See frozen conflict zones and unrecognised countries in one of the most underrated parts of the world – the Caucasus.
Group A takes you to Armenia, the breakaway rebel republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and the place they call “Europe’s Hiroshima” before finishing in Tbilisi, Georgia. Group B moves on to Stalin’s hometown of Gori, before entering the war-torn republic of Abkhazia, formerly the pearl in the Soviet summer calendar, and another unrecognised country.
YPT has truly pioneered travel to the Caucasus and the “other NK”; the frozen conflict zone that is Nagorno-Karabakh. This region suffered a horrific war after the fall of the Soviet Union, and despite being de jure part of Azerbaijan, is in fact a de facto unrecognised independent nation state.
You will also be travelling through Armenia and Georgia proper of course, two countries with stunning scenery, post-Soviet relics in abundance and a local people and culture certainly worth a visit in their own right.
Both trips can be combined with our Iran Classics Tour, or done as Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh only, or Georgia and Abkhazia only, with prices being amended depending on where you join the trip. You could also go for the complete adventure and also go to Nakhchivan, the off-the beaten path Armenian exclave!
Please note:
This tour will be split into two parts. Group A will cover Armenia and Group B, Georgia. You can choose to do both groups or only one.
Group
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Price
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A (Armenia+Nagorno-Karabakh) | €795 |
B (Georgia+Abkhazia) | €795 |
A & B | €1495 |
Tuesday 13th April – Yerevan
Wednesday 14th April – Goris
Thursday 15th April – Goris/Stepanakert
Friday 16th April– Stepanakert surroundings
Saturday 17th April – Stepanakert-Yerevan
Sunday 18th April – Yerevan
Monday 19th April – Yerevan, End of Group A
Tuesday 20th April – Tbilisi, Start of Group B
Wednesday 21st April – Gori-Tbilisi
Thursday 22nd April– Stepansminda-Tbilisi
Friday 23rd April – Zugdidi-Sukhum
Saturday 24th April – Sukhum surroundings
Sunday 25th April – Sukhum
Monday 26th April – Tbilisi
Want to extend your YPT adventure? Join one of our great tour extensions
• Nagorno-Karabakh & Abkhazia visas/permits
• Accommodation in twin-share / dorm rooms as per itinerary
• Breakfasts and lunches
• All transport to complete the tour
• Experienced YPT guide throughout and local guides in each place
• Entrance fees unless specified
• International flights to Yerevan and back from Tbilisi
• Armenia and Georgia visas if required (YPT can provide visa support)
• Single Supplement (€250)
• Dinners and drinks
• Personal Expenses and tips for the local guides
We have expert guides ready to help answer any questions you may have.
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