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Western Armenia is the territory to the west of today’s Republic of Armenia which was depopulated of Armenians during and after World War I by the Ottoman Empire and Turkey in the well documented Armenian Genocide. The boundaries can either be the six eastern vilayets, plus Kars, Ardahan and Igdir, or it can alternatively be Wilsonian Armenia, the borders of which were drawn by President Wilson as required by the Treaty of Sevres (never ratified) and the League of Nations.

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By far the greatest highlight of this area is Aghtamar (Akhtamar) Island, with its monastery visible from the shore. Armenian monastery relatively well preserved. You must park at the foot of the hill and hike up the steep hill to reach the monastery with sweeping views.

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Kharberd was wiped off the map in 1915. In 1878 the famous “Armenia College” had been established there by American missionaries. Turkish authorities were not happy with this and 10 years later it was renamed the “Euphrates College”.

Malatya is where Polyeuctus, a Christian Armenian, was martyred in the IIIrd century AD. He was later immortalized by Corneille’s writing and Donizetti’s music.

Human history has seen many losses, many more injustices. Undoubtedly one of the greatest ones of all has been the destruction and loss of epically historic and precious civilization, which thrived for over 4000 years in Armenia’s heartland western territories, Western Armenia called eastern Turkey today.

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Choose your tour to the Caucasus. Whether you are a culture & history lover, keen hiker, or delicious food hunter you will find your favorite Caucasus tour. We design and continuously improve tours to Armenia & Georgia. Both countries are rich in historical and cultural heritage and the same time provide excellent opportunities for adventure lovers. Our hiking and trekking tours to the Caucasus are highly demanded as nature and landscapes are just stunning. Both Armenia and Georgia provide a large variety of activities such as hiking , cycling , river rafting, paddle boarding , kayaking, off-road driving , and many more. These two small countries will amaze you with their delicious cuisines, fresh sun-flavored fruits and vegetables, and excellent wines and brandies. 

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Transcaucasus trails I recently went on the ‘Walking The Transcaucasian Trail Armenia’ tour and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The amazing landscapes and rich culture of Armenia were highlighted in this hiking adventure. Our guide Vahag, was knowledgeable and passionate about the country, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I took this tour with my friends and by the help of Vahag we shortened the tour duration into 5 days trying not to miss the most important places for hiking. The hikes were challenging but cool, offering stunning views of the mountains and valleys. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves hiking and wants to explore Armenia. April 26, 2023

This tour was one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever had. It was my second trip to Armenia (first one was for my business) and this time I came with my family and we had a great time in both Armenia and Georgia. Riding the Tatev cable car was especially thrilling, and the view of Mount Kazbek was breathtaking. However, the highlight of this tour was the impressive Prometheus. I highly recommend this tour! Thank You!

April 14, 2023

Enjoyable trip The tour was good, I enjoyed it fully. Though I took it solo and I got new acquaintances in our small group of 5. The guide Ani was really good and the places I visited were fascinating. Thank you Rima for all your support and quick answers to my messages.

April 12, 2023

The way to know a small country like Armenia This was my first trip after the pandemic, so I booked a tour to be in nature, out from buildings, museums etc, and I was not wrong. I travelled to Armenia in October 2022 and based on the reviews and thorough feedback, took a Hiking trip to Armenia. I booked a guaranteed date trip as I didn’t want to travel alone but rather be in a small group. I was happy to share a room with Cheryll from the UK. There were 5 of us from NZ, The Netherlands and The UK. A full itinerary, but a relaxing pace and beautiful hotels (don’t really think you need to upgrade unless you are terribly choosy!) A satisfying mix of history, culture, landscape and wildlife and we appreciated the hikes. If you feel comfortable in 18-23 degrees C, do book tour in fall as the sceneries look just amazing. Lastiver waterfall trail was the absolute highlight, as the hike goes through forest and trees are of hundred colours from green to yellow, orange, fair red, purple. Guide Arthur was friendly and funny with a lot of jokes. Kaghni Hotel in Dsegh village provides outstanding wild views. Thanks Cascade Travel, especially Nune for this amazing trip, always know you have a friend in NZ :).

December 15, 2022

Great small group tour

I was looking for a guaranteed group tour to Armenia and checked a couple of UK travel websites, which do not guarantee that the tour will be organised on all the dates they published on the website. As I wanted to travel in the second half of October I couldn’t find an appropriate company, so I started to check local ones and chose Cascade Travel based ont he recommendation rankings and reviews, too. We booked a small group tour to Armenia and then it turned out some people in our group would travel to Georgia the day we were close to the Georgian border. We started in a group of 10 and ended up 4. It was a lot of fun and very comfortable to travel in a group especially when the group members are good to hang out with in the evenings. Yeghevnut hotel in Goris has a nice terrace to sit in the evening. In Kaghni hotel we organised farewell dinner with all group members, those who would continue the next day tour to Georgia. There are a couple of small issues to mention, the cable car to Tatev Monastery was overcrowded and if you are not close to the window you are risking to see nothing when passing the canyon, which is impressive. Berlin Art Hotel in Gyumri is located very close to the hospital but it is still in the city centre, freshly renovated and has fine breakfast. We travelled in a 20 seater minibus but when some part of group continued to Georgia our car was changed to a smaller 6 seater one which was ok for 4 of us but we didn’t expect that. Overall no specific concerns we are satisfied with the tour.

November 17, 2022

More than expected

We had a thoroughly enjoyable varied trip, every detail was well thought out and designed to give us a good insight of local culture, cuisine and beverages. We visited the wine factory Voskevaz which was impressive due to its architecture built in the old castle style. Ararat Brandy is a real pride for Armenia as the guide told Churchill was fond of Armenian Brandy produced in this factory. We had a couple of cooking classes, which we truly loved. The duduk play in an underground man made cave hall was touching, this is the sweetest and saddest musical instrument I have ever heard. Guys in Cascade travel did everything possible to make us comfortable, we were unsatisfied with the vehicle, the air conditioning was working bad and ended up broken on the third day when we had an overnight stay 150 km away from Yerevan. We connected to the office and unexpectedly they were responsive at 10 pm. Morning our car was changed to, so we continued the trip with an air conditioned car, otherwise it would be terrible as we travelled in August and in some regions we had almost 37 degrees C. Guys are real professionals in what they do and really work hard to get us satisfied. The thorough reviews stand for their hard work. 

November 16, 2022

We booked a family trip to Armenia and Georgia, my mother was with us and she was 83 and felt bad from long drives and elevation changes. I wish I could check the itinerary better to see such high altitudes and long drives. My agent from Cascade travel should have notified us. If we were without mom we would have a better time.

October 19, 2022

A well designed private tour Armenia and Georgia with very reasonable price

Cascade travel planned and organised a wonderful 10 day tour of Armenia and Georgia. We customised the tour to our preferences, to take out some monasteries and visit more nature related places. We discussed and came into the final program through a couple of emails. Nune did everything fast and price was very reasonable compared to a couple of other companies we communicated with. We really were impressed with the responsiveness and quickness of Nune, who didn’t miss any single detail in my emails. She surprised us with a birthday cake in a regional hotel. That day was my friend’s birthday and they organised a cake though guide Anna, who is a funny knowledgeable lady, University professor who freelanced as a guide. The Georgian part was organised with the same care but of course service level is different in Armenia and Georgia. Georgians are more relaxed and maybe less caring, they talk too loud and very often it feels like they fight but from the smile we understood that they just used to talk loudly. We would advise to travel to Armenia and Georgia for sure.

Wine and food of Caucasus

Our experience during the gastro tour was unusual with lots of good vibes. We travelled in September 2022. We tried lots of tasty traditional dishes like tolma, ghapama which is a pumpkin filled with rice, dry fruits, honey and nuts and of course Georgian dumplings called khinkali. We didn’t expect to taste such delicious local wines. There is a lot to see in both countries. The program was well balanced, we saw a lot and managed to enjoy local restaurants and cafes. I would definitely recommend Cascade Travel as the trip was like a visit to friends, everything was smoothly organised.

October 13, 2022

I did this tour in September 2022 and would highly recommend it. The reflected reviews were very supporting and helped to choose the correct agent. The agency organized it in a way that you will not be feeling overwhelmed with difficult trails, though the last days hike to Aragats Southern peak is not that easy. Anyway I liked it much. Its Northern peak is the highest point of country and though we hiked to the Southern still views were just breathtaking. Overall tour is well balanced and a good thing that all lunch boxes are cared for and no hustle with that. Diners we offered at the hotels quite cheap and tasty.

Food and wine as a great way to experience countries

This is a fantastic way to experience and compare the cuisine, landscape and culture of 2 different countries in Caucasus. Wines were delicious both in Armenia and Georgia. Cooking classes were a lot of fun and the most enjoyable parts of the tour. We travelled in September and were lucky enough to participate in grape harvest randomly on the road in Areni village. We saw the vineyards and asked the driver to stop the car. When we got to the vineyards, we were invited to participate in the harvest process. Areni, the local endemic sort of grapes a lot of local wines are made from, is sour for eating. True enjoyable stop was Tsaghkunq Guesthouse, where chef Yura showed how he makes local fish from Lake Sevan. Another highlight of the trip is Alazani valley, Georgian wine region. We made Georgian dumplings Khinkali and Khachapuri (dough and cheese cookies) in Georgia. Just a thing, be prepared to gain a couple of kilos during this trip because it is not possible to eat the portion you used to do :). This was an amazing trip and the countries’ cuisine tell one more than a long history and sometimes boring museums.

October 5, 2022

This was our first time booking a tour with Cascade travel, and next year we plan to travel to Armenia with them again. It was quite simply outstanding – from start to finish. We took a guaranteed trip to Georgia September 2022. Kazbegi was the most wonderful day of this tour, the road was amazing. Prometheus cave was wonderful as well, Tbilisi is a nice city for walks and evening dining, drinking.

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September 15, 2022

Our trip through Armenia and Georgia was organized with great care by Nune from Cascade Travel. We enjoyed the days and the diverse impressions very much and were taken care of very thoughtfully by our drivers in both countries, though Georgians drive like crazy, Irakli was calm and didn’t pay attention to other drivers tricks and fast driving. We can highly recommend Cascade travel without any reservations!

I would highly recommend booking your trip to Armenia and Georgia with Cascade Travel. The tour managers are really good with great customer care, Nune, the founder, personally was my contact person. My emails were responded quickly. I travelled with my wife who’s vegetarian, and all the restaurants had a note to have veggie food for her. When passing the border our driver drove us to the Georgian side, though there were some travelers passing the approximately 200 m bridge by foot. No kind of problem emerged during the tour and I just simply wondered if something more could be done for us.

September 13, 2022

We had a thoroughly enjoyable varied trip, every detail was well thought out and designed to give us a good insight of local culture, cuisine and beverages. We visited the wine factory Voskevaz which was impressive due to its architecture built in the old castle style. Ararat Brandy is a real pride for Armenia as the guide told Churchill was fond of Armenian Brandy produced in this factory. We had a couple of cooking classes, which we truly loved. The duduk play in an underground man made cave hall was touching, this is the sweetest and saddest musical instrument I have ever heard. Guys in Cascade travel did everything possible to make us comfortable, we were unsatisfied with the vehicle, the air conditioning was working bad and ended up broken on the third day when we had an overnight stay 150 km away from Yerevan. We connected to the office and unexpectedly they were responsive at 10 pm. Morning our car was changed to, so we continued the trip with an air conditioned car, otherwise it would be terrible as we travelled in August and in some regions we had almost 37 degrees C. Guys are real professionals in what they do and really work hard to get us satisfied.

August 30, 2022

To say that we left Armenia satisfied to say nothing! Armenia is so small country but absolutely amazing and different. We did rock climbing, caving, kayaking, hiking. The terrain changes so quickly, just a couple of kilometers drive brought us to totally different place and views. Antuan our guide – driver was maybe the best guide we have every had during 10 years of traveling. Hotels were well chosen, Tufenkian at lake Sevan was just amazing with an open air heated pool. Make sure you have hat and sun protection cream as Lake Sevan where you do kayak ride is almost 2000 m above sea and it is very easy to get burnt, also Mount Aragats is almost 4000 m., long sleeve jacket is needed. The trip was absolutely stunning thank you Cascade travel and especially Antuan.

August 25, 2022

Beautiful trekking! Geghama mountains are incredible, with lakes, age-old dragon stones, green meadows and absolute silence. The area is not crowded right when you start hiking from Sevaberd village to the route end. A few hikers can be met. All was organized well, make sure to take your own sleeping bag, the company provides other camping gear, tents, mats. Hot dinner and tea is provided in the evening. The logistics team takes everything, all you need to carry is a raincoat, water and warm jacket. Aragats mount is amazing, seeing the inside of the volcano crater and the other side of the mountain is fantastic. Thanks guys for organizing this trip.

July 20, 2022

Nice trip to unknown world

I first read about these countries on Lonely Planet and never would think they are this worth to see. I found a small group tour which I booked as they offered a discount and there was a possibility to find a travel mate and share a room with. Patrick from Canada was my roommate but we became good friends and decided to travel together further. Countries are really nice, the food is very tasty, and there are lost of excellent cafes, bars and pubs in both capitals. Pity this company organizes tours only in Armenia and Georgia otherwise I would use them again, so highly recommended.

July 6, 2022

We booked this tour private for our family to Armenia with some changes. We were traveling with kids who would get bored with sightseeing only. So we added a zipline, river rafting and paddle-boarding activities in the tour. The last one paddle-boarding was just amazing. we rode boards in Azat reservoir, very close to Garni temple, it was evening time and sunset was astonishing, all surrounding hills and rocks where red as the water itself. Karen, the instructor is very skillful and sweet guy, we simply enjoyed a couple of hours ride. This was definitely the highlight of the tour.

The week was absolutely amazing and perfect from start to finish. We had a great group mixed from US, Australia and Canada. Every day hike was absolutely different from each other, from red rock canyon to a forest lake and waterfall, terrain was absolutely amazing and thanks to its difference we didn’t get tired as every day we were amazed by fantastic landscape. The accommodation was chosen thoroughly, we stayed in a family run guesthouse in Yegeghnadzor, the owner was also a winemaker, who joined us for the dinner. We tasted a couple of wines and enjoyed an evening chat with Armen. Our guide Arthur was very knowledgeable not only in hiking trails but also told us a lot about the country. We were especially interested in how the country lives nowadays, taxes, labour market etc. I would definitely recommend Cascade travel as we had the most hustle free travel in the last 10 years.

June 9, 2022

A young but promising company

When I started the research of an agency to travel to Armenia and Georgia I came up with the Cascade travel website. Everything was clear and well described but I couldn’t find any information online besides their web page. When I went into details I saw the founder Nune led another agency for 8 years so understood she is professional in her job and the communication with her showed that. I chose this agency and was not mistaken. I booked Armenia Georgia tour for May. Both countries are very beautiful, nature was just blooming in flowers and we even experienced snow in Stepantsminda when travelling to Gergeti Trinity Church. Tour itinerary is balanced, drives are not too long, around 3 hours with stops and it doesn’t feel that long as the views are amazing. Every day we asked about several photo stops and were not refused. Sites are interesting, landscapes leave speechless, food is amazing. What I saw exceeded my expectations, these small countries are worth seeing.

June 7, 2022

A true Armenian experience! This trip was an outstanding experience as well as a great value. For me it was the perfect combination of engaging conversations, historic and cultural background and endless mountains cascading in the horizon. We did and saw a lot, but had time to explore on our own as well as just relax. The variety of the itinerary was also a plus – visiting age-old monasteries, small towns and remote rural areas. I was surprised to see a small cheese farm, producing delicate cheeses aged in wine and brandy. Hikes were moderate and each day was absolutely different from the previous. We walked along the water reservoir and saw the monastery which is half a year old and covered with water. Aragats southern peak was also an impressive hike. Clean, comfortable, and cosy hotels definitely added value to our trip. Staff everywhere was very friendly, true Armenian style. I read a lot about Armenian hospitality before travelling but never thought people would be this open. Overall Armenia is a heaven for hikers and we were happy enough to choose a right travel agency, to really enjoy and not worry about anything. Cascade travel is highly recommended.

May 31, 2022

Everything was well organized, thank you guys for that quick and simple booking process and meeting me and my girlfriend with flowers at the airport as I wrote our arrival day was her birthday. That was a nice surprise.

Good organised private tour to Georgia

I found the Cascade Travel website and along with other companies contacted them for a private tour to Georgia in early May 2022. It was an easy and clear booking process with quick response and information from the staff. I did very little prepayment 100 EUR per person, and full amount we paid on the spot, which made us feel comfortable, besides they guarantee refund of prepayment if something happens and we refuse to travel. On the day, it was a perfect start with an airport meeting with a polite driver and clean comfortable car. We met Keti, our guide. She was very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. This trip was good organised.

May 20, 2022

I am happy to be the first to write a customer review for this agency. Whether this trip is outstanding or usually good depends on your expectations. You will definitely not see the Eiffel Tower or BigBen but there are lots of historical and cultural sites along with absolutely breathtaking landscapes. Georgian Military Highway was an amazing drive on the edge of a deep bottomless canyon. We were lucky enough to see Mount Kazbek, which left us speechless. Armenia amazed us as well. Selim pass is very impressive, one of the highest in the region, Lake Sevan. Both capitals are lovely and very different, Yerevan with more canonical streets, with pink buildings, Tbilisi is in the opposite, colourful buildings are scattered on the hills along the river Kura. Both local guides were kind and knowledgeable, we experienced truly local homemade food, met winemakers, lavash bread bakers and farmers. The trip was absolutely flawless thanks to our local tour operator Cascade Travel.

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Anitour travel agency is the founder of the tours to Historical Armenia and has been providing high quality service (VIP) for over 20 years. The majority of the tourists are from abroad, they appreciate the comfort (hotels, meals, transport, guide, etc).The actual price of the tour depends on the number of members in the group.

25 people 630$ /1 Mercedes Tourismo 48 seats, 2017/ 20 people  660$ /1 Mercedes  bus 20 seats, 2017/ 15 people  690$ / 1 Mercedes Sprinter 17 seats, 2017/ 10 people 730$ / 1 Mercedes Sprinter 17 seats, 2017/ 9-7 people` $ / 1 Mercedes Sprinter 17 seats, 2017/ 4-6 individual order / 1 Mercedes Viano 8 seats, 2017/

You leave Yerevan and by way of Gyumri you set off to Akhlkalaki which is the centre of Javakhk. You cross the Armenia Georgia border at Bavra.  You arrive in Akhalkalaki where you visit St. Cross church . After a short rest you set off to Karzakh, the birthplace of Armenian ashugh (bard) Jivani. Here you visit the house-museum of Jivani. You cross the Georgia Turkey border at Karzakh. After crossing the border you visit Lake Cildir , surrounded by a mountainous region. You continue your way to  Kars . It is one of the former five capitals in Western Armenia. In 928 Kars was the 10th capital of Armenia. You have dinner at “Ojakh Bashi” where very tasty dishes are served and after a short rest you start the tour around Kars. St. Apostle’s church which was built during the reign of king Abas Bagratuni /928-953/ is a magnificent structure, still standing but it has been turned into a mosque. You admire the beauty of the fortress. Those who want can go up to the fortress from where they can have a beautiful panorama of the city. You go over across St. Vardan Bridge , see well preserved two-storeyed buildings in black tuffa and the ruins of Charents’ paternal house alongside them. You leave for Ani . You are met by the Smbatashen walls on which just in front of the entrance you can see the coat of arms of the Bagratunis – a running lion. In 961 Ani became the 11th capital of Armenia. It is famous for its churches. The Mother Cathedral was built by architect Trdat (989-1001). It is considered to be the masterpiece of Armenian architecture. The general structure of the church of Holy Redeemer was so solid that when it was ruined in two halves, its dome wasn’t damaged. The church of Tigran Honents is decorated with different reliefs and frescos inside and outside. Walking about Ani you will see numerous churches and ruins of magnificent buildings. You come back to Kars. Overnight at the Katerina Sarayi 5*

You leave for one of the magnificent places in Western Armenia – the first capital of Armenia, Van . On the way you have a stop at Bayazet where you see Bayazet Fortress. You also see the picturesque Waterfall of Berkri , a real wonder of nature. In the evening you arrive in Van. First you visit Van Castle (built during the Urartian period) where the mausoleums of Menua, Argishti and Rusa are situated. Then you visit Mher’s Door which never opens. You check-in at the hotel  Elite World Van hotel 5*.

40km way to Akhtamar Island lies along the shores of Lake Van. You cannot help admiring the beauty of the lake that looks like a pearl surrounded by mountains. It takes 15 minutes to get to Akhtamar Island by boat. On approaching the island you are met by St. Cross church which was built by architect Manvel from 915 to 921. You have dinner in “Akhtamar” restaurant on the shore of Lake Van. You return to Van. Overnight at the hotel  Elite World Van 5*.

You set off to Mush. Here you visit St. Marine church, the Armenian cemetery, Sulukh Bridge where Gevorg Chaush was killed in an unequal fight. You leave for Erzurum. You arrive in Erzrum. Here you visit Erzrum Castle, Sanassaryan College , Armenian Church which was turned into a mosque. Overnight at the hotel Polat Renaissance Erzurum 5*.

You start off to Turky-Georgia border. On the way you visit Tortum Waterfall. Tortum Waterfall is both a unique and not to be missed attraction full of natural beauty and wonder. With a total drop of 48 meters, the waterfall creates a giant splash. You arrive in Yerevan at 10.00-11.00pm.

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What an amazing adventure I experienced in Armenia with Central Tour. For me personally, a big part of being in any new country is meeting the people, trying the food, and getting to experience the atmosphere in the cities and also the countryside. Nvard who is an exceptionally experienced guide and her team ensured I had a fantastic tour. The accommodation was always well-situated, clean, and comfortable. Our driver and transportation were also excellent. I will definitely be going back to Armenia. Yerevan is also a wonderful capital city. I can absolutely recommend Nvard and the rest of the team at CentralTour.

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My wife and I had an incredible ten-day trip to Armenia, with the help of Mariam from The Caucasus Tours. Our guide gave us an authentic, non-touristy, flexible, safe, fun, and educational visit around Armenia. We visited Yerevan, Armenia's small towns, its amazing historical churches, its spas, and its incredible landscapes. Nour (the guide) was extremely knowledgeable about all things Armenia and he was able to offer us a unique look at his beloved country and its diverse history. The guide was so personable, had excellent command of English, and was more than willing to answer any and all questions as we traveled along. Our nightly accommodations and the restaurants were also fantastic. We are already planning another trip to Armenia and want to go with him again.

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Tour to Western Armenia and Cilicia

Have you heard about how the king of Babylon Nimrod wanted to burn Abraham , and the Lord turned the fire into water and the coals into fish? You will see this place and many other interesting sights during this trip. You will walk around the city of Urfa, where Abraham was born, climb Mount Nemrut near the Euphrates River, where there are huge statues of Hellenistic gods (UNESCO site). Get acquainted with the culture of ancient peoples – the Assyrians, Urartians, Romans, and see the magnificent monuments they created. Visit the churches of the first Christian communities, the places where the Apostles Peter and Paul were born and preached, where Cleopatra and Mark Antony met, where Alexander the Great defeated the army of Darius. Take excursions to the cities and fortresses founded by the Crusaders and Byzantines, in which inscriptions of the kings of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia have been preserved.

Day 1: City of Kars, Vardana Bridge, House of Charents, Church of the Holy Apostles, Kars Fortress

• Departure from Yerevan
• Arrival in Kars
• Travel time: 11 hours / 370 km
• Meals: lunch, dinner

Day 2: Medieval capital of Ani, Bayazet city, Daroink fortress, Ishak Pasha palace, Berkri waterfall

• Departure from Kars
• Arrival in Van
• Travel time: 11 hours / 450 km
• Meal: three times a day

Day 3: The city and lake Van, the Urartian fortress Tushpa, Surb Khach Cathedral on the island of Akhtamar, the city of Bitlis, a fortress built under Alexander the Great

• Departure from Van
• Arrival in Mush
• Travel time: 11 hours / 320 km

Day 4: Mush city, Eastern Euphrates, Sulukh bridge, "Msho Sultan" Cathedral Surb Karapet, Diyarbakir city, St. Kirakos Church

• Departure from Mush
• Arrival in Diyarbakir
• Travel time: 11 hours / 250 km

Day 5: Armenian Mesopotamia, the cities of Urfa and Aintap, the “holy fish” pond, Abraham’s cave, the churches of St. Peter and St. Theotokos

• Departure from Diyarbakir
• Arrival in Adana
• Travel time: 12 hours / 620 km

Day 6: The capital of Cilicia Tarson, the Church of St. Paul, Cleopatra's Gate, the sea fortress of Korikos

• Departure from Adana
• Return to Adana
• Travel time: 9 hours / 100 km

Day 7: The capital of Sis, the fortresses of Anavarza and Levona, old Adana, Hadrian's Bridge, the old Bazaar quarter

• Travel time: 9 hours / 90 km

Day 8: Musaler (Musadag), Armenian village Vakif, City of Antioch, Alexandretta (Iskenderun), Armenian Church of “Forty Children””

• Arrival in Samandag
• Travel time: 9 hours / 250 km

Day 9: Mediterranean coast, Marash city

• Departure from Samandag
• Arrival in Kakhta
• Travel time: 10 hours / 380 km

Day 10: Mount Nemrut, the tomb of King Antiochus Yervanduni and pagan deities, the city of Malatia, the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Kharberd fortress

• Departure from Katha
• Arrival in Erzurum
• Travel time: 11 hours / 480 km

Day 11: Erzurum city, Byzantine fortress, Chiefte Minare and Yakutiye seminaries, “Shepherd” bridge, Sanasaryan Lyceum

• Departure from Erzurum
• Arrival in Yerevan
• Travel time: 12 hours / 550 km
• Meals: breakfast, lunch
• Accommodation 10 nights in 3* hotels, all with breakfast;
• Transport service for the tour in comfortable transport;
• English-speaking accompanying guide service;
• 11 lunches and 10 dinners in the best restaurants with Armenian and Georgian cuisine, in guest and rural houses with national flavor;
• Entrance tickets;
• Tour itinerary and tourist maps of Armenia and Georgia;
• 24-hour telephone support for tourists;
• Unlimited spring water in service vehicles;
• Alcoholic drinks;
• Travel insurance;
• The price of the tour package is indicated for 1 person in a double room.
• Supplement for single occupancy is 90 USD.
• Check out the section “Frequently asked questions about group tours”;
• We recommend arriving in Armenia by noon on the day the tour starts.
• If you check in early, you must reserve an extra night.
• For an additional fee, you can choose higher class hotels along the tour route.
• For children under 5 years old, the tour is free when staying in the same room with two adults.
• For children from 6 to 10 years old there is a 50% discount when placing an extra bed. beds in one room with two adults.
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