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    History and national cuisine of the 4 Caucasus republics

    History and national cuisine of the 4 Caucasus republics
    Starts from

    Pyatigorsk

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    46

    Duration

    6 days

    Length

    633 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Pyatigorsk

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    6 days

    Length

    633 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Gastronomy
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    Лилия Насырова

    Лилия Насырова

    Travel Expert

    • Taste national cuisine of 4 different Caucasian republics.
    • Soak up the history of the regions.
    • See ancient cities and towers.
    • Take a walk across the modern capitals.
    • Visit mosques and monasteries.
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    Pyatigorsk-Cherkessk-Nalchik-Vladikavkaz-Magas
    Caucasus is not only magnificent nature and mountains. Caucasus is also delicious national cuisine, modern cities and ancient architecture. Marvel at the combination of natural and historical locations, 4 different cuisines, thousands of years of traditions and customs, ancient cities lost in the mountains and modern resorts. This trip will be rich and unforgettable for both your eyes and your stomach. Hop in the car and drive through all four mountain republics.
    Itinerary features:
    • Mountain roads and serpentines along the route;
    • Unique locations and natural places of the Caucasus;
    • Combination of modern resorts and ancient cities;
    • Maximum immersion in the history and culture of the Caucasus republics.

    Recommendations:
    • Don't forget to bring modest and closed clothes to visit mosques.
    • Take only comfortable and non-slip shoes. There will be several natural locations along the route where you must walk on uneven roads.
    • Always have a bottle of water with you!
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    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Gastronomy
    Pyatigorsk-Cherkessk-Nalchik-Vladikavkaz-Magas
    Caucasus is not only magnificent nature and mountains. Caucasus is also delicious national cuisine, modern cities and ancient architecture. Marvel at the combination of natural and historical locations, 4 different cuisines, thousands of years of traditions and customs, ancient cities lost in the mountains and modern resorts. This trip will be rich and unforgettable for both your eyes and your stomach. Hop in the car and drive through all four mountain republics.
    Itinerary features:
    • Mountain roads and serpentines along the route;
    • Unique locations and natural places of the Caucasus;
    • Combination of modern resorts and ancient cities;
    • Maximum immersion in the history and culture of the Caucasus republics.

    Recommendations:
    • Don't forget to bring modest and closed clothes to visit mosques.
    • Take only comfortable and non-slip shoes. There will be several natural locations along the route where you must walk on uneven roads.
    • Always have a bottle of water with you!
    Translated by
    Лилия Насырова

    Лилия Насырова

    Travel Expert

    • Taste national cuisine of 4 different Caucasian republics.
    • Soak up the history of the regions.
    • See ancient cities and towers.
    • Take a walk across the modern capitals.
    • Visit mosques and monasteries.
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