5 Day Hike To Armenian Cities From Yerevan
Description
Explore Armenia's countryside monasteries and fortresses that opens a window into the past. Take a magical hike across mountainous terrain, brimming with nature's bounty, in the form of parks, waterfalls, caves and gorges.
Highlights
- Amberd Fortress; a 10th-century fortress
- Stepanavan Dendropark; a big park located near the village Gyulagarak
- Hnevank monastery; a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church
- Visit an old Shamamberyan street
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Day 1: Mount Aragats - Yerevan expand_more
Visit Amberd, a 10th-century fortress and Stone Lake.
Start hiking the southern peak of Aragats mountain (4000m).
Visit the Armenian Alphabet Monuments, Saghmosavank - the monastery of Psalms, and enjoy a nice view of the Kasagh gorge.
Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
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Day 2: Lori - Stepanavan expand_more
Enjoy a drive north to the stunning Lori region.
Take a walk in Stepanavan Dendropark; a big park with thousands of trees and flowers near the village Gyulagarak.
Hike to Hnevank monastery; a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery.
Overnight at hotel in Stepanavan.
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Day 3: Alaverdi - Vanadzor expand_more
Continue the trip to sleepy Alaverdi; was once an industrial town.
Move on to our next destinations - Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala monasteries listed as UNESCO Worldwide Heritage sites.
Hike to Kayan fortress; medieval Armenian fortress.
Overnight at Laguna hotel in Vanadzor.
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Day 4: Lastiver Desert - Dilijan expand_more
Drive northeast to start an unforgettable hike to the magic waterfall and cave situated on Lastiver Desert near Ijevan.
Visit an old Shamamberyan street in Dilijan, still stuck in the 19th century and observe carpet weaving by local women in a Showroom.
Overnight at Dghyak Pansion in Dilijan.
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Day 5: Dilijan National Park expand_more
Continue the journey through Dilijan National Park, a protected area renowned for its serene lakes, picturesque hill trails and peaceful villages.
Hike to Cristall Lake on the slope of the mountain.
Visit Goshavank and Haghartsin, fairy-tale monasteries set amidst flower-filled meadows.
Reach Lake Sevan, the Pearl of Armenia.
Enjoy the scenery and take a 20-minute walk on the Akhtamar Trail.
Return to Yerevan.
What's Included
Transfer.
Car service.
Guide fees.
Entry fees.
What's Excluded
Picnic lunch on the slopes of Mount Aragats.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 3 | USD 790 Per Group |
This is a group tour |