{"id":3139,"date":"2026-02-10T12:57:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotourism.ge\/?p=3139"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T07:02:46","slug":"professional-training-for-guides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotourism.ge\/en\/professional-training-for-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Geology in Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical Training in Geology and Tourism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Theoretical + practical sessions<br>\ud83d\udccd Interactive discussions<br>\ud83d\udccd Field observations<br>\ud83d\udccd Real examples from Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia is distinguished by its unique geological heritage \u2014 volcanic plateaus, canyons, caves, diverse rocks, and minerals shape the landscapes that attract thousands of visitors every year. However, these natural stories often remain unnoticed by tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to join the 3-lecture practical training course: <strong>\u201cTourism Geology of Georgia.\u201d<\/strong> The training is designed for those who want to better understand Georgia\u2019s natural landscapes and learn how geological knowledge can be transformed into an engaging tourism experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Objectives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training aims to help participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore the geological characteristics of Georgia\u2019s major tourist destinations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to identify basic rocks and minerals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better understand the processes that shape geological landscapes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover some of Georgia\u2019s most remarkable geological formations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to use geological interpretation in tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Topics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Geological diversity of Georgia<br>\ud83d\udd39 Basic rocks and minerals<br>\ud83d\udd39 Volcanic and sedimentary formations<br>\ud83d\udd39 Canyons, cliffs, and caves<br>\ud83d\udd39 Landscape formation processes<br>\ud83d\udd39 Geological interpretation in tourism<br>\ud83d\udd39 Creating engaging geological stories for tourists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Field Component<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training includes a practical field excursion in Old Tbilisi, where participants will observe the city\u2019s geological structures and natural features on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The field visit will include discussions about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metekhi Cliff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leghvtakhevi Gorge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abanotubani<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock layers and geological processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The relationship between mineral waters and relief formation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is This Training For?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training is designed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travelers and content creators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourist guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour operators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People interested in ecotourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals interested in nature interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giorgi Beridze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic Doctor of Geology, Deputy Director of the Alexander Janelidze Institute of Geology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ilia Okromelidze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geomorphologist, Geotourism Expert, Executive Director of the Georgian Ecotourism Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other details<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Fee:<\/strong> Full course fee: 300 GEL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf81 <strong>For members of the Georgian Ecotourism Association 250 GEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce9 <strong>Registration and details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/zPVcDVUmq5hfagJv5\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or contact us:<br>Tel.: +995 555 26 33 68<br>Email: <a>info@ecotourism.ge<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practical Training in Geology and Tourism Format \ud83d\udccd Theoretical + practical sessions\ud83d\udccd Interactive discussions\ud83d\udccd Field observations\ud83d\udccd Real examples from Georgia Georgia is distinguished by its unique geological heritage \u2014 volcanic plateaus, canyons, caves, diverse rocks, and minerals shape the landscapes that attract thousands of visitors every year. 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