Upcoming Departures
ANI VAN KARS AGHTAMAR BERKRI MOUNT ARARAT
Visit Western Armenia (Eastern Turkey) where You can discover rich Armenian cultural and historical heritage. 3 day tour to Western Armenia will let you visit Ani, Van & Aghtamar, Mush*, Kars, Bayazed, Berkri, Basen*, Mount Ararat from “the other side” and other important places of Armenian history. Hamshen Tour is a professional travel agency focused on tours to Historical Armenia and our company is doing its best to provide quality service, the best in Armenia. We have English-speaking experienced guides.
PROGRAM
Day 1 – Magnificent Ani and Biblical Ararat
Passing Gyumri and Bavra, then Javakhk (Georgia)
– Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir) Lake,
Lunch in Kars
– Ani: Cathedral, Honents, Abughamrents, Prkich, Gagkashen, Arakelots Churches, City Walls, other places,
– Passing the city of Igdir, Araks River, Turkish-Armenian Border,
– Mt. Ararat (passing by the slopes of the mountain),
– Daroink (Bayazed) Fortress,
Dinner in Bayazed
Hotel in Bayazed or Berkri
Day 2 – Van Dream
Breakfast at hotel
– Berkri Waterfall,
– Mher’s Door,
– Van: Van Cats, Van Fortress, Urartian Mausoleum, Cuneiform inscriptions,
Lunch near lake – “Vana tarekh” (Van Fish),
– Aghtamar Island, Holly Cross Church, Swimming in Lake Van,
Hotel in Mush* or in Bayazed / Berkri
Day 3 – Sweet Mush* and Strong Kars
Breakfast at hotel
– Mush: Old Armenian Quarter, St. Marine Church*,
– Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) River, Mush Valley, Sulukh Bridge*,
– Basen: Araks River and Hoviv Bridge*,
– Sarighamish Forests,
Lunch in Kars
– Kars: Kars Fortress, St Apostle’s Church, Vardan Bridge, House of Yeghishe Charents,
Back to Yerevan
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Price: 139 USD.
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Price includes:
– Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels (Beyazid: Tehran Boutique / Ertur Boutique, Berkri: Royal Gokdem; Mush: Diyar Paris* / Dap* / Mir Saray*),
– Transportation in new minibuses (15-18 people, Mercedes Sprinter/Volkswagen Crafter),
– 2 meals in a day (1st day: lunch and dinner, 2nd and 3rd days: breakfast and lunch),
– Ferry in Lake Van,
– Tour guide in Armenian with English summaries (well-known Armenian Turkologists and Historians),
– Entrance Fees for all sights.
Price does not include:
– Visa Fee for Turkey,
– Travel Insurance,
– Additional tours.