SARIKAMISH, TRIN, MZHNKERT, DEVIL’S FORTRESS (HIKING) 3 DAYS
To walk in the evergreen forests of Sarikamish and reach the unique Trin Monastery in the heart of the forests, or to see Mzhnkert, one of the famous fortified Armenian medieval cities with its rock-hewn and pyramidal churches, or to reach the Devil's fortress through an impressive gorge? This fantastic tour will give you that unique opportunity.
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Departure - 05:00AM,
Arrival - 11:55PM,
Address - 8 Tumanyan str.
Price - 79000 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 | ROAD TO SARIGHAMISH
Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)
Ardahan Devil’s Fortress (hiking)
Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso
Sarduri stone inscription
Ekaterina's hunting house in Sarikamish
Dinner in Sarikamis/Kars
Overnight: Sarikamis/KarsThe fortress of Kajats, which is also known as the fortress of Devil, is impressive due to its location and architecture. After the Kajats fortress, on the shores of the Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir), the cave inscription of the Urartian king Sarduri is waiting for us. We will continue our way to Kars and Sarikamish, where we will see the wooden hunting house of Tsar Nicholas, which is called Ekaterina's hunting lodge.
DAY 2 | TRIN AND ZVIN
Breakfast at hotel
Trin Monastery (hiking)
Zvin Fortress
Partez Fortress
Dinner in Sarikamis/Kars
Overnight: Sarikamis/KarsWe will walk through the evergreen forests of Sarikamish, we will walk to find the Trin monastery hidden in the heart of the forest, one of the most unique monasteries of Armenian medieval times. This wonderful trip claims to be super exceptional. After walking in Sarikamish and discovering the Trin monastery, we will also see the impressive Zvin fortress, as well as Partez Fortress.
DAY 3 | MZHNKERT AND DEVIL’S FORTRESS
Breakfast at hotel
Mzhnkert Fortress and rock-hewn churches (easy hike)
Korogli Fortress (easy hike)
Lunch in Kars
Back to YerevanThe last day of our trip will be also impressive. The mysterious Mzhnkert awaits us, which was a flourishing settlement in the Middle Ages, famous for its cave houses and rock-hewn pyramid churches. In Mzhnkert, we will discover the mighty fortress, then we will also have a wonderful hike in the Mzhnkert gorge to discover the rock Armenian churches, as well as to enjoy the unique beauty of nature. After the Mzhnkert, we go to see another unique medieval fortress, which is known today as Korogli. Then we will reach the fortress, whose commanding position and structure are stunning. On our return to Yerevan, we will have lunch in Kars.
