From Yerevan: 5-day Private Guided Hiking & Cultural Tour

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ID: GYG446149-802794
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Country: Armenia

Duration: 5 days


Description

Take in the highlights of Armenia on a 5-day private guided hiking and cultural tour. Hike in the mountains to the Temple of Garni, trek to Noravank Monastery, visit Sanahin, and much more.
During our 5 days we will hike Armenian mountains on moderate trails with duration of 3 - 7 hours hike per day and get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about Armenian history. During our 4th day we will reach Alaverdi and spend overnight there. The town is located at the only direct rail link between Armenia and Georgia.

Day 1 / Airport pick up and drive to your hotel / City Tour(Visit Erebuni fortress which is an Urartian fortified city) / walking tour / Lunch / back to your hotel

Duration: 7 hours

Day 2 / Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Hike from Garni village to Garni temple(distance - 4km; duration 2-3 hours) - Lunch - Geghard cave monastery - drive back to Yerevan

Duration: 8 hours

Day 3 / Yerevan - Drive to Khor virap monastery -Hike from Gnishik village to Noravank monastery(distance - 13km; duration 5-6 hours) - Lunch - drive back to Yerevan

Duration: 10 hours

Day 4 / Yerevan - Drive to Lake Sevan - Visit Sevanavank monastery - Dilijan - Hike Goshavank Monastery to Parz lake(distance - 8km; duration 3-4 hours) - drive to Alaverdi- o/n in Alaverdi

Day 5 / Hike from Sanahin to Haghpat(distance - 10km; duration 4-5 hours)- Lunch - Drive to back to Yerevan - farewell dinner / Airport drop off

Duration: 12 hours

Highlights

  • Hike mountains
  • Try Armenian food
  • Enjoy Armenian wine
  • Discover nation who adopted Christianity as state religion 301 A.D.
  • Visit 8th century BC fortress

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Entry or admission fees
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Modern, comfortable minivan with A/C
  • Daily bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
  • Souvenirs
  • Food and drinks

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.