Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh): 4-Day Tour
Day 1: Lake Sevan and Northern Artsakh (L/D)
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We’ll depart early from Yerevan and head to Lake Sevan,
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Making a few stops along the coast, including a visit to an ancient monastery, and a tasting of locally produced cheeses and a typical countryside lunch
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Next we’ll journey to mountainous Karvachar, the most scenic region of Artsakh
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As we move onward, we’ll charge the medieval fortress of Andaberd, then bathe in the hot springs of a wild gorge
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At the end of the day, we’ll enjoy dinner
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The night will be spent at the house of a local skilled craftsman and our good friend, Martiros Chalumyan
Day 2: Shrines of Artsakh (B/L/D)
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Another early morning departure—We’ll continue our trip into the picturesque gorge of the Tartar River
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We will stop at the monastery of Dadivank, an ancient Christian shrine of Eastern Armenia
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Next we’ll drive along a scenic highway that runs through thick Artsakh forests
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Around midday, we’ll visit an eclectic village called Vank, then take a short climb up to the monastery of Gandzasar
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We’ll have lunch at the house-museum of a 20th century local war hero
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After lunch, we will head to the capital and check into a guest house
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Once in Stepanakert, we’ll walk through the gorge of the Karkar River to an abandoned village of millers
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There, we’ll swim under waterfalls before returning to the guest house for dinner and a tasting of wine and vodka
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Our host will be a genuine winemaker-cum-alchemist.
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Day 3: Old Capital and Mountainous Sunik (B/L)
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Before noon, we’ll visit the old capital of Artsakh, the Shushi stronghold, with charming locals as our guides
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We’ll tour the old quarters and fortress walls of the city, and even visit the local rug museum
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Lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the valley
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After lunch, we will leave Artsakh via the Lachin strip which was fiercely fought for
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Along the way we’ll explore the famous cave-city of Khndzoresk, and take the longest single-span aerial tramway in the world to the medieval monastery of Tatev
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We’ll spend the night at a hotel in a town named Goris
Day 4: Wine Lands and the Ararat Valley (B/L)
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After a countryside breakfast, we’ll head west
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On the way, we’ll stop at Karahunj, a megalithic and ancient observatory
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Next, we’ll descend into the winemaking region of Areni, where we’ll walk through a red-cliffed canyon towards the medieval monastery of Noravank
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There, we’ll enjoy a homemade lunch in a cave tavern before descending further into the Ararat Valley
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In the afternoon, we will visit Khor-Virap Monastery, a prominent Christian shrine that offers a classic view of Mt. Ararat
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After gazing upon the mountain, we’ll return to Yerevan in the evening
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Tour ends in Yerevan
Price includes:
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English–speaking guide services for the whole trip (In case if the group will be up to 3 participants, the driver will be a guide as well)
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Transportation according the itinerary
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Meals and tastings as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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Overnights in hotels and guesthouses according to the itinerary (Twin/double room + Single room if the number of participants is odd)
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Tickets to all museums, natural reserves and sites
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Local guides services
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Visa to Karabakh
Price does not include:
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Visa for Armenia
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Overnights in Yerevan
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Meals/services other than specified
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Medical insurance
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Gratuities
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Single supplement – $40
Included
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English–speaking guide services for the whole trip (In case if the group will be up to 3 participants, the driver will be a guide as well)
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Transportation according the itinerary
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Meals and tastings as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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Overnights in hotels and guesthouses according to the itinerary (Twin/double room + Single room if the number of participants is odd)
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Tickets to all museums, natural reserves and sites
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Local guides services
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Visa to Karabakh
Not Included
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Visa for Armenia
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Overnights in Yerevan
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Meals/services other than specified
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Medical insurance
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Gratuities
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Single supplement – $40
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