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Venice can be reached by bus from many European destinations and all of Italy. All buses stop at the bus station in Piazzale Roma, where you will find a tourist office annex and a luggage storage room. This is the ideal stop for those staying in San Polo or Santa Croce (and even further afield). In fact, the ferry terminals for the center are almost opposite the bus terminal. From there, at the end of your stay, you can also reach the Marco Polo airport by road.

This company works for NGOs and connects Tbilisi to Touchetia. There is no regular line, but they can be contacted to try to find a seat on one of their flights. As the roads in Touchetia are considered among the most dangerous in the world and inaccessible in winter, a helicopter flight offers spectacular scenery. The Omalo airfield is well laid out and flights are also available for the inhabitants of the remote valleys. A kind of air "taxi".

Founded in 1990 in Karakol, Arista Travel is one of the country's most experienced agencies and is therefore well established in its home region, which is one of the tourist hubs of Kyrgyzstan. At the same address, it offers its customers a number of accommodation options, in rooms or yurts. The agency operates throughout Kyrgyzstan and most of the countries in the region. Born in the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains, it focuses on mountaineering activities in medium and high altitudes: trekking, heliskiing, freeriding, ski touring, etc.

This agency, located a stone's throw from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, rents bicycles (electric or not), scooters and even the typical Vespa to tourists who want to visit Rome like real Italians. On request, a GPS can be installed on the vehicle, which helps to find your way through the maze of Roman streets. Discounts are available for long-term rentals. Two other On Movo branches are located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and on Via Giolitti, near Termini station.

From small daily outings to tailor-made excursions, Fez Travel offers you the solutions for a successful trip. In the formula, everything is taken into account, transport, hotel, meals, all you have to do is let yourself be guided! The clever Hop on/Hop off concept allows you to get off the bus at any time during your trip to stay at the place of your choice and continue your tour whenever you want by jumping on another bus. A very practical system to discover Istanbul according to your desires!

About 20 km from the city centre. Regular flights to Turkey, Europe, Russia, Persian Gulf countries... Low cost flights land between 3 and 4 am.

Buses 37 and 137 (0.50 GEL) connect Place de la Gare via Avenue Rustaveli to the airport, round trips 24 hours a day every 30 minutes, in 60/70 minutes depending on traffic.

Taxi: the best option. Negotiate beforehand, fare between 30 and 50 GEL, have the exact account, journey about 30 minutes. No credit card.

SIXT, the leading car rental company in several European countries, offers the rental of vans, city cars and luxury vehicles. The range is wide with sedans, family estate cars or convertibles and even 4X4s. You are bound to find the rental adapted to your needs. The ticket office is located in the heart of the station. This allows quick access to the nearby motorway. Download the application on your smartphone, handy for booking from your mobile!

This sixth station was recently renovated (2010) with an emphasis on multimodalité. All public transport is available in direct correspondence at the doors of the railway station (subway, tram, bus). In addition, a bicycle rental and parking service has been put in place. In order to relieve the share-Dieu station at the regional lines, the station offers destinations such as Mâcon, Vienna, Valencia, Villefranche-sur-Saône or Avignon.

Citiz LPA is the car-sharing solution for better mobility throughout the Lyon metropolitan area. A practical solution - 600 self-service cars available 24 hours a day at 160 stations - for renting an individual car, from city car to minibus, according to your needs. An economical solution, since everything is included in the price - fuel, insurance, maintenance, assistance... - with sliding-scale rates starting at €2.50/hour and €0.41/km. Don't buy a private car, develop eco-mobility and drive with a free mind with Citiz.

The network that works best in the Lyon metropolitan area is TCL. 4 metro lines, 7 tramway lines, 2 funicular railways, hundreds of bus and trolleybus lines serving 73 communes, including the 59 communes of the Lyon Metropolitan Area! The big news is the end of paper tickets with magnetic strips, replaced by contactless cardboard tickets. A medium worth keeping, as it can be recharged up to 10 times! E-tickets on smartphones and the possibility of using your credit card or any other connected object as a ticket. Park-and-ride facilities let you leave your car at the entrance to the city. Adapted fares, including 2 solidarity passes. TCL application essential.

Atalante is an agency created in 1986 by two passionate travellers, and is a forerunner in the organisation of treks and in its commitment to responsible tourism. High level trekking or simple walks in the countryside, there is something for all physical conditions, so to each his own trek (Vercors, Auvergne, Brittany, Corsica, Cevennes, Alps...), in small groups, with family or in free walking. She can also create a unique adventure trip according to your wishes, aspirations and desires!

Piazzale Roma is a must for all travelers arriving in Venice by bus from Marco Polo, Treviso or Mestre airports. Located near the Santa Lucia train station, this esplanade is the last place in Venice where you can drive. There's also a vaporetto station, providing access to the city's main points of interest and to nearby islands such as Murano and Lido. However, Piazzale Roma itself is of no tourist interest. It's a transit point where visitors can catch a bus or vaporetto to Venice's historic center.

Located in the heart of Old Lyon, this small terminal station serves mainly the west outskirts of Lyon (Lozanne, Tassin-la-Demi, St-Germain-au-Monts-d'Or, etc.). It hosts an average of 5 500 passengers per day.

This company offers direct connections between Ciampino and Fiumicino airports and Termini station, in the heart of Rome (a bus every 40 minutes/1 hour). We strongly advise you to book on their website to ensure a seat (it's often very busy at the airport!) and benefit from their special fare. You can present your electronic or printed ticket directly when boarding the bus. The Terravision stop is in via Giolitti, 38. See the website for timetables.

Established in 1992, shortly after Uzbekistan's declaration of independence, this tour operator is one of the most experienced in the country. Based in Samarkand, the agency combines the network and organization of a large company with the reactivity and adaptability of a small structure. Quality French-speaking consultants and competitive rates are the order of the day. Orient Voyages offers a wide range of tours in Uzbekistan, as well as in the neighbouring republics, accompanied by guides with perfect cultural knowledge.

Taking a trip between the 4 stations of the Vaporetto on the Saône River has become a habit for those who want an easy link between Vaise, Vieux Lyon (Saint-Paul), Bellecour and Confluence, without having to use asphalt. The Vaporetto is an environmentally-friendly river shuttle with a hybrid engine. A pleasant little cruise between Vieux Lyon and the ultra-modern Confluence district. Futé loves the unlimited pass offer at a very attractive price.

Accompanied tours, free tours or cruises, that's what Quartier Libre travel agency offers you. As its name indicates, it is up to you to imagine your ideal stay and then the team will know how to please you: according to your budget, your wish, leave in the Celtic and Nordic countries! Specialized since 1992 in travels in Northern Europe.

Italo, the high-speed train, the result of the technological creativity of the Alstom group, which competes with the national company Trenitalia by offering competitive fares (numerous promotions on the website) and by advocating flawless punctuality. Italo offers daily connections between Rome (from Termini and Tiburtina stations) and Milan, Turin, Venice, Padua, Florence, Naples, Salerno... This can be an opportunity for a day trip, or to arrive in Italy from a city other than Rome.

Between 45 and 60 minutes.

ATAC is Rome's public transport company. Buses often run late (the fault of Rome's traffic jams!), while the metro works quite well but doesn't serve the whole city - there are only three lines. In the historic center, walk whenever possible. The ATAC website provides maps and a route planner. Applications such as Moovit are also very useful, providing real-time timetables.

In addition to parking, it also offers a carwash service, which can be paid for directly on site with the partner. The OnePark website also offers other nearby parking lots, such as the IBIS LYON GERLAND MUSÉE DES CONFLUENCES hotel parking lot, the EFFIA VILLETTE - PROCHE PART-DIEU public parking lot, the official EFFIA GARE DE LYON PERRACHE - CENTRE D'ÉCHANGE parking lot and the VILLETTE POMPIDOU - GARE PART-DIEU public parking lot. Parc Lafayette is also close to several tourist attractions, including Clinique Du Parc Lyon, Cinéma Bellecour, Musée d'Art Contemporain Lyon, Musée des Tissus Lyon, Musée Gadagne and Hôtel Lyon Ouest.

The Turkish low-cost airline offers daily flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Istanbul. There are connections between Orly-Sud for Paris and Sabiha Gökçen airport in Istanbul. Wide choice of domestic and international flights available. Check carefully the dimensions (size and weight) of the baggage imposed by the airline. Please note that during the flight, drinks and snacks are available for a fee. This low-cost airline, for its affordable prices, offers you a comfortable trip with a quality service.

Impossible to miss, it's the most established company with the largest fleet. At the port of Piraeus, the Blue Star ferries announce the color and destination of your dreams: Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Amorgos... It's even possible to let yourself be carried away by the stopovers to discover the Cyclades. These boats also take cars and offer all the comforts you need: bars, restaurants, stores and even cash dispensers. Connections from Piraeus to the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands.

The place, not entirely foreign to movie lovers, served as the unique setting for Gare Centrale, one of Youssef Chahine's most famous films. The large building, built in the 19th century, is rather elegant for a railway station. It remains the junction between the railway and the metro. The colossal statue of Ramses II that stood in the middle of the footbridges has been moved, suffering from pollution. In the middle of the great hall, the information kiosk of the railway station will tell you where you can buy the ticket for your destination.

Arts et Vie is a travel agency specialized in the organization of cultural trips. The association offers several types of trips, individual and family, across the five continents, to help you discover different horizons, but also short stays in Europe (Les Escapades)! It also offers organized trips for groups (clubs, EC...), stays already created, or tailor-made. Organization of meetings with guides and lecturers, in order to organize your stay as well as possible. The site is also a great source of information, which gives us a nice preview! Note that the website will already guide you in your research.

A recent company created in May 2016 out of the ashes of SNCM. With a fleet of seven ships, it offers crossings from Marseilles on one of its four mixed cargo vessels (passengers and freight) to Ajaccio, Bastia, Ile-Rousse and Porto-Vecchio. Journeys to Sardinia, Algeria and Tunisia are also provided. Some ships can accommodate more than 2,000 passengers and up to 800 vehicles. The staff is attentive and comfortable, with each ship having bars, snack bars and restaurants. In 2017, Corsica Linea still carried 560,000 passengers. Promotions are offered online.

In direct correspondence with the metro line D, the Vaise station offers a regional trend with destinations such as Roanne, Vienna, Mâcon or St-Etienne. It is one of the main interchange points of the TCL network.

The entrance of the public telephones is at 57 De Street.

Founded over 15 years ago, CBT now has around ten branches, providing almost complete territorial coverage of the country. CBT's major asset is its network of homestays, which is large enough to provide accommodation for its travellers almost everywhere in the country. CBT is currently the inbound organization that handles the majority of the country's tourists. Local coordinators organize your stays, excursions and treks in every region. It's almost impossible to think of a trip to Kyrgyzstan without going through them.

This large position offers photocopiers and fax machines. 

Specialized in the Great North destinations, the famous polar lands at risk, this agency offers trips from Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Spitsbergen en kayak des mers, through the desert lands of Iceland, Norway or a tour of Spitsbergen among the fjords in the wonderful landscape.

A 2,450-metre underground traffic axis, the Prado-Carénage Tunnel links the city's southern districts and the East motorway in a few minutes, in the city centre, and, to the north via the Old Port Tunnel, the Major Tunnel and the Joliette Tunnel, the Coastal Motorway. For a few euros, you can avoid traffic jams in the city centre during rush hour, and gain in speed as well, since it will only take you a few minutes to get from La Capelette to La Joliette. First toll urban tunnel in France. Possibilities of subscriptions and preferential rates for one or two tunnels: Prado fairing only and/or Prado Tunnel south only.

In addition to the hill of Fourvière, this railway station serves mainly west Lyonnais. Important multimodal pole, it offers direct correspondence with line D of the subway and numerous buses on the TCL network.

Passenger traffic through the port of Genoa is very heavy every year. The Stazione Marittima has several berths for cruise ships, just a few steps from the Porto Antico and the historic center. From the Terminal Traghetti, ships arrive and depart for the main Mediterranean ports: Olbia, Arbatax and Porto Torres in Sardinia, Bastia in Corsica, Palermo in Sicily and, further afield, Barcelona, Tunis and Tangiers. Mobylines (www.moby.it), Grandi Navi Veloci (www.gnv.it) and Tirrenia (www.tirrenia.it) share the market.

CITS Ticket: in most hotels

Beijing, the capital of China, is a fascinating city to explore. With its rich cultural and historical heritage, there's plenty to see and do. Among the most popular attractions is the Forbidden City, an imperial palace offering a glimpse into Chinese royal life. The Summer Palace, with its magnificent gardens and lake, is also a must-see. For history buffs, the Temple of Heaven is a must-see, while the Great Wall of China offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. For shoppers, Wangfujing Street is a paradise of stores and restaurants. And don't forget to sample Beijing's delicious cuisine, including Peking duck.

A young and ambitious agency from Tashkent. Camilla, its essential director, and her team are attentive to your projects. Sezam Travel will make you discover the cultural and spiritual heritage of the country, the deserts of Central Asia, the unique forests and mountains of Uzbekistan. A la carte or tailor-made, tours of several days or short duration, Sezam adapts to your wishes and advises you in order to guide you in the right direction. The site is in English but qualified French speaking staff is available on request.

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The city offers a unique combination of historic charm and modernity. Visitors can explore the old town with its narrow streets and stone buildings, as well as the newer districts with their trendy boutiques and lively restaurants. Among Tbilisi's must-see attractions are Metechi Palace, Sameba Cathedral and Narikala Fortress, which offers panoramic views over the city. Art lovers can visit the Tbilisi Museum of Modern Art, which houses an impressive collection of contemporary works. Visitors can also enjoy Georgian cuisine, renowned for its diversity and unique flavours. The city's restaurants offer a variety of traditional dishes such as khinkali (Georgian ravioli) and khachapuri (cheese bread).

Belavia is an airline based in Tbilisi. Their telephone number is +995 32 295 38 15. Belavia also has ticketing offices in various Belarusian cities and representatives in other countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

Also good service for making cars or marchroutkas, with or without driver.

Rent A Car Lyon Perrache is located in the new Confluence district, close to the A7 freeway, along the Rhône and just a few meters from the Lyon-Perrache SNCF train station. You'll find a wide range of tourist and utility vehicles for all your needs in Lyon. From small city cars to 9-seater minibuses and comfortable sedans, choose the car best suited to your needs. Renting a car will enable you to visit Lyon's peninsula, where you'll find the Palais Saint-Pierre, Place des Terreaux and the Opéra National, as well as discover the city's cultural and historical heritage in complete freedom.

National Car Rental at Gare de Lyon Part Dieu is a convenient option for travelers wishing to explore the city of Lyon and the surrounding area. National Car Rental is part of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world's largest car rental service. They offer a wide range of vehicles to suit every customer's needs, with rates negotiated to the lowest daily rate. In addition to their quality service, they also care about sustainable development and are committed to planting 50 million trees in 50 years. Whether for a business trip or a family vacation, renting a car with National Car Rental at Gare de Lyon Part Dieu is a convenient and flexible way to discover Lyon and the surrounding area.

Off to one of France's biggest cities! Lyon, a strategic location in every respect, boasts a population of over 1.3 million, an ideal infrastructure for professionals and private individuals alike, and an impressive array of cultural facilities. Lyon is regularly named one of Europe's top tourist destinations. With a presence throughout the Rhône's largest city, ADA will find the right car rental for you. As you can see, for your car rental in Lyon, ADA is the ideal solution. From Lyon Perrache or Part-Dieu stations, you can book a car as soon as you arrive in the city. For your vacations or business trips, the ADA network is at your disposal to help you book at the best price. So don't hesitate, get on the road with ADA today!

Founded in 2008, the Xuroson agency and its historic French-speaking tour guide Sukhrob Khalilov will open the doors of Central Asia to you. Emphasis is placed on individual tours or small groups with a cultural focus. Whether it is to discover the main cities of Uzbekistan on the Silk Road, to participate in the festivities of Navrouz or to discover the 3 Sufi brotherhoods of Central Asia in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Also trekking and combined with Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan.

You can get information by e-mail but it is better to travel or phone. Don't wait to reserve your place as it can take up to three days to do so. If you're in a real hurry and the trains are full, try your luck without a reservation. A photocopy of your passport will be required. Trains in general: n°86, departure at 7.45 pm from Cairo Central Station and at 8.15 pm from Giza Station; arrival at 5.45 am in Luxor and 8.50 am in Aswan. Extra train running only on Thursdays at 7.30 pm (7.55 pm Giza).

This is the most important station in the Middle of Egypt. Buses every hour for Minyeh and Assiout and some for Le (for this last destination, prefer departure from Midan Guiza; it's gone, it goes in minibus, but it's better).

Cairo Getaway (formerly Turgoman) is Cairo's main bus station. From there one leaves for Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast, the Suez Canal region, the Sinai, the deserts and the Nile valley. It is wise to buy your ticket one or two days in advance and have the time and place of departure confirmed. Prices vary somewhat depending on the airline you choose, but on average you should expect to pay around 20 Egyptian pounds for a 100 km trip.

South of Cairo, bus Station serving desert oases. Bahareyya, Oasis, Dakhla, Kharga.

Opposite a minibus station for the same destinations. Don't have to cross the city centre.

Departure for the oases Bahareyya, Oasis and Dakhla (no direct link to Siwa). Deposit at the level of the western stronghold of the citadel. It is best to book tickets in advance.