Color of Pomegranate (Hiking)

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2021

Arthur george D.

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Yerevan

Armenian (Native), English, Russian

6 days

Private tour (only you and Arthur george D.)

Up to 4 people

The longest hiking trail in Lesser Caucasus called Transcaucasian is about 650km and located in Armenia. Thus Armenia is a Paradise for hikers. This hiking tour is dedicated to the nature and outdoor highlights including master classes of different dishes of the Armenian cuisine. Enjoy yourself choosing this incredible and unforgettable tour.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Yerevan

10:00 AM

Yerevan hotel

Day 1. Charents Arch. Geghard monastery of Spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crusifixion. Garni temple - the only standing Pagan structure in Caucasus. Master class of the Armenian flat bread Lavash. "Stone Symphony" - a monument of the nature in Azat river gorge.

Start to hike from the gorge into Havuts Tar remnants. Loop trail.

Distance 5km. Duration 3 hours. Difficulty: easy.

09:00 AM

Yerevan hotel

Day 2. Lake Sevan - one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. St. Arakelots and St. Karapet churches. Dilijan spa city. Master class of BBQ.

Hike from Parz Lich into Goshavank named after Mkhitar Gosh, the famous Armenian statesman and author of the first criminal code. Point - to - point trail.

Distance 7,5km. Duration 2,5 hours. Difficulty: easy.

Overnight in Dilijan.

08:00 AM

Dilijan hotel

Day 3. Vardenyats Pass (former Selim). Caravansaray. Jewish cemetery in Yeghegis.

Hiking into Smbataberd Fortress and Tsaghats Kar monastery. Loop trail.

Distance 15km. Duration 9 hours. Dificulty: hard.

Overnight in Hermon.

09:00 AM

Lucy Tour hotel

Day 4. Vernashen. Shaki waterfall. Karahunj ancient observatory.

Start to hike from Vernashen into Spitakavor church. Loop trail.

Mulberry vodka master class.

Distance 12km. Duration 8 hours. Difficulty: medium.

Overnight in Goris.

10:00 AM

Goris hotel

Day 5. Old Khndzoresk shivering bridge. 10c Tatev monastery. "Tatever" - the longest double truck reversive cable car in the world (5752m). "Devil's Bridge".

Hike from the Devil's Bridge into the Big Desert of Tatev (Tatev Anapat). Loop trail.

Distance 2,5km. Duration 2 hours. Difficulty: easy.

Overnight in Jermuk.

10:00 AM

Jermuk hotel

Day 6. "Mermaid's Hairs" waterfall in the gorge. Mineral gallery. Noravank monasteey - a masterpiece of the outstanding Armenian architect Momik (13-14cc). Areni cave, a place where the well known oldest leather shoe was discovered. Khor Virap monastery at the Turkish border. Ararat legendary mount panorama. Deep Pit where Gregory the Illuminator had been imprisoned.

Free evening and overnight in Yerevan.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Yerevan

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Airport pickups

Guide fees

Car service

Entrance fees

Sparkling water

What‘s not included

Accommodation

Meals

Tour Important Information

I this tour, you can enjoy hiking in the beautiful nature. Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.

Only available from April to October

Important message from the supplier

Request me for any kind of arrangement.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2021

Arthur george D.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Arthur george D.

Hi there

I am from Armenia, first country on Earth to adopt Christianity as a state religion. Welcome to Armenia, Noah's Home and a Promised Land, a paradise for culture and history explorers, mountain hikers, ski or food and wine lovers.

As for me, I am 59 y.o. private tour guide and driver, mountain hiker and rural tourism organizer for small groups since 2006. High graduated and well educated, punctual and communicable.