10-Day Tour to the Armenian Monasteries from Garni
Highlights
Garni, Khor Virap, Mount Aragats, Sevan, Yerevan
Locations Covered
Garni, Khor Virap, Mount Aragats, Sevan, Yerevan
historical, sightseeing, walking
Group Tour
10 Days
Easy
Armenian, English, Russian
Description
Take a trip around the most beautiful towns of Armenia- Goris, Sevan and Yerevan. Walk through the narrow lanes, see preserved monuments and ruins of the past, visit monasteries. Ride on the world's longest aerial tramway. Go to a local bakery in Aparan and end your tour after seeing Mount Aragat!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Garni, Geghard & Havuts Tar
Drive to your hotel in Garni.
Visit the Geghard spear monastery.
See the Garni pagan temple
Take a walking tour to Havuts Tar.
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Day 2: Khor Virap, Noravank,Tsakhats Kar & King Smbat Fortress
Drive to the Khor Virap Royal Prison.
Spend time in Noravank Monastery and learn about the culture and religious lifestyle.
Go on a walking tour to Tsakhats Kar Monastery and King Smbat fortress remnants.
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Day 3: Qarahunj to Tatev Hermitage
Visit Qarahunj ancient observatory (Armenian Stonehenge).
Ride to Tatev on the world's longest aerial tramway.
Visit Tatev Monastery.
Cross the Devil's bridge.
Walk to Tatev hermitage.
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Day 4: Kndzoresk to Kechut
Begin the day by leaving for Kndzoresk cave town.
Cross the Shivering bridge.
Spend some time in the Jermuk spa city.
Walk to the Kechut water reservoir.
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Day 5: Selim Pass
Begin the day from Caravansaray.
Proceed towards Lake Sevan and enjoy the mesmerizing view.
Visit the Sevanavank monastery.
Walk on the Akhtamar trail.
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Day 6: Dilijan
Visit the Goshavank monastery.
Walk from Gosh lake to Crystal lake.
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Day 7: Ljevan Lastiver Waterfall
Walk to Lastiver waterfall.
Visit Lastiver cave museum.
Walk around the caves in the afternoon.
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Day 8: Haghpat, Sanahin & Kayan Fortress
- A day visit to Haghpat and Sanahin, UNESCO's world heritage monasteries.
- Walk from Haghpat to Sanahin through Kayan fortress ruins.
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Day 9: Aparan to Aragat
Visit the Aparan bakery for some delicious local delicacies.
Marvel at the Armenian Cross and Alphabet monuments.
Hike to the southern peak of Mount Aragats (4.000m).
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Day 10: Departure
Drive to the airport for departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.