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Liturgy at Surb Khach on Akhtamar Island and Western Armenia
Hamshen Tour

Liturgy at Surb Khach on Akhtamar Island and Western Armenia

Sep5Sat, September 505:00
Hamshen Tour8 Tumanyan St, Yerevan 0001, Armenia
95.000Դ
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A three-day historical journey to participate in the once-a-year liturgy held at the Surb Khach (Holy Cross) Church on Akhtamar Island, Lake Van. Itinerary: Day 1: Travel through Javakhk to the medieval city of Ani. Visit the Cathedral, Church of the Holy Redeemer, Tigran Honents, and the city walls. Scenic drive along the Araks river and slopes of Mount Ararat. Day 2: Boat trip to Akhtamar Island for the annual liturgy at Surb Khach. Visit to Van Fortress (Tushpa), Urartian royal tombs, and the Van cat sanctuary. Lunch featuring Van tarekh fish. Day 3: Mher's Door (Agravakar), Berkri waterfall, and the city of Kars. Explore Kars Fortress, the Church of the Holy Apostles, Vardan’s Bridge, and the house of poet Yeghishe Charents. Price includes: - 3* hotel accommodations (double rooms) - Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter/VW Crafter) - Half-board meals (twice daily) - Professional guide services (Armenian Turkologists) - All entrance fees and boat fees Visa fee (17,000 AMD for RA citizens) is not included. Departure from 8 Tumanyan St. Registration: 093 55 14 85 (Viber/WhatsApp).

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Hamshen Tour

Armenian tour operator specializing in hikes and cultural multi-day tours across Armenia, Western Armenia (Hamshen), Javakhk and neighboring regions. Focuses on historical sites, monasteries, landscapes and community-oriented travel experiences.

Liturgy at Surb Khach on Akhtamar Island and Western Armenia
Hamshen Tour

Liturgy at Surb Khach on Akhtamar Island and Western Armenia

Sep5Sat, September 505:00
Hamshen Tour8 Tumanyan St, Yerevan 0001, Armenia
95.000Դ
Translated

A three-day historical journey to participate in the once-a-year liturgy held at the Surb Khach (Holy Cross) Church on Akhtamar Island, Lake Van. Itinerary: Day 1: Travel through Javakhk to the medieval city of Ani. Visit the Cathedral, Church of the Holy Redeemer, Tigran Honents, and the city walls. Scenic drive along the Araks river and slopes of Mount Ararat. Day 2: Boat trip to Akhtamar Island for the annual liturgy at Surb Khach. Visit to Van Fortress (Tushpa), Urartian royal tombs, and the Van cat sanctuary. Lunch featuring Van tarekh fish. Day 3: Mher's Door (Agravakar), Berkri waterfall, and the city of Kars. Explore Kars Fortress, the Church of the Holy Apostles, Vardan’s Bridge, and the house of poet Yeghishe Charents. Price includes: - 3* hotel accommodations (double rooms) - Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter/VW Crafter) - Half-board meals (twice daily) - Professional guide services (Armenian Turkologists) - All entrance fees and boat fees Visa fee (17,000 AMD for RA citizens) is not included. Departure from 8 Tumanyan St. Registration: 093 55 14 85 (Viber/WhatsApp).

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Hamshen Tour

Armenian tour operator specializing in hikes and cultural multi-day tours across Armenia, Western Armenia (Hamshen), Javakhk and neighboring regions. Focuses on historical sites, monasteries, landscapes and community-oriented travel experiences.