WESTERN ARMENIA 3 DAYS

AGHTAMAR, VAN, KARS, ANI, BAYAZET, BERKRI, MUSH*

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. In addition to all this, if the group will agree, it is possible to add Mush to the trip to see the Old Armenian quarter and St. Marine Church, the Mush field, the Aratsani River, the Sulukh bridge, Basen and Sarighamish.

Upcoming tours - 11.10 - 13.10 18.10 - 20.10 25.10 - 27.10
Departure - 05:00AM, Arrival - 11:55PM, Address - 8 Tumanyan str.
Price - 77000 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 tickets (except Ani and St. Cross)
Boat ticket
Not Includes
Turkish visa. Our company prepares the visa
The price does not include entrance fees to Ani and Aghtamar St. Cross Church, which together amount to 20 euros.

Tour details

DAY 1 | WONDERFUL ANI AND MOUNT ARARAT
Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)

Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir)
Ani: Cathedral, St. Saviour, Abughamrents, Honents, Gagkashen, Arakelots churches, walls, other monuments
Araks River
Passing Igdir city
Crossing the slopes of Mt Ararat and the view from the other side of the mountain
Bayazet Fortress (depending on the timetable)

Dinner in Bayazed (Dogubeyazit)
Overnight: Berkri or Bayazed

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.

DAY 2 | VAN DREAM
Breakfast at hotel

Berkri Waterfall
Mher's Door and Crow's Stone
Van cats
Van. Van Fortress, tomb of Urartian kings
Aghtamar Island. Holy Cross Church, swimming in Lake Van

Dinner: Van fish on the shores of Lake Van
Overnight: Berkri/Bayazet or Mush*

Our first stop on the second day is Berkri Waterfall. 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. It is the dream of many to swim in Lake Van, which is becoming a reality with us. After all this, it's time to enjoy the legendary Van fish right on the shores of Lake Van.

DAY 3 | MUSH* AND KARS
Breakfast at hotel

Mush: Armenian Quarter, St. Marine Church, Aratsani River, Sulukh Bridge and Mush Field*
Basen: Araks River and Shepherd's Bridge*
Sarighamish forests*
* Mush, Basen and Sarighamish destinations can be added to the program with the group's agreement for an additional fee

Lunch in Kars

Kars: Kars Fortress, Vardan’s Bridge, Arakelots Church, Charents House

Back to Yerevan

If the group agrees, we can add Mush to our program. After breakfast, we will visit the Saint Marine Church․ Then, crossing the Mush field, we reach the Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) River, where we visit the Sulukh Bridge, the place where Gevorg Chavush fought his last battle, with its unique historical role and magnificent architectural composition. From the Mush field to Basen, passing through Vardo and Khnus. And in front of us is Mother Araks again, as well as the Hoviv (Shephard) Bridge. Then our way will pass through the evergreen forests of Sarighamish. After overcoming the fortress of Kars, the panoramic view of Kars opens before you, we will visit church of St. Arakelots, Vardan’s bridge, Yeghishe Charents House.


Tour Map

Booking

Price - 77000 AMD