Western Armenia and Nemrut 5-Day Tour

During this impressive and rich five-day trip, you will see Nemrut, Van, Ani, Mush, Kars, Erzurum, Tigranakert, Diyarbakir, Bingol, Bitlis, the Aratsani, Araks, Euphrates, and Tigris rivers, and many other wonderful places. During the visit, you will see the sanctuary of the gods on Mount Nemrut, swim in Lake Van, taste the local Van tarekh fish, see the main rivers of the Armenian Highlands, visit almost all the major cities of Western Armenia, numerous legendary fortresses, and famous monasteries and churches. Program: Day 1: Yerevan-Gyumri-Akhalkalaki-Kartsakh. Lake Tsovakn Hyusiso, Ani (Cathedral, St. Savior, Abughamrents, etc.), Araks River, slopes of Masis, Daroynk Fortress. Day 2: Berkri Waterfall, Mher's Door and Agravakar, Van cat breeding center, Van Fortress, Tomb of Urartian Kings, Akhtamar Island (Holy Cross Church, swimming in the lake), lunch featuring Van tarekh. Day 3: Van's Nemrut (Sarakn), Bitlis (Baghesh) fortress and giant khachkars of Por. Diyarbakir (Tigranakert): St. Kirakos Church, Tigris River, Ten-Eyed Bridge, and city walls. Day 4: Euphrates River, Mount Nemrut (Sanctuary of the Gods), Mush city (St. Marine Church), Mush Plain, Aratsani River, and Sulukh Bridge. Day 5: Erzurum (Sanasaryan College, Erzurum Fortress), Basen (Shepherd's Bridge), Sarikamish forests, Kars (Fortress, Vardan Bridge, Holy Apostles Church, Charents' House). Price includes: 4 and 3-star hotels, transport, half-board meals, professional guide service, entrance tickets to sights (except Ani, Nemrut, and Holy Cross), boat trip in Van. Price does not include: Visa fee and entrance fees for Ani, Holy Cross, and Nemrut (35 Euro).