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A Road Less Travelled

Explore the natural and cultural riches of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan to discover a complex mix of religion, art and architecture.

Nestled between the Black and Caspian Seas, and surrounded by the former Russian, Persian, Ottoman and Byzantine empires, the peoples of the Caucasus have developed proud, independent traditions of their own that have fired the imagination of travellers for centuries.

Discover the sacred Byzantine monasteries and churches of Armenia, wander the galleries and museums of Georgia, and explore the old palaces, mosques and markets of Azerbaijan. Visit the present-day three capitals of Yerevan, Tbilisi and Baku and enjoy the fascinating blend of ancient tradition and contemporary cosmopolitan life.

Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Witness dynamic landscapes ranging from rugged mountains and snow-capped peaks to lush valleys, lakes and semi-arid deserts
  • Enjoy the treasures of Caucasian archaeology, and unearth a wealth of art, history culture in the region’s museums and galleries
  • Discover twelfth-century frescoes in an impressive monastic cave complex, explore the remains of a medieval castle and visit sites of ancient petroglyphs
  • Wander through Persian palaces and mosques at the western edge of the Silk Road
  • Visit the region where grapes were first fermented into wine 8,000 years ago

Tour Leader

Liz Gibson

Destination

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

Dates

02 – 21 June 2023 (20 days)

Fitness Level

Above moderate

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Tour Status

On request

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At a Glance

  • Witness dynamic landscapes ranging from rugged mountains and snow-capped peaks to lush valleys, lakes and semi-arid deserts
  • Enjoy the treasures of Caucasian archaeology, and unearth a wealth of art, history culture in the region’s museums and galleries
  • Discover twelfth-century frescoes in an impressive monastic cave complex, explore the remains of a medieval castle and visit sites of ancient petroglyphs
  • Wander through Persian palaces and mosques at the western edge of the Silk Road
  • Visit the region where grapes were first fermented into wine 8,000 years ago
  • Pricing

Tour code

AG2306

Fitness Level

Above moderate

?

Gergeti Trinity Church, Kazbegi, Georgia

Summer Palace of the Sheki Khans, Azerbaijan © Liz Gibson

Geghard Cave Monastery, Armenia

The Sevan temple, Lake Sevan in Armenia

A Road Less Travelled

Explore the natural and cultural riches of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan to discover a complex mix of religion, art and architecture.

Nestled between the Black and Caspian Seas, and surrounded by the former Russian, Persian, Ottoman and Byzantine empires, the peoples of the Caucasus have developed proud, independent traditions of their own that have fired the imagination of travellers for centuries.

Discover the sacred Byzantine monasteries and churches of Armenia, wander the galleries and museums of Georgia, and explore the old palaces, mosques and markets of Azerbaijan. Visit the present-day three capitals of Yerevan, Tbilisi and Baku and enjoy the fascinating blend of ancient tradition and contemporary cosmopolitan life.

Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

  • Pricing

Tour code

AG2306

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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
        We reserve the right to refuse admission to the tour for any reason before commencement of the tour. Further, if after the tour has begun it becomes apparent that you are unfit or unsuitable to travel on the tour, we reserve the right to require you to withdraw from the tour at the earliest opportunity to do so. No refund will be provided.
        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

        Fitness to participate

        Moderate

        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
        • use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
        • stand for long periods in museums and other sites
        • embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
        • handle your own luggage

        Above Moderate

        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

        Challenging*

        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
        • handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres and above)

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