It’s a pleasure to welcome to Silk Road Armenia Travel Agency.
Trekking and walking tours are unmatched pleasures. When the nature embraces you with its boundless freedom you feel perfection of the creation ... More info ›
It’s a pleasure to welcome to Silk Road Armenia Travel Agency.
Trekking and walking tours are unmatched pleasures. When the nature embraces you with its boundless freedom you feel perfection of the creation. Treat yourself with the mountainous fresh air, unparalleled beauty and inaccessible eminence of Armenian mountains. You deserve that!
Note:
Vernissage / Armenian handicraft market / is open only on Saturdays and Sundays
On Monday all museums are closed/ Matenadaran is also closed on Sundays /
Zvartnots monument is closed on Mondays
Ejmiatsin Cathedral is under restoration and the visit to Ejmiatsin will be comprised of the other churches and monasteries there
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at Zvartnoc International airport and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 2: Yerevan city tour
Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a “pink city” because of the color of the stone it has been built with. So we will visit Republic square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, the park “Cascad”. Then we will visit the Manuscript Museum of Armenia, which is called Matenadaran; here all ancient Armenian Manuscripts are kept. Then we should visit Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. Dinner at a traditional Armenian restaurant where you may taste the masterpieces of Armenian cuisine. Overnight in the hotel. (B/L/D)
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 3: Yerevan – Sevaberd – Lake Akna
Stop At: Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Tamanyan str. 10, Yerevan 0009 Armenia
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the village Sevared where we start our trekking tour to the lake Akna (3030m). Camping near the lake. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 12km, +700m, 5-6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents
Day 4: Lake Akna - Mount Ajdahak - Mount Vishapasar
Stop At: Garni Gorge, Route Below the Garni Temple, Garni 2215 Armenia
Breakfast. Climbing from Akna lake to Mount Ajdahak. Then descent to Akna lake to the top of Ajdahak mount, then downhill to the slopes of the mountain of Vishapasar. Overnight in tents. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 14km, +600m, -700m, 8-9 hours
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in tents
Day 5: Vishapasar - Geghard - Garni - Yerevan
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Breakfast. Descent from the mountains. Visit the Monastery of Geghard Monastery. Its name came from the legendary lance that was used to pierce the body of Christ. It has been kept here for centuries. Though the exact foundation of the monastery is unknown, the present complex was built in the mid – 13th century. Afterwards we will a local house where you will have the chance to see and participate in the preparation of Armenian national bread: lavash. It is a very thin, usually sold in very large forms. It is usually cooked in a ground oven: “tonir''. In 2015 it has been inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list. Here we will enjoy the “Armenian fast food” with lavash and cheese. Then the journey continues towards the pagan temple Garni. It was devoted to the god Mihr, who was the god of cleanness. In 1679 it was destroyed by earthquake. In the 1975 the Temple was restored. Return to Yerevan, dinner at local restaurant. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 14km, 4-5 hours, -900m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 6: Yerevan - Haghpat - Sanahin - Dilijan
Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat Armenia
Today we will visit two unique masterpieces of Armenian architecture of X-XIV centuries: the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Literally the name ’’Sanahin’’ in Armenian means "this one is older than the other," which probably means that this monastery is older of than Haghpat. These two monasteries are very close to each other and can be easily seen from one to the other. Both are located on an uneven plateau, separated by a deep crack formed by a small river that flows into the river Debed. Haghpat Monastery was one of the largest religious, cultural and educational centers of medieval Armenia. We will do trakking route from Haghpat to Sanahin. Visit Dilijan. Lunch at local house. City tour in Dilijan. Walking along the way Sharamberyan which is considered a symbol of "The old Dilijian", is still charming with its articraft workshops and small shops of Armenian souvenirs. Dinner and overnight in Dilijan. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 9km, 3-4 hours, -150m, +150m
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 7: Dilijan - Sevan - Selim - Goris (cultural day)
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
Breakfast. We will drive to Lake Sevan which is one of the largest lakes in the world. It stands out with its sweet and astonishingly blue water. Here we can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful lake. Then we will visit Sevanavank Monastery which is situated on Sevan Peninsula. There are 2 monasteries actually; one of them is destroyed but the other stands still. Today we are going to pass the pathways that have been used by the travellers of Great Silk Road. We will drive through the Selim Caravanserai, which served as an important center of exchange, trade and for overnight during the times of Great Silk Road. Here we can see the immortal tracks of world history. After all we will drive to Goris. Dinner and overnight in Goris. (B/L/D)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 8: Goris - Kapan - Khustup
Stop At: Goris Crochet, Ankakhutyan Street 7, Goris 3201 Armenia
Breakfast. Transfer to Baghaburj village, near Kapan. From here we start trekking up the camp on Mount Khustup (2100m). Overnight in tents. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 9km, +1000m, 5-6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in tents
Day 9: Khustup Summit
Stop At: Khustup, Kapan Armenia
Breakfast. A very nice day, but a little bit difficult. Climbing to the summit of Mount Khustup. (3215m). Then return to the campsite. (B/L/D)
Hiking over 9km, +1100m, -1100m, 7-8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in tents
Day 10: Khustup - Vachagan - Vahanavank - Goris
Stop At: Khustup, Kapan Armenia
Breakfast. Descent to the Vachagan village, then visit to Vahanavank monastery. Dinner and overnight in Goris. (B/L/D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 11: Goris - Noravank - Khor Virap - Yerevan (cultural day)
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Breakfast. Take trip to Noravank - a monastery of XII century situated among amazing sheer rocks on the bench of a twisty gorge. This is the only monastery where we may find a unique sculpture of Father God. Then we will continue to wine Village Areni. This village is very famous with its red wine. Visit the wine factory of the village where we will have wine degustation. At last we will stop at Khor Virap Monastery (4-18th cc.). This monastery is very prominent because of its history; Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia, has been imprisoned there about 13 years as at that time there was a prison in the place of the monastery. Here we can enjoy the spectacular view of the sacred Ararat Mountain - an immortal symbol of Armenia. Drive back to Yerevan. Dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 12: Village Aragats - Gegharot
Stop At: Mount Aragats, Aragats Road Armenia
Breakfast. Leave for the village Aragats, from where begins the climb to the cascade of Gegharot. Overnight in tents. (B/L/D)
Trekking 11km, 4-5 hours, + 650m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in tents
Day 13: Gegharot - North (or West) summit - Lake Kari - Yerevan
Stop At: Kari Lake, Byurakan Armenia
Breakfast. Perhaps this is the most difficult day of our trip. From the campsite we climb up the highest peak of Armenia, then descent to Lake Kari (3200m). Return to Yerevan. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in Yerevan. (B/L/D)
Trekking - 14km, +1250m, -800m, 8-9 hours
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 14: Yerevan - Zvartnoc - Ejmiatsin - Yerevan
Stop At: The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the excursion to centuries-old monuments Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. These sites are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. Zvartnots Temple was built in 7th century by Nerses Builder Catholicos. Our next step is the spiritual center of Armenia: Ejmiatsin. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin, founded in 303, is the official residence of the Catholicos of Armenia. We will also visit the museum of Ejmiatsin where a small part of Noah’s ark is kept. After all get back to Yerevan. Visit Megeryan Carpet factory. In the evening you may enjoy the night life of modern Yerevan. Farewell dinner at a very beautiful restaurant. Overnight in Yerevan. (B/L/D)
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 15: Departure
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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