis ..and if so what website?Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
Hope that Istanbul train isnt booked by time get there cos isnt much margin for error on this trip!
anyone ever travel with Celtic Horizon tours. I appled for a price from them, send me the itinary today. Prices Ranging from 1800-2630, depending on quality of accomodation you choose,match tickets guaranteed but extra. 7 days, 3 in georgia,4 in montenegro. Thinking of booking for a few of us, but interested to hear any reports from others who have used them.
[FONT=Times New Roman]PACKAGE INCLUDES
** Charter flights Dublin / Tbilisi / Tivat // Podgorica / Dublin
** Return transfers from Tbilisi airport to hotel
** Three night’s accommodation at selected hotel in Georgia on B&B basis
** Flight from Tbilisi Airport, Georgia to Tivat Airport, Montenegro
** Return transfers from Tivat airport to hotel
** Four night’s accommodation at selected hotel in Montenegro on B&B basis
** Stadium transfers included for both matches
** Local assistants on all transfers
Pilgrims Abroad was a much better deal for about half that price but they may be all booked up - havent travelled with eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by biscuit
Jesus that is some price for the trip. I would be doing that for about a third of that I reckon.
Dublin Tbilisi - 1 stop Weds 3rd Sept E178
Tibilisi Podgurcia - 1 stop Mon 8th Sep E445
Dubrovinik Dublin - 1 stop Thurs 11th Sep E204
Not in equation is cost from Pod back to Dubrovinik.
Am booking this route next week, price has remained the same for the past month or so. Hotels are reasonable enough.
You could try to squeeze onto NeilMcDs "Fun Bus"......see separate thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenforever
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
No thanks travelled with that madman from Baden BAden to Stuttgart :D,
Ideally we want to spend the night of the match in Pod as a 4 hr journey after a match kinda kills the athmosphere, no matter what the result, done it before, if worst comes to worse will stay over till Fri or Sat.
the prices I qouted are for 2 people sorry. Those prices are for twin accomodation.
Biscuit I think they are per person according to their web siteQuote:
Originally Posted by biscuit
Otherwise it is E900 for all those flights and 7 night hotel accomodation ?
Pilgrims Abroad were E1100 pp
biscuit i would take it that you read it as for two people, when they actually mean
"prices based on two people sharing" , which actually means to get the price above you need two people sharing....thats bloody expensive 3600 - 5260 for 2 people thats very expensive
ohh! ya your prob rght lads, 1800 a piece seems more realistic. Steep though. Had a look at some of the Itineraries on previous posts. What should we expect to pay, if we book it all separate as others have. Not the cheapest price, but whats the average cost to most of ye,per person. cheers
About E480 for flights Dub -Tbs-Dub Wed - MonQuote:
Originally Posted by biscuit
4 nights E60 per night E240
Not much change out of E750 booked as soon as fixtures came out. not going to Montenegro as couldnt work out a relatively cheap/hassle free route.
Is that per person, out of interest?Quote:
Originally Posted by Newryrep
I've gone for the following with Turkish Airlines
Dublin to Istanbul
Istanbul to Tbilisi on Thursday 4th (Dep 13:10 Arr 16:25)
Tbilisi to Istanbul to Sarajevo Sunday 7th ( Dep 0420 Arr Ist 0550 Dep Ist 1710 Arr Sarajevo 18:00)
I'll probably bus down to Dubrovnik and on to Podgorica for game.
Flight home from Dubrovnik to Dublin with Aer Lingus on Sunday 13th (Dep 1240 Arr 1505)
StiofainQuote:
Originally Posted by stiofain
For 2 people it was 673LVL which equates to E960 approx E480pp booked 15-01-08
However Air Baltic are a point to point carrier so in theory if you didnt book the return leg you could go a different route. Point to point carriers are normally half price one way but the scheduled carriers anytime I checked their one way prices were prohibitive.
Same with hotel approx E120 per room per night
Thanks Newryrep, i was just curious as to how much people paid the day the fixtures came out.
I've my flights booked, taking the scenic route though. Fri 5th Sept depart Dublin 05.55, arrive Riga 10.55. Depart Riga 22.40 arrive Tbilisi 03.10 Sat morning. Mon 8th, Depart Tbilisi 03.45 arrive riga 06.20, Depart Riga 12.25 arrive Minich 13.40. Depart Munich 15.50 arrive Cologne 17.00, depart Cologne 18.15 arrive Belgrade 20.15. Anyone out there with the same flights, probably not I say. Also does anyone know about the train timetables in Serbia and Montenegro, I need to get a train or bus from Belgrade to Podgorica.
Flying out 4 sept dub-prg-tibilisi with czech airlines, return 7sept same route..flights and 2 nights hotel €450
Has anyone else noticed that whichever airline we are travelling on, and from numerous different destinations, they all arrive at 3.00 am Saturday morning?:confused:
Are the Georgians trying to sneak us in unnoticed or have they laid on a fantastic "Surprise Welcome Party"?;)
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Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
Looks like the the airport only opens from 3am to 5am :D its the same leaving no matter what route you seem to be departing about 4am
As long as theres taxis and pubs working / open when we land we'll survive :D
Well, when we were there in 2003, the bars seem to stay open all night and street vendors still out selling snacks and chocolate at 5am. So I think we'll be alright there, Greenforever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenforever
The awkward arrival/departure times is due to Georgia's time zone and location, it's practically in Asia, really.
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Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
well lets hope ye dont end up like this:
http://www.georgiadefenders.com/assault.kidnapping.htm
Summary
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Georgia because of the serious risk of crime against foreigners, including kidnapping.
We strongly advise you not to travel to the regions of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the Pankisi Gorge north of Akhmeta because of the threat of terrorist and criminal activity related to local separatist movements.
No, I would be very surprised if you could book it over the internet. Georgia doesn't really do internet bookings, they're more into the free-for-all method of doing things.Quote:
Originally Posted by galah
Ain't that the truth. Unless you're looking to stay at the Sheraton or Marriott, good luck on finding a hotel room on the net. There are a few, but most of the others require you to email then and enquire about availability. And most of them don't bother to reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
On the plus side, I vaguely recall beer in Tbilisi costing only 50p a bottle the last time. Oh, and 12.5% proof too!
I got the Sympatia on www.selectgeorgia.com no problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by newrynyuk
Found the hotels did not reply either to e-mails, also ended up booking through selectgeorgia.com.. booked hotel VIP :othinking it was the hotel victoria VIP where a good few Irish are staying.. its very plain looking to say the least, will hardly see it much anyhow
I thought you ALWAYS got the Sympathy vote Aido?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
Don't you need that supporting Ireland and meeting your gang, Hornet :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
My plane doesn't land in Tbilisi until 03.10 Saturday morning. Is there anyone else on the same flight. Whats the story with accommodation. Will I have to pay for the Friday night if I want to check in at that hour in the morning or will I have to wait until say 10.00 before I get the chance. Don't want to be called a cheap c**t but don't see the point paying for a nights accommodation if I won't be using it. Also I haven't booked accommodation yet. Where are the Irish fans staying in Tbilisi and Podgorica.