Armenia · Hiking

4-Hour St. Kiraki Chapel Hike from Ijevan with Woodcarving Class

4 Hours Round trip from Ijevan Easy pace
St. Kiraki Chapel

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike from Gandzakar village to St. Kiraki Chapel on the hill
  • 02 Experience the natural beauty of the mountains, forests, and villages around Ijevan
  • 03 Enjoy a woodcarving workshop with Vahe Mayilyan, a fourth-generation woodcarver from Tavush
  • 04 Discover local traditions of arts and crafts during a hands-on class

Visit St. Kiraki Chapel on this 4-hour tour from Ijevan, combining a scenic hike with a hands-on woodcarving workshop. Hike up from Gandzakar village to the chapel on the hill, then continue down to the village on the other side. Along the way, experience the natural beauty and traditional culture of the mountains, forests, and villages surrounding Ijevan, and enjoy a woodcarving class with Vahe Mayilyan, a fourth-generation woodcarver and hiking guide from Tavush.

Enjoy a woodcarving class that introduces local arts and crafts traditions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages Armenian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hike to St. Kiraki Chapel and Woodcarving Workshop

This itinerary showcases the natural beauty and traditional culture of the mountains, forests, and villages surrounding Ijevan.

  • Start the hike from Gandzakar village.
  • Continue to the nearby hill where the chapel is located.
  • Head down the other side of the hill and reach the village.
  • Enjoy a woodcarving class that introduces local arts and crafts traditions.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ijevan 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hike to St. Kiraki Chapel
  • Water included
  • Woodcarving class

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Clothing should be appropriate for hiking.
  • Sunscreen.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ijevan, Armenia
Tour start
Ijevan, Armenia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Ijevan.

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