A fourteen-day hiking tour in Armenia where you will expect to see wonderful nature, breathe in the fresh mountain air filled with the rich aroma of flowers and herbs and sleep beneath the stars in a tent. On your journey you will cover Aragats mountain and Azhdahak mountain while passing small mountain lakes with crystal clear water and mountain caves. You will also get to eat and try authentic and delicious meals and drink Armenian cognac and wine.
Day 1 - Yerevan
- Transfer from Yerevan "Zvartnots" Airport to the city
- City tour of Yerevan
- Explore the Matenadaran
Day 2 - Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk
- Transfer from Yerevan to Jermuk
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Visit Noravank
- Explore Jermuk
Day 3 - Jermuk, Shinuhayr
- Tour of hot springs near Jermuk
- Tour of Murad Sar by 4x4 vehicle
- Transfer from Jermuk to Shinuhayr
Day 4 - Halidzor, Tatev, Khndzoresk
- Hiking tour of Old Khot
- Ride 'Tatever' Reverse Air Tram
- Visit Tatev Monastery
- Transfer from Tatev to Khndzoresk
- Discover Khndzoresk, the town of caves
Day 5 - Goris, Yeghegnadzor
- Transfer from Goris to Yeghegnadzor
- Discover the Karahunj Stone Circles
- Tour of Smbataberd and Tsakhats Kar
Day 6 - Yeghegnadzor, Sevan
- Transfer from Yeghegndzor to Sevan
- Stop at Vardenyats pass (Selim Caravanserai)
- Visit Noraduz settlement
- Explore Hayravank Monastery
- Visit Sevanavank, on the Sevan peninsula
Day 7 - Sevan, Dilijan
- Hike of Artanish Mountain
- Visit Goshavank
- Tour of Haghartsin
- Transfer from Sevan to Dilijan
- Tour of Dilijan
Day 8 - Dilijan, Alaverdi, Haghpat
- Transfer from Dilijan to Haghpat
- Hike to Jukhtak Monastery
- Discover Matosavank Monastery
- Tour of Kobayr Monastery
- Visit Haghpat monastery (UNESCO)
Day 9 - Alaverdi, Odzun, Stepanavan, Ashtarak, Mount Aragats, Byurakan
- Transfer from Haghpat to Byurakan
- Explore Kayanberd Fortress
- Tour of Odzun
- Tour of Lori Berd fortress
- Tour of Surb Khach church
- Tour of Amberd
- Transfer from Amberd Fortress to Kari Lake
Day 10 - Mount Aragats, Byurakan
- Tour of Aragats: hiking
Day 11 - Agarak, Byurakan, Echmiadzin, Yerevan, Garni, Mt Azhdahak
- Transfer from Byurakan to Yerevan
- Tour of Agarak (archaeological site)
- Tour of Oshakan
- Explore Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat)
- Discover Zvartnots Temple
- Transfer from Yerevan to Garni
- Tour of Garni
- Transfer from Garni to Mt. Azhdahak
Day 12 - Garni, Yerevan
- Hiking tour of Azdahak
- Transfer from Mt. Azhdahak to Garni
- Transfer from Garni to Yerevan
- Visit Geghard
- Experience Vernissage Bazaar
Day 13 - Yerevan
- At leisure in Yerevan
- Transfer from Yerevan city to "Zvartnots" airport
The best times to go are April, May, June, September and October. Summers are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees celsius in the capital, Yerevan. The shoulder months also provide the best views of Mount Ararat avoiding the summer heat haze which can sometimes block visibility. Winters are unrelentingly cold, which can disrupt travel plans and render mountain hikes impossible.
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