Join YPT on an Armenia Tour unlike no other, as we discover the remains of the former Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR). This tour comprises on-the-ground research, rediscovering lost and forgotten Young Pioneer camps and Soviet monuments featured in Western fashion magazines!
Your journey begins in Yerevan, the largest and capital city of Armenia. We’ll then take you beyond the capital, visiting the various provinces of Kotayk, Gegharkunik, Aragatsotn, Shirak, and Lori. These are regions less frequented by foreign tourists, boasting some of the most iconic Soviet architecture, mosaics, and monuments.
Our Armenia tour is specially designed to focus on the renowned Soviet Armenian heritage, from works by Rafayel Israyelian to Soviet aviation achievements. We’ll explore the legacy of figures like Artyom Mikoyan, the designer of the MiG fighter jets, and a town named after the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin.
We’ll take you to an abandoned Young Pioneer Camp and an important astronomy center from the Soviet Union. You’ll also have the opportunity to try the delicious Armenian cuisine, sample the finest Ararat brandy, and discover beautiful churches and monasteries.
Make the most of your time in Soviet Europe by travelling with us on our Undiscovered Transnistria Budget Tour taking place before this tour.
Tuesday 14th October – Yerevan
Wednesday 15th October – Yerevan
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Thursday 16th October – Yerevan – Kotayk Province – Gegharkunik Province – Sevan Peninsula – Yerevan
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Friday 17th October – Yerevan – Aragatsotn Province – Gyumri
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Saturday 18th October – Gyumri – Lori Province – Odzun
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Sunday 19th October – Odzun – Lori Province – Yerevan
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Monday 20th October – Yerevan
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