A 5-day journey through Western Armenia to celebrate the New Year: Day 1: Departure via Gyumri and Akhalkalaki to Kars, Lake Childir (Tsovakn Hyusiso), Ani (Cathedral, Holy Savior, Tigran Honents, Gagkashen, and Abughamrents churches, city walls), Araks River, dinner and overnight in Bayazet. Day 2: View of Mount Ararat from the other side, Berkri Waterfall, Door of Mher, lunch and free time in Van, New Year gala celebration in Van with Armenian music, folk songs, dance, and champagne, overnight in Van. Day 3: Haykaberd in Hayots Dzor, Varagavank monastery, Van cats, Van Fortress (Tushpa), lunch and free time in Van, overnight in Van. Day 4: Boat trip to Akhtamar Island and the Holy Cross Church, Mush old town and Saint Marine Church, Plain of Mush and Sulukh Bridge, lunch and free evening in Mush, overnight in Mush. Day 5: Shepherd's Bridge on the Araks River in Basen, Sarikamish forests, Kars (Kars Fortress, Church of the Holy Apostles, Vardan's Bridge, and Yeghishe Charents' house), lunch in Kars, and return to Yerevan via Akhalkalaki and Gyumri. Meeting point: 8 Tumanyan St, departure at 6:00. Price includes: - New Year's dinner and gala celebration - 3+/4-star hotel accommodations (double rooms) - Transportation by Mercedes Sprinter or VW Crafter - 2 meals per day - Tour guide (historian/turkologist) - All admission fees to historical sights - Akhtamar boat ride fee Price does not include the visa fee (17,000 AMD for RA citizens). Inquiries: +374 93 551485, +374 91 551485, or +374 41 551485 (Viber / WhatsApp: +374 93 551485).