HISTORICAL CILICIA 10 DAYS

CILICIA, MOUNT MUSA, MEDITERRANEAN SEA, NEMRUT, PORTASAR, CAPPADOCIA 10 DAYS

With our interesting program you will visit dozens of legendary places: Cilicia with its impressive fortresses, mysterious Nemrut, magical Cappadocia, Portasar, Musaler, Mardin, Diyarbakır, historical Urfa, Aintap, Caesarea, and a number of other wonderful and important places. Along with all this, there will also be an exclusive visit to Tigranakert, the capital of Tigran the Great. This fantastic program also includes a one-day sea vacation on the Korykos coast of Cilicia. A truly unique and unrepeatable visit for a lifetime.

Upcoming tours - 07.08 - 16.08
Departure - 05:00AM, Arrival - 11:55PM, Address - 8 Tumanyan str.
Price - 265000 AMD
Includes
3* and 4* hotels (Dbl/Twin 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
Boat tickets
Not Includes
Turkish visa. Our company prepares the visa

Tour details

DAY 1 | BY THE SHORES OF VAN
Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)

Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso
Sarikamish forests
Alashkert
Passage along the shores of Lake Van

Dinner in Tatvan
Overnight: Tatvan

Departing from Yerevan and passing through the Bavra checkpoint, we enter Georgia (Javakhk) from where we pass along the shores of the Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir) lake, passing through Sarikamish forests and Alashkert fields to the banks of Van. The overnight is a beautiful town, Tatvan on the banks of Lake Van.

DAY 2 | TIGRANAKERT
Breakfast at hotel

Passing through Bitlis and Sasun
Tigranakert (the real capital of Tigran the Great)
Mardin

Dinner in Mardin
Overnight: Mandin

Passing through Bitlis-Baghesh, we will reach Sasun, after which we will make our way to an exclusive place. We have heard a lot about Tigranakert, the capital founded by Tigran the Great, but its location was disputed until recently. We know the exact location, and you will be one of the few who will visit this historically valuable site (not to be confused with Silvan-Nprkert, which was previously considered one of the options). We will also visit the impressive and colorful city Mardin.

DAY 3 | THE OLD GODS
Breakfast at hotel

Diyarbakır. Walls, Tigris River, historical Bridge, St. Kirakos Church
Euphrates River
Nemrut

Dinner in Kahta
Overnight: Kahta, Adiyaman or Siverek

And here we will reach Diyarbekir (another Tigranakert), where we will see the Tigris River, the historical Bridge and the legendary walls of the city. The visit to St. Kirakos Armenian Church of Diyarbekir, is particularly exciting. Soon we will cross the Euphrates River to make our way to Nemrut of the Old Gods.

DAY 4 | EDESIA
Breakfast at hotel

Edesia (Urfa). Abraham's Sacred Fish Pool and the Fortress of Edesia
Portasar
Hromkla Fortress and Euphrates Cruise*

Dinner in Aintab or lunch in Urfa
Overnight: Aintab (Gaziantep)

A wonderful day awaits us. First, we will go to Portasar ancient site. This mysterious place is not only incredibly impressive, but also considered the oldest religious monument in history. Another historical city is waiting for us, the unique Edesia, which nowadays is known as Urfa. Here we will see the Sacred Fish Pool, where, according to the legend, Abraham fought. If the group wants, we can sail on the river Euphrates, seeing the wonderful and impressive Hromkla Fortress. The end of the day is in Aintab.

DAY 5 | THE HEROIC MOUNTAIN
Breakfast at hotel

Aintab: St. Astvatsatsin Church and Aintap Fortress
Musaler. Armenian Vagif village, church, Moses tree

Lunch at Musa Mountain

Mediterranean coast

Overnight: Musaler, Samandag or Antioch

To the heroic Musa mountain, to the shores of the Mediterranean, but before that, one of the interesting examples of Armenian church, St. Astvatsatsin in Aintab, awaits us. From here, through the beautiful corners of Cilicia and Antioch, we will go to Musaler to see the only Armenian village in present-day Turkey, the village of Vagif on Mount Musa. Here we will also see the legendary tree of Moses.

DAY 6 | CILICIA
Breakfast at hotel

Alexandrite (Iskenderun): Forty Children Church
Levonkla Fortress
Anarzaba ancient city and fortress panorama
Sis Fortress and Sis catholicosate
Crossing through Adana

Dinner in Korykos
Overnight: Korykos

From Mount Musa to the most powerful fortresses of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia: Levonkla, Sis, Anarzaba. Those who wish can climb the hard-to-reach and fortified fortresses of Levonkla and Sis, as well as admire the panoramic view of Anarzaba. After overcoming the fortresses, passing through Adana, we will reach another wonder, Korykos, on whose golden sandy shores we will enjoy a full day the next day.

DAY 7 | FREE DAY
Breakfast at hotel

Korykos sea fortress
Rest on the shores of the Mediterranean. Korykos, Cilicia

Lunch and dinner in Korykos
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. Let's enjoy our rest and get ready for new discoveries.

DAY 8 | MAGICAL CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at hotel

Tarsus: Cleopatra's Gates, St. Paul's Church
Cappadocia (those who wish can visit local museums, tickets are not included)

Lunch in Cappadocia

Free time in Cappadocia

Overnight: Cappadocia

In the morning, those who wish can once again swim in the Mediterranean Sea, after which, passing through the historical Tarsus, we will already be on our way to the magical Cappadocia, where we will see many interesting rock wonders. We will see mushroom-shaped rocks typical of Cappadocia, ancient castles, and you can use your free time to walk, visit local museums and interesting places. Those who wish can board the famous hot air balloons at sunrise and enjoy Cappadocia from the height of a bird's flight.

DAY 9 | THE ROAD IS CALLING!
Balloon flight in Cappadocia (optional, fee not included)
Breakfast at hotel

Caesarea. St. Gregory the Illuminator Church
Sebastia: historical Bridge

Lunch in Yerznka (Erzincan)

Yerznka waterfall

Overnight: Yerznka (Erzincan) or Erzurum

After breakfast, we will leave for Kayseri (Caesarea) and Erzincan (Yerznka). In Caesarea, we will see the famous Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, which is a functioning Armenian church with distinctive architecture. After Caesarea, we will pass through the city Sebastia, where we will see the historical Bridge. From Sebastia, we will go to Yerznka, where we will see the impressive waterfall of Yerznka.

DAY 10 | THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING!
Breakfast at hotel

Olti Fortress
Ardahan Fortress and Kura River

Lunch in Ardahan
Return to Yerevan

On the way back from Yerznka, we will pass through the world of Karno, after which our way will pass through Olti, where we will see the mighty fortress of the place. A stop is planned in Ardahan to visit the fortress of Ardahan and see the Kura river. Only after all this, taking with us rich memories and impressions, will we return to Yerevan.


Booking

Price - 265000 AMD