Holy Cross: Western Armenia and Nemrut (5 Days)

During this impressive and rich five-day trip, you will see Nemrut, Van, Ani, Mush, Kars, Erzurum, Tigranakert, Diyarbakir, Bingöl, Bitlis, the Aratsani, Araks, Euphrates, and Tigris rivers, and other wonderful places. Program: Day 1: Yerevan–Gyumri–Akhalkalaki–Kartsakh. Lake Childir, Ani (Cathedral, St. Savior, Abughamrents, Tigran Honents), Araks River, slopes of Masis, Daroynk Fortress. Day 2: Berkri Waterfall, Door of Meher and Agravakar, Van cat breeding center, Van Fortress, Tomb of Urartian kings, Akhtamar Island (Holy Cross Church, swimming in Lake Van). Day 3: Van Nemrut (Sarakn), Bitlis Fortress, Por khachkars, southern Sasun, Diyarbakir (Tigranakert): city walls, Tigris River, ten-arched bridge, St. Kirakos Church. Day 4: Euphrates River, Nemrut (Sanctuary of the Gods), Mush (Old Armenian quarter, St. Marine), Mush plain, Aratsani River and Sulukh Bridge. Day 5: Erzurum (Sanasaryan College, Fortress, Armenian Church), Basen (Shepherd's Bridge), Sarikamish forests, Kars (Fortress, Vardan Bridge, Church of the Holy Apostles, Charents' house). Price includes: 4* and 3* hotels (double rooms), high-quality transport, two daily quality meals, professional turkologist guide service, boat trip in Van, and entrance tickets to attractions (except for Ani, Nemrut, and Holy Cross).