AGHTAMAR, VAN, KARS, ANI, BAYAZET, BERKRI
During our wonderful three-day trip, we will sail on Lake Van and see Aghtamar Island and St. Khach Church, pass by the slopes of Mount Ararat, see Berkri waterfall, Tsovakn Hyusiso lake and Araks River, discover the cities of Kars and Van, the mighty fortresses of Bayazet, Kars and Van, and a number of other historical places.
Tour details
Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir)
Ani: Cathedral, St. Saviour, Abughamrents, Honents, Gagkashen, Arakelots churches, walls, other monuments
Araks River
Passing Igdir city
Bayazet Fortress (depending on the timetable)
Leaving Yerevan and crossing Bavra, we enter the Javakhk. Our first stop is the second largest freshwater lake of the Armenian highlands, Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir). After Tsovakn, we will make our way to the wonderful Ani. After fully enjoying Ani, we will next stop at the shore of River Araks, with the opportunity to get close to the river. We will also pass through the slopes of Mount Ararat, which is like a dream, and being on the other side of the mountain, we will see Mt Ararat from the "opposite" side. An impressive day is guaranteed.
Aghtamar Island. Holy Cross Church
Varagavank Monastery (with an additional fee)
Van cats
Van. Van Fortress, tomb of Urartian kings
This wonder of nature will soon merge with Lake Van, along the shores of which we reach the city of Van. Agravakar and Mheri's door are waiting for us. We will visit a unique place where you can not only see the legendary cats with different eye colors, but also love them. In the Fortress of Van, we open the tomb of the Urartian kings. And now it's time to sail to the wonderful Aghtamar Island, where we will visit church of St. Khach (Holy Cross), whose history, location and sculptures are amazing. After all this, it's time to enjoy the legendary Van fish right on the shores of Lake Van.
Mher's Door and Crow's Stone
Berkri Waterfall
Crossing the slopes of Mt Ararat and the view from the other side of the mountain
Kars: Kars Fortress, Vardan’s Bridge, Arakelots Church, Charents House
The third day is also wonderful. Why don't we try to climb Agravakar to reach Mher's door, which maybe we will open? Our next stop is the Berkri waterfall, with its distinctive and captivating view: this wonder of nature continues to attract and captivate. The trip to Kars is special, Karuts Fortress rules not only the city, but also the surrounding area: after passing the Karuts Fortress, the panorama of the once amazing Armenian city opens before you, where its A unique place is the suffering but powerful Church of the Holy Apostles. And in Kars, how can one not cross the Vardan bridge, how can one not go to the house where the famous writer Yeghishe Charents lived.