Classic Armenia - 8 Days

Day1: Arrival

Meeting and greeting in the airport, transfer to the hotel, have a time to relax.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Yerevan - Sevan - Martuni - Yeghegnadzor

Trip begins in the morning, at 9.00 clock. We provide the bicycles per guest. The total mileage for this day is 150 km, when only 60 km we pass by car. From Sevan to Yeghenadzor-Vayots Dzor Province. On the route,we pass by the Lake Sevan. We want to inform you that there are many different fishes, which are typical for these regions.Succeeding Martuni, we will be expected approximately 40 km lifts. The Selim Pass has a unique beauty, where you can feel the real sense of nature. In the evening, have a visit to Yeghegnadzor, where we have a dinner and prepare for the next day.

Day 3: Yeghegnadzor - Jermuk

Our third day begins at 10.00 clock, in the morning. On this day we have a visit to Jermuk city- a spa town, where much of the country's mineral water comes from. The town is full of Soviet hotels and sanatoriums, some of which have been renovated to high standards. The countryside at this very high elevation resort is worth the visit as well, with canyons, forest and wildlife to explore. Here you have a time to get the mineral services in the sanatoriums. The resort area is small and manageable enough to handle on foot. In fact, the whole area has a lot of trees, open spaces, views, interesting old sanatoriums and is really nice to wander around on foot.

Day 4: Jermuk - Sisian (85km)

The day starts the visit to Sisian- a pleasant if unremarkable town, always cooler than Yerevan. It is a good base to visit Ughtasar Mountain, and the thousands of petroglyphs on top. A river runs through the town, which has an ancient church called Sisavan on top of a small rise in the center.This territory is well-known for its waters-Zor-Zor, Zuygax-byur, Katnaghbuyr, Yotnaghbyur, Mukhuturyan and Shaki Waterfalls. Today's way is a bit impenetrable, but more and more we approach to Syunik Province- the natural beauty of the places where we put our foot, will attract in all its glory.So, let's speak about our next destination the Armenian Stonehenge- Zorats Karer or Karahunj. Zorats Karer is a prehistoric archaeological site near the town of Sisian. The phrase Zorats Karer is literally translated from Armenian as Army Stones. Traditional Armenian lunch. Lead to Sisian city- located on Vorotan River. Overnight in Hyuratun guest-house.

Day 5: Sisian - Khndzoresk (53 km)

Early breakfast in Sisian, to have a time for photo shooting and continue our exploration to new destination- Khndzoresk. Nowadays, Khndzoresk is frequented mostly by local livestock, which graze amongst the caves, some of which have been converted to stables or storage spaces.Visitors are welcome to explore the cave system, but a trip across the gorge is not for the faint of heart.The mileage of cycling is 50 km for our next destination-Khndzoresk. Our tents and sleeping bags will be transferred by car. In Khndzoresk, we will be camping - to have an opportunity to feel the warmness of the fire and admire a clear starry night.

Day 6: Khndzoresk - Tatev (48km)

Early breakfast in Khndzoresk , our next visit to the direction of Tatev village. The village is famous of the Monastery of Tatev - the 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic,political, spiritual and cultural activity.

Day 7: Tatev - Yerevan

In the afternoon, after exploring the territory of Tatev Monastery, drive back to Yerevan city. On the way,we will taste the treasures of Armenian cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Day 8: Yerevan - "Zvartnots" International Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport. Departure.