Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh): 4-Day Tour

Day 1: Lake Sevan and Northern Artsakh (L/D)

We’ll depart early from Yerevan and head to Lake Sevan,
1. 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
Next we’ll journey to mountainous Karvachar, the most scenic region of Artsakh
As we move onward, we’ll charge the medieval fortress of Andaberd, then bathe in the hot springs of a wild gorge
At the end of the day, we’ll enjoy dinner
The night will be spent at the house of a local skilled craftsman and our good friend, Martiros Chalumyan

Another early morning departure—We’ll continue our trip into the picturesque gorge of the Tartar River
We will stop at the monastery of Dadivank, an ancient Christian shrine of Eastern Armenia
Next we’ll drive along a scenic highway that runs through thick Artsakh forests
Around midday, we’ll visit an eclectic village called Vank, then take a short climb up to the monastery of Gandzasar
We’ll have lunch at the house-museum of a 20th century local war hero
After lunch, we will head to the capital and check into a guest house
Once in Stepanakert, we’ll walk through the gorge of the Karkar River to an abandoned village of millers
There, we’ll swim under waterfalls before returning to the guest house for dinner and a tasting of wine and vodka
1. Our host will be a genuine winemaker-cum-alchemist.

Before noon, we’ll visit the old capital of Artsakh, the Shushi stronghold, with charming locals as our guides
We’ll tour the old quarters and fortress walls of the city, and even visit the local rug museum
Lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the valley
After lunch, we will leave Artsakh via the Lachin strip which was fiercely fought for
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
We’ll spend the night at a hotel in a town named Goris

After a countryside breakfast, we’ll head west
On the way, we’ll stop at Karahunj, a megalithic and ancient observatory
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
There, we’ll enjoy a homemade lunch in a cave tavern before descending further into the Ararat Valley
In the afternoon, we will visit Khor-Virap Monastery, a prominent Christian shrine that offers a classic view of Mt. Ararat
After gazing upon the mountain, we’ll return to Yerevan in the evening
Tour ends in Yerevan

Price includes:

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)
Transportation according the itinerary
Meals and tastings as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Overnights in hotels and guesthouses according to the itinerary (Twin/double room + Single room if the number of participants is odd)
Tickets to all museums, natural reserves and sites
Local guides services
Visa to Karabakh

Price does not include:

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)
Transportation according the itinerary
Meals and tastings as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Overnights in hotels and guesthouses according to the itinerary (Twin/double room + Single room if the number of participants is odd)
Tickets to all museums, natural reserves and sites
Local guides services
Visa to Karabakh

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