CILICIA, NEMRUT, CAPPADOCIA, WESTERN ARMENIA 9 DAYS

Combine a historical and cultural trip with a seaside holiday. Enjoy Cilician Armenia, discover Western Armenia, visit Nemrut and mysterious Cappadocia, enjoy a well-deserved vacation on the Mediterranean sea. During the visit, we will see Nemrut, Mush, Kars, Adana, Tigranakert-Diyarbekir, Aratsani, Araks, Euphrates, Tigris rivers, a number of legendary fortresses, ancient churches, historical places. We will have a rest on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea on a beach with golden sand. About 4 wonderful days are devoted to the seaside vacation, during which you can have interesting excursions to a number of historical sights of Cilicia.

Advantages
- The highest quality Kilikia hotel on the Korikos coast (4*)
- 3 meals and refreshments at the beach hotel are included
- The hotel is on the first line with its own private beach, in front of the sea fortress of Korikos
- Possibility of historical excursions in Cilicia

Includes

3* and 4* hotels (Dbl/Twin rooms)

4* Hotel in Korykos (All inclusive)

2 meals in a day

3 meals a day on the beach days

Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter/VW)

Entrance tickets (except Nemrut)

Boat tickets

Not Includes

Turkish visa. Our company prepares the visa

Entrance fee to Nemrut, Korykos and Portasar: 50 euro

Tour details

DAY 1 | SWEET MUSH

Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)

Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir) Lake
Sarikamish forests
Mush: Old Armenian Quarter, St. Marine Church, Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) River, Mush Valley, Sulukh Bridge

Dinner in Mush

Overnight: Mush

We will pass along the shores of the Tsovakn Lake, taking the road to Mush. We will pass through the evergreen forests of Sarikamish, after which we will go to sweet Mush. We will visit Saint Marine Church. Then, crossing the field of Mush, we reach the banks of the river Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) and Surukh Bridge.

DAY 2 | THE OLD GODS

Breakfast at hotel

Passage through Khulp (Sasun)
Diyarbekir-Tigranakert. St. Kirakos Church and city walls

Lunch in Diyarbakir

Euphrates River
Nemrut of Old Gods

Overnight: Adiyaman/Kahta

Passing through the legendary Khulp region of Sassoon, we will reach Tigranakert-Diyarbekir. After we will reach the Euphrates River, which feeds Mesopotamia and is one of the important rivers of Armenian civilization. The main, expected stop of the day is the mysterious Nemrut.

DAY 3 | THE GATES OF CILICIA

Breakfast at hotel

Levonkla (the view from the slopes of the fortress)
Rest on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Korykos, Cilicia

Dinner at hotel

Overnight: Korykos

We will start our day with a visit the lookout of Levonkla Fortress, after which we will go to the Mediterranean Sea, where the unrepeatable seashore awaits us.

DAY 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 | CILICIA

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at hotel

Rest on the shore of the Mediterranean sea. Korykos, Cilicia
Korykos sea fortress
Possibility of historical excursions

Overnight: Korykos

It is wonderful when you are relaxing on the golden sandy beach of the Mediterranean Sea, and when Korykos, one of the most powerful fortresses of Cilician Armenia, is right in front of you, on the island, the picture is perfect. During this time, you can not only relax, swim in the Mediterranean Sea, but also participate in excursions to various wonders of Cilician Armenia.

DAY 7 | MAGICAL CAPPADOCIA

Breakfast at hotel

Morning on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea
Cappadocia (those who wish can visit local museums, tickets not included)

Dinner in Cappadocia

Overnight: Cappadocia

In the morning, those who wish can once again swim in the Mediterranean Sea, after which we will already go to the magical Cappadocia, where we will see the masterpieces of nature and man. We will see rocks characteristic of Cappadocia, ancient castles, and you can use your free time to walk around Goreme, which is in the heart of Cappadocia. Those who wish can board the famous hot air balloons at sunrise and enjoy Cappadocia from the height of a bird's flight.

DAY 8 | HIDDEN TREASURES

Early morning air balloon flight in Cappadocia (fee not included)

Breakfast at hotel

Caesarea (Kayseri). Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator
Sebastia Ker Bridge

Lunch in Yerznka (Erzincan)

Yerznka multi-story waterfall (according to the schedule of the day)

Overnight։ Yerznka or Erzurum

After breakfast in the morning (those who want balloon flight leave at sunrise and return around breakfast) we will set off for Caesarea and Yerznka. In Caesarea, we will see the famous Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, which is a functioning Armenian church. After Caesarea we will pass through Sebastia. From Sebastia we will go to Yerznka (Erzincan), where we will spend the night. Here we will also see the impressive Yerznka waterfall.

DAY 9 | ERZURUM AND KARS

Breakfast at hotel

Karin (Erzurum). Armenian Church, Karno Fortress, Sanasarian College
Basen: Araks River and Hoviv Bridge

Lunch in Kars

Kars: Kars Fortress, St Apostle’s Church, Vardan Bridge, House of Yeghishe Charents

Back to Yerevan

On the way back from Yerznka, we will pass through Erzurum. Karin, or today's Erzurum, has still kept its Armenian traces: the Church of the Holy Mother of God, the Sanasarian College. The preserved parts of the fortress of Erzrum are also impressive. We will visit the bridge of Hoviv and the Araks river. The trip to Kars is special. The fortress of Kars dominates not only the city, but also the surrounding area. After overcoming the fortress of Kars, the panorama of the once miraculous Armenian city opens before you, where the suffering but powerful St Apostles Church has its unique place. And in Kars we will also visit Vardan's Bridge and House of Yeghishe Charents.