Tatev Tatev Monastery besides Vorotan Gorge
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Highlights:

The Zangezur Mountains of southern Armenia have some of the most evocative landscapes in the country, and we will explore the 11th century Tatev Monastery (pictured above) situated besides the spectacular Vorotan gorge, the cave dwellings of Khndzoresk, and enjoy some wonderful hiking and camping. We return to Yerevan and visit Etchmiadzin, the world's first official Christian church and the pagan temple Garni.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 –2 Yerevan
Arrival in Yerevan, city tour.

Day 3 Lake Sevan & Selim Mountain Pass
Selim mountain pass.and caravanserai (14 c.)

Day 4 – 6 Zangezur Mountains
We'll spend three days in the Zangezur Mountains of southern Armenia, visiting Karahunj ancient observatory and Khndzoresk, and hiking through the Vorotan gorge.

Day 7 - 8 Vayots Dzor
Our journey north will take in Gndevank monastery, Noravank, Khor Virap, St. Hripsime church over two days.

Day 9 - 10 Yerevan
Drive to Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, hiking 5km, free time in Yerevan and departure

Grade

The tour includes 6 days of hiking, from 5 to 14 km per day. Travel between hiking locations is by minibus, so you only need to carry a daypack while hiking.

Equipment & Clothing

When we receive your booking we send you a dossier, which contains a suggested gear and clothing list. If you do have queries at this initial stage please contact us and we will be pleased to offer advice.

Accommodation

4 nights in modern comfortable hotels in Yerevan and Lake Sevan. 5 nights camping in locations throughout Armenia. All tents, sleeping bags, kitchen equipment and food is carried by the guides.

Please note that single rooms are normally only available in hotels – where a single room supplement may apply.

Meal Plan

All meals are provided.

Important Notes

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but we cannot make absolute guarantees! Changes to the itinerary will normally be to introduce an improvement . Weather conditions, road and transport conditions, and the health of walkers can all contribute to changes. The guide will ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy-going nature is an asset!

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General Information

Van-supported walking and hiking in southern Armenia.
10 days/9 nights
Accommodation in hotels, tents.

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Meet/Depart:
Yerevan Airport

Places visited:
Yerevan · Lake Sevan · Selim Caravansarai · Yegheghis village · Karahunj ancient observatory · Khndzoresk caves · Tatevi Anapat monastery · Lernashen village · Vorotnavank monastery · Noravank monastery · Khor Virap monastery · Echmiadzin

Level :
moderate
between 5-14km per day of walking or hiking on paths with some uneven ground and moderate ascent/descent

Dates:
Sunday 23 September – Tuesday 2 October 2007 Available

Group size:
Maximum: 8 Clients Minimum: 2 Clients

Prices for 2007:
Group size 2 or 3 £1,025/€1,529/$1,944
Group size 4 to 8 £845/€1,260 /$1,602

Includes:
All domestic transport, accommodation, meals, airport pickup

Not Included:
International Flights, drinks with meals

Guides:
Matt Malcomson & Andrey Chesnokov

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