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Armenia hiking tour

12 - days with arrival and departure

10 - day travel program

Day 1

Arrival in Yerevan

Day 2

Yerevan, history museum, fruit and vegetable market, genocide memorial, cognac factory

We reach Yerevan in the early morning, the capital of Armenia, and transfer to the hotel. After you have a rest from the journey, take a 2-hour tour of the city center. A city tour gives you a first overview of this bustling, multi-faceted metropolis, built on the banks of the Hrazdan River and on the surrounding hills about 950-1,200 m above sea level. You will visit the cascade, the opera house and through Northern Avenue you will go to the Republic Square, the heart of Armenia. The Historical Museum awaits us here, providing a comprehensive overview of Armenian history, from prehistoric artifacts to pieces of jewelery of Armenian Church architecture to Armenian culture exhibits from the 19th century and ethnographic information. Then we go to the fruit market. Here you can stroll through the fruit market and taste dried fruits, nuts and sweet treats. Afterwards we drive to the memorial of the genocide of the Armenians which was accomplished by Ottomans and Young Turks between 1894 and 1923. The highlight of the day is a visit to the cognac factory in Yerevan, where you can taste some well-known Armenian cognacs. The day ends in a beautiful Armenian restaurant with national music. (b/d)

Day 3

Geghard rock monastery, Garni temple, Azat gorge

The UNESCO World Heritage Site rock monastery Geghard, with its churches partly carved into the volcanic rocks (12th-13th century), is one of the most beautiful monastery in the Caucasus. It is picturesquely embedded in the loosely wooded mountainsides at the bottom of the gorge of the river Azat. A hike takes us from the village of Goght to the Azat Gorge. There we can see the highest basalt columns of Armenia. From the canyon we ascend to the plateau to the sun temple of Garni from the Hellenistic period (1st century, reconstructed). We will listen to the sounds of Duduk in the temple, the Armenian national instrument. In the late afternoon, an Armenian family invites us to their house and welcomes us to dinner. Together we will bake lavash, which we can of course also taste afterwards. Driving time is approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 120 km). Hike: approx. 4 hours of pure walking time, approx. 9 km, -350 vertical meter descent / +350 vertical meter ascent. Overnight in Yerevan (b/p/d)

Day 4

Khor Virap Monastery, Areni 1 Cave, Noravank Monastery, Jermuk

In the early morning we explore the Ararat plain, where in case of a good weather the mountain Ararat will welcome us. About 3 km from the foot of the mountain stands the Monastery of Chor Virap, which is an important place of pilgrimage and from where Christianity in Armenia was spread in the 4th century. Tradition has it that the first Catholicos of Armenians were thrown here in a deep dungeon for 13 years. Then we will drive to the south, pass the village of Areni, where the most famous wine variety Areni grows. We will taste local wine in the winery Areni. Afterwards we drive to the cave Areni 1, where a 6000 year old wine cellar, the oldest leather shoe in the world and many other things were invented. Then drive to the beautiful Norawank monastery from the 13.-14. Century, to a medieval Masterpiece built by the princely family Orbelian. Our lunch will be at a local family. Continue to the resort town of Jermuk. Walk through the city where you can taste mineral water from natural sources. Overnight is in the city. (b/l)

Day 5

Gorge hike near Jermuk, Zorats Karer-Armenian Stonehenge, Goris

On the river Arpa, the peaceful little-visited monastery Gndevankh from the 10th century is situated in a beautiful natural setting near Dzermuk. On our walk we descend from the village of Gndevaz to the monastery, which rises above the river with its well-preserved monastery core, restored outbuildings and a high fortress wall. Through the gorge, which the Arpa has dug here partly through multi-level basalt columns, then going to a slight ascent to a reservoir and then into the spa resort Dzermuk. There is a thermal water, which is famous throughout Armenia. After a short rest in Dschermuk there is the possibility of a tour of the city center and the park. Here we can try the famous, differently tempered healing water for ourselves. After lunch we will go to Goris. The stone circles of Karahunj in Sisian are probably a prehistoric cult and astronomy site, a kind of Armenian Stonehenge, which gives archaeologists many puzzles today. Perched on a wind-exposed, treeless plateau, between bare mountain peaks, the many holes perforated at their tips as mythical witnesses from the 2nd Millennium BC. Hike: 3-4 hours of pure walking, approx. 7 km, -280 Hm descent / +450 Hm ascent. (b/l)

Day 6

Khndzoresk cave settlement, Tatev monastery

We are moving east to the cave town of Chndzoresk. Here, settlers once dug lodges for humans and animals, workplaces and churches in the craggy rock walls and in rock pillars of a sandstone ravine. We will walk down into a small gorge over a long staircase. You can reach the other side of the gorge via a modern suspension bridge and then make a tour through the narrow paths of the cave village. Then we drive southwest to the village Tatev. After lunch with a villager we ride the world 's longest cable car' 'Wings of Tatev' ', over the 5.7 km long ravine of the river Vorotan to the monastery Tatev, a medieval building where you can see traces of a famous university of Tatev from the 14th century. Afterwards, we will start hiking to the gorge to the 16th century hermitage. Hidden in the trees and bushes is the mysterious hermitage, which attracts travelers from the cable car gondola. Drive back to Goris, overnight is in Goris. Approximately 3km, - 800m descent / +830m climb (b/l/d)

Day 7

The rock carvings on Ughtasar

With a Russian four-wheel drive vehicle, we will make the first few kilometers at the base of the 3,500 meter high Ughtasar. We will use this means of transport as long as possible, that is, until the first larger snowfields will make the onward journey impossible. The climb starts at 3100m and leads to the petroglyphs on Ughtasar Lake, impressively well-preserved stone drawings from the 5th to 2nd millennium BC. Hike across lush green mountain meadows up to the massif on the border with Berg-Karabach. In case of a good weather we will climb to the top, Mount Tsghuk (3575 m). Otherwise we will make a nice ridge walk around the mountain. From the top we will enjoy the wonderful views of the environment. The landscape is untouched and unique by many different colors. After the hike we will drive to our 4x4 vehicles at the base of the mountain and return. Overnight is at the hotel in Yeghegnadzor. Hike: approx. 3-4 hours, ascent: approx. 450 m. (b/p/d)

Day 8

Selimpas, Noratus, Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Yenokavan

On the old Silk Road you will reach the Selim caravanserai (14th century) and the Selim pass.Across alpine meadows we will reach the picturesque Lake Sevan, the "blue pearl" of Armenia: visit the cemetery in Noratus with impressive cross stones and the beautifully situated monastery complex Sevanavank. After a half-hour boat trip on the lake, we move to the Dilijan city, where we will have a delicious lunch with a family. Tour in the city center, drive to Yenokavan village. Free time is available. Overnight is in Apaga Resort. (b/l/d)

Day 9

Valleys and gorges in Yenokavan

A sunrise with a panoramic view, mountains and valleys, just great! After breakfast, we will take advantage of the grandiose location of Yenokavan and hike across the open meadows in the gorge Lastiver with small huts on the trees and bubbling river. (GZ: 3 1/2 hours, + 230 m, - 400 m). Drive back to Yerevan. (b/l)

Day 10

Avenue of the Letters, Amberd castle, Byurakan

On the edge of the gorge of the Khasach dug out of the volcanic rock rises the magnificent monastery Hovhannavank (13th century). All of the letters are a special place where the stone letters of the Armenian alphabet and the monuments of famous Armenians greet us. On the southern slope of the Aragats Mountains, whose volcanic peak rises about 50 km northwest of Yerevan to 4,095 m, you will hike from Kari Lich (3,200 m) to the Amberd fortress at over 2,300 m. This is one of the few feudal castles of Armenia that has been preserved as a ruin and is still today in archaic landscape along with its church perched on a valley. For dates in spring and early summer, the road to Kari Lich is not yet possible. In this case, we will walk from Amberd Fortress to Byurakan, a small town on the southern slope of the Aragats. Driving time is about 3 hours (about 130 km). Hike: 3.5 - 4 hours walking time, approx. 16 km, approx. -900 m descent, +200 m ascent. Overnight is in Yerevan (b/p/d)

Day 11

Matenadaran, Edschmiatsin, genocide memorial

Visit to the museum Matenadaran, where old manuscripts and miniatures are exhibited. The manuscript collection is listed as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In the Edschmiatsin city, the religious center of all Armenians, we will have the opportunity to visit the 4th-century Mother of God Cathedral and the Hripsimeh Church from the 7th century. We can have a coffee break in the local art school at will, then drive back to Yerevan. Here we will visit the Museum of Carpets, where you can see the beautiful Armenian Can make carpet art known. Before dinner, there is a little time to walk in the city center, to see many art and wood carvings at the flea market vernissage. We have a farewell evening in a nice restaurant with a typical Armenian food and folklore. (b/d)

Day 12

Flight to home

Description and details

Flight home is in the early morning. You will be picked up from the hotel.

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Our services

-Accommodation in 3-Star hotels and guest houses in Yerevan and in the regions
-Transport (comfortable bus with AC)
-English speaking tour guide
-Meals: half board + twice full board + 3 picnics on the hikes
-All tickets and tours according to the program
-One bottle of water per person for each day

The price is not included

-Flight tickets
-Travel Insurance
-Alcoholic drinks
- Tips