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I have done multiple trips organized by Abbie. They are always very thought out. I had a blast and had some rare experiences only locals know about in the Balkans. Highly recommend any of Abbie’s trips. 

Autumn in the Balkans

This trip was more than I could have imagined! Abbie has an incredible knack for finding the best guides, locations, and experiences. I will forever love Egypt and plan on taking more trips with Abbie. 

Egyptian Excursion

Abbie is a fantastic trip planner and guide. She thoughtfully curates experiences to benefit local and sustainable businesses. She is a master at finding hidden gems. I plan on booking more trips with her in the future. 

Azores Adventure

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Freelance travel writer and blogger, Abbie has been traveling full time and working remotely since 2012. After visiting over 100 countries she is sharing her gift of trip planning and inviting avid travelers to come along on a few of her journeys. 

Abbie Synan

Trip to the islands of the Azores. This will be an 8 day, 7 night adventure with hiking, cultural exchange, local dishes and beautiful scenery... most importantly... fun!!&nbsp; 
 
Myself and Elsa Santos will be hosting this small group. Elsa has culinary experience and is from the island, so our group will have great access to local culture/history. I have been traveling full time and creating itineraries for the last decade, so with both of our expertise it's sure to be a memorable island excursion!!&nbsp;

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

alcoholic beverages

certain gratuities 

some meals or snacks

international flights

Travel Insurance

accommodations 

meals

airport transfers (x2) and on island transit

transportation

2 experienced guides, one with local experience

guide

Arrival to Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island&nbsp;
Airport pick ups - included&nbsp;
Hotel check in&nbsp;
Lunch - on property included&nbsp;
Coastline exploration &amp; beach afternoon
Early beachside dinner - included&nbsp;

Arrival

Day 1 

Morning - breakfast included&nbsp;
Tour of pineapple farm&nbsp;
Whale watching&nbsp;
Lunch at the marina &nbsp;- included&nbsp;
Visit island overlooks 
Cultural culinary experience &nbsp;
Dinner with local gin tasting - included &nbsp;

Pineapple Tour, Whale Watching & Gin Tasting 

Day 2 

Morning - breakfast included (early morning)&nbsp;
Culinary demonstration 
Thermal Baths &amp; Botanical Garden&nbsp;
Snack at teahouse - included&nbsp;
Lakeside Cozido das Furnas (traditional cooking with volcanic steam)&nbsp;
Early dinner - included 
Evening jacuzzi on the pineapple farm&nbsp;

Furnas

Day 3 

Morning - breakfast included
Tour tea plantation 
Northern island excursion 
Lunch - beachside included&nbsp;
Lagoon visit&nbsp;
Dinner - included&nbsp;

Tea Plantation 

Day 4

Morning - breakfast included 
Check out of hotel&nbsp;
Hike/walk famed Sete Cidades&nbsp;
Lunch - village lunch included 
Visit local pottery studio&nbsp;
Check into 2nd hotel&nbsp;
Dinner - at the property included

Sete Cidades 

Day 5

Morning - breakfast included&nbsp;
Free Day at our Luxury Boutique Hotel 
(activity ideas will be provided; spa, horseback riding, hiking, etc)&nbsp;
*lunch on your own today 
Dinner - in town&nbsp;

Time to Relax 

Day 6 

Morning - breakfast included&nbsp;
Visit Ferraria (hot ocean springs)&nbsp;
Lunch - included&nbsp;
City tour&nbsp;
Free time for shopping/exploring town 
Wine tasting and dinner included&nbsp;

City Tour 

Day 7 

Morning - breakfast included 
Check out
Farewells 
Transport to the airport - included&nbsp;

Departure 

Day 8

Trip Price

An introduction to this totally unique country, the Republic of Georgia. Culinary delights, stunning landscapes, friendly hosts and historic wines.&nbsp;

Tbilisi, Georgia

tips

travel insurance

airport transfers as well as our own private van

on ground transportation

one travel professional and one local tour guide

guides

13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners (meals on your own stated in itinerary)

all listed excursions unless otherwise noted in itinerary

activities

double occupancy (please message host for single supplement inquiries)

accomodation

- Arrivals into the capital of Tbilisi
- Airport pick ups will be arranged&nbsp;
- hotel check in (Rooms Hotel Tbilisi or similar)&nbsp;
- Group will meet for welcome dinner (included)&nbsp;

Tbilisi 

Day 1: Sat August 31 

- Breakfast at hotel&nbsp;
- the morning will be spent with a city tour&nbsp;
- lunch at a local restaurant (included)
- afternoon spa visit (entry included, additional spa services extra)
- dinner at local restaurant

Tbilisi

Day 2: Sun Sept 1 

- breakfast at the hotel (included)
- exploring the dry bridge market&nbsp;
- light lunch (included)&nbsp;
- visit the clifftop fortress&nbsp;
- dinner and a traditional show (included)&nbsp;

Day 3: Mon Sept 2

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- check out and head to Telavi, driving through wine country&nbsp;
- visit Bobde Monastery&nbsp;
- lunch on your own&nbsp;
- spend the day in Sighnaghi&nbsp;
- early dinner at Pheasant's Tears (included)
- check into hotel&nbsp;(17 Rooms Hotel or similar)&nbsp;

Tbilisi to Telavi 

Day 4: Tues Sept 3

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- a day of exploring the wine region
- wine tastings&nbsp;
- traditional lunch included at one of the wineries&nbsp;
- dinner on your own&nbsp;

Telavi Wine Tasting

Day 5: Wed Sept 4

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- afternoon in a small local village&nbsp;
- cooking class and lunch (included)&nbsp;
- dinner on your own&nbsp;

Telavi Cooking Class

Day 6: Thurs Sept 5 

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- check-out&nbsp;
- drive to Stepantsminda aka Kazbegi&nbsp;
- the drive is long so there will be several stops along the way
- lunch en route (included)
- check into hotel (Rooms Kazbegi)
- dinner at hotel (included) &nbsp;

Telavi to Kazbegi 

Day 7: Fri Sept 6

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- active day! a short hike to waterfall or hike to Gergeti Trinity Church (non-hikers will have transport)&nbsp;
- lunch (included)
- monastery visit&nbsp;
- dinner at the hotel (included) &nbsp;

Kazbegi

Day 8 Sat Sept 7

- breakfast at hotel (inlcuded)
- check out of hotel &nbsp;
- begin drive towards Borjomi
- lunch en route (included)&nbsp;
- visit to Chateau Mukhrani
- check into hotel (Golden Tulip or similar)&nbsp;
- visit to the park&nbsp;
- dinner (included)&nbsp;

Kazbegi to Borjomi

Day 9: Sun Sept 8

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- explore the cave monastery of Vardzia
- lunch at an agro-tourism spot&nbsp;
- visit Borjomi museum &amp; spot the town's many mosaics&nbsp;
- dinner on your own&nbsp;

Bojromi & Vardzia

Day 10: Mon Sept 9

- breakfast at hotel (included)&nbsp;
-&nbsp;check out of hotel&nbsp;
- travel to Kutaisi&nbsp;
- lunch at Baia winery (included)&nbsp;
- check into hotel (Newport Hotel or similar)&nbsp;
- dinner included&nbsp;

Borjomi to Kutaisi 

Day 11: Tues Sept 10

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- city tour seeing the cathedral, the bazaar, local architecture and parks&nbsp;
- lunch on your own (suggestions provided)
- botanical garden visit or teahouse&nbsp;
- dinner included&nbsp;

Kutaisi 

Day 12: Wed Sept 11

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- check out of hotel&nbsp;
- drive to Tbilisi&nbsp;
- visit UNESCO site of Mtskheta
- check into hotel (Old House Hotel or similar)
- farewell dinner in the city included&nbsp;

Kutaisi to Tbilisi 

Day 13: Thurs Sept 12

- breakfast at hotel (included)
- sad goodbyes&nbsp;
- check-out&nbsp;
- airport transfers arranged&nbsp;

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