AKHTAMIR FORTRESS AND ASHTARAK
We will start our journey from Ashtarak, visiting Spitakavor, Karmravor, Tsiranavor, St. Mariane churches, we will see the ancient bridge and admire the beautiful view of the city from the height of St. Sargis. After enjoying the tower, we will visit the Voskevaz village, from where we will start our beautiful field hike to the ancient site of Akhtamir. Here we will be greeted by monuments dating back thousands of years to the Middle Ages - fortresses, churches, other monuments.
10:00AM, Arrival: 18:00PM, Starting point: 8 Tumanyan
Transportation in new minibuses (up to 18 seats, Mercedes Sprinter)
Tour guide service in Armenian (English summaries also can be provided, for further information contact our office).
Detailed Program
AKHTAMIR FORTRESS AND ASHTARAK
We will start our journey from Ashtarak, visiting Spitakavor, Karmravor, Tsiranavor, St. Mariane churches, we will see the ancient bridge and admire the beautiful view of the city from the height of St. Sargis. After enjoying the tower, we will visit the Voskevaz village, from where we will start our beautiful field hike to the ancient site of Akhtamir. Here we will be greeted by monuments dating back thousands of years to the Middle Ages - fortresses, churches, other monuments.
The total hiking distance is 4 km.
You must bring:
Hiking boots
Hiking clothes
Sunglasses
A sun hat
A small backpack
Food and water (for one day)
Also consider bringing:
Trekking poles
Extra clothing and shoes
A raincoat
Other essentials, such as sunscreen.