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During this impressive and content-rich five-day trip, you will see Nemrut, Van, Ani, Mush, Kars, Erzurum, Tigranakert, Diyarbakir, Bingol, Bitlis, Aratsani, Araks, Euphrates, Tigris, 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 fish, see the main rivers of the Armenian Highlands, visit almost all major cities of Western Armenia, numerous legendary fortresses, and famous monasteries and churches.
Program:
Day 1
- Lake Childir (Tsovakn Hyusiso)
- Ani: Cathedral, Church of the Redeemer, Abughamrents, Tigran Honents, Gagkashen, Holy Apostles Church, Smbatashen and Ashotashen walls
- Araks River and the slopes of Masis
- Daroynk (Bayazet) Fortress
Day 2
- Berkri Waterfall
- Mher's Door and Agravakar
- Van cat breeding center
- Fortress of Van (Tushpa), Urartian royal tombs
- Akhtamar Island (Holy Cross Church, swimming in Lake Van)
Day 3
- Bitlis (Baghesh): fortress, Por khachkars, St. Anania Church
- Passage through the Hazzo district of Sasun
- Diyarbakir (Tigranakert): St. Giragos Church, Tigris River, Ten-Eyed Bridge and city walls
Day 4
- Euphrates River
- Mount Nemrut (Sanctuary of the Gods)
- Mush city: Old Armenian quarter and St. Marine Church
- Mush Plain, Aratsani River and Sulukh Bridge
Day 5
- Erzurum: Sanasaryan College, fortress, Armenian church
- Basen: Shepherd's Bridge and Araks River
- Forests of Sarikamish
- Kars: Kars Fortress, Vardan Bridge, Holy Apostles Church, Charents' house
Price includes:
- 3 and 4-star hotels (double rooms)
- High-quality transportation
- Quality meals twice a day
- Professional guide services (Armenian turkologists)
- 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.