ALASHKERT, BULANUKH, MUSH, BAGAVAN 3 DAYS

ALASHKERT, BULANUKH, BAYAZET, MUSH, BAGAVAN, ARTSAP, KOGHB, MANAZKERT, GAYLATU 3 DAYS

We have prepared such a different and unique three-day trip for you. With this special program, we will visit places that are off the main routes of tours to Western Armenia, but have the greatest importance and a rich historical heritage. We will pass through the Dzirav field, we will see the Bagavan temple and Gailatu lake, Alashkert, Manazkert and Bulanukh, we will visit the salt mines of Koghb, we will be at the slopes of Mt Ararat in Artsap and see the cross-stones, we will discover the treasures of Mush and Basen, including the Saint Karapet monastery.

Upcoming tours - Not scheduled yet
Departure - 06:00AM, Arrival - 11:55PM, Address - 8 Tumanyan str.
Price - 84000 AMD
Includes
3+ star hotels (Dbl/Twin/Triple rooms)
Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter/VW)
2 meals in a day
Tour guide service in Armenian (English summaries also can be provided, for further information contact our office)
Entrance fees for all sights
Not Includes
Turkish visa. Our company prepares the visa

Tour details

DAY 1 | KOGHB, ARTSAP, BAYAZET
Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)

Tsovakn Hyusiso Lake
Araks River
Koghb salt mines
Igdir
Artsap khachkars (cross-stones)
Bayazet Fortress

Dinner in Bayazed (Dogubeyazit)
Overnight: Bayazet

The first day of our unique trip promises us many discoveries. We will see one of the largest lakes of the Armenian highlands, Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir), after which we will go to the banks of the Araks River. Then we will see the local legendary salt mines in Koghb, then passing through the slopes of Mt Ararat, we will visit Artsap, where unique khachkars await us. We will finish today's program at Bayazet, also known as the historical Daroink (Bayazet) fortress. Dinner and overnight stay are in Bayazet.

DAY 2 | ALASHKERT, MANAZKERT, BULANUKH
Breakfast at hotel

Lake Gailatu
Temple of Bagavan
Field of Dzirav
Alashkert
Manazkert
Bulanukh

Dinner in Mush
Overnight: Mush

First, we will visit Gailatu (Balikli) Lake, whose location and unique colors will impress you immensely. Next is the visit to the temple of Bagavan, which is one of the most important places in the history of Armenia, both during Christian and Pagan periods. And here we pass through the fields of Alashkert, including Dzirav, the city of Alashkert (Vagharshakert) is waiting for us, after which we will pass through Manazkert and Bulanukh. Dinner and overnight stay are in Mush.

DAY 3 | MUSH AND BASEN
Breakfast at hotel

Old Armenian Quarter of Mush and St. Marine church
Sulukh Bridge and Aratsani River
St. Karapet Monastery of Mush
Basen: Shepherd's (Hoviv) Bridge and Araks River
Sarigհamish forests

Lunch in Kars
Back to Yerevan

In Mush, we will be in an Armenian Quarter, where the Church of St. Marine is. Then we will visit the Sulukh bridge and Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) River. And now it's time to visit one of the most important places of Western Armenia, Saint Karapet Monastery. After all this, we will go to Basen, where we will see the Hoviv (Shepherd's) bridge. After this we will come back to Yerevan passing Sarighamish forests.


Booking

Price - 84000 AMD