Navasard: Western Armenia and Nemrut 5 Days

During this impressive and meaningful five-day trip, you will see Nemrut, Van, Ani, Mush, Kars, Erzurum, Tigranakert, Diyarbakir, Bingol, Bitlis, the Aratsani, Araks, Euphrates, and Tigris rivers, among many other wonderful sites. You will visit the sanctuary of the gods at Mount Nemrut, swim in Lake Van, taste the local Van tarekh fish, see the main rivers of the Armenian Highlands, and visit almost all the major cities of Western Armenia, including legendary fortresses and famous monasteries. Program: Day 1: Yerevan – Gyumri – Akhalkalaki – Kartsakh, Lake Childir, Ani (Cathedral, St. Savior, Abughamrents, Tigran Honents, Gagikashen, Apostles churches), Araks River, slopes of Masis, Daroynk (Bayazet) Fortress. Day 2: Berkri Waterfall, Meher's Door and Agravakar, Van Cat breeding center, Van (Tushpa) Fortress, Tomb of Urartian Kings, Akhtamar Island (Holy Cross Church, swimming in Lake Van). Day 3: Van Nemrut (Sarakn), Bitlis (Baghesh) Fortress, Por khachkars, St. Anania Church, Hazzo district of Sasun, Diyarbakir (Tigranakert): St. Giragos Church, Tigris River, Ten-Eyed Bridge. Day 4: Euphrates River, Nemrut (Sanctuary of the Gods), Mush (Old Armenian Quarter and St. Marine Church), Mush Plain, Aratsani River, and Sulukh Bridge. Day 5: Erzurum (Sanasarian College, Erzurum Fortress, Armenian Church), Basen (Shepherd's Bridge and Araks River), Sarikamish forests, Kars (Kars Fortress, Vardan's Bridge, Holy Apostles Church, Charents' house). Price includes: - 4 and 3-star hotels (double rooms), - High-quality transport, - Quality meals twice a day, - Professional guide service, - Entrance tickets to sights (except Ani, Nemrut, and Holy Cross), - Boat trip fee in Van. Price does not include: visa fee and entrance fees for Ani, Holy Cross, and Nemrut (approx. 35 EUR).