7 days hiking and excursions

Day 1: Excursions to Garni Pagan Temple (1c.) and Geghard Cave Monastery (13c.) ► Walk to Stone Symphony.

Day 2 (10km): Hike to ancient monasteries located in the dark forests of Dilijan National Park: Jukhtak, Matosavank and Aghavnavank ► Excursion to Haghartsin monastery.

Day 3 (10km): Hike to Mayravank monastery ► Visiting Bjni fortress ► Bathing in hot springs with healing water.

Day 4 (5km): Excursion to Khor Virap Monastery ► Hike to Smbataberd fortress (1950m, 400m elevation) ► Visiting Noravank monastery (14c.), where we will see the bas-relief of the first image of God the Father. Spending the night in Vayots Dzor District.

Day 5: Excursions: The longest ropeway in the world – Tatever ► Tatev Monastery ► Karahunj Ancient Observatory.

Day 6 (7km): Ascent to Artanish mountain (2460m, 500m elevation). The summit of Artanish is the only place, from which you can see whole Sevan lake. The view is really amazing. ► Excursion to Sevanavank Monastery (7c.).

Day 7 (10km): Ascent to Aragats mountain (South Peak, 3879m, 670m elevation) ► Excursion to Amberd Fortress (10c.).

Price

Transport and the services of guide 1-2 per. 3-7 per. 8-12 per. 13-16 per.
970€ 1350€ 1680€ 1800€

The lunches and all planned admission tickets cost 40€ per person.

Season: June 1 – September 30

With minor modifications, the tour may be organized in any time of the year.

Clothes

  • Sun Hat + Warm Hat
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • 2 Rain Ponchos
  • 3-5 Т-shirts
  • Sweater
  • 2 Trekking Trousers
  • Shorts
  • 3-5 pairs of socks
  • Trekking boots
  • Additional pair of shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Slippers

Equipment

  • One day backpack
  • Rain cover for backpack
  • Walking Poles (optional)
  • Sun Glasses
  • Sit pad (optional)
  • Mug, Spoon, Knife
  • Thermos (optional)
  • Flashlight (Headlamp preferable)
  • Personal medical kit
  • Personal care
  • Towel
  • Sunblock