5 Days Trip to Shirak Province

Moderate Paced Adventure Friends Trip

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  • Itinerary

    • Day 1
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        Arrival and Local Cuisine
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        Arrive at Shirak International Airport and head to the hotel to freshen up. Then, head to Villa Kars to have a traditional Armenian breakfast. Later in the day, visit the Karas Wines Winery for a wine-tasting tour. edit-icon tick-icon
      • 2
        Explore the City
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        Visit the Marmashen Monastery, a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery. Then, head to the Gyumri City Center to explore the historic architecture and art galleries. edit-icon tick-icon
    • Day 2
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        Discover the Countryside
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        Drive to the Akhtala Monastery, a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery. Then, head to the Dzoraget River Canyon for a scenic hike. End the day with a visit to the Sanahin Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. edit-icon tick-icon
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        Dine at a Local Restaurant
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        Head to the Artik City Center to have lunch at the Artik Street Food Market. In the evening, visit the Ani Plaza Hotel to enjoy a traditional Armenian dinner. edit-icon tick-icon
    • Day 3
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        Adventure in the Mountains
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        Start the day with a visit to the Mount Aragats for a scenic drive and a hike to the top of the mountain. Then, head to the Amberd Fortress, a 7th-century fortress located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. End the day with a visit to the Byurakan Observatory and Planetarium. edit-icon tick-icon
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        Picnic in Nature
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        Have a picnic lunch at the Mount Aragats with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Then, head to the Harichavank Monastery, a 7th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the scenic Ararat Valley. edit-icon tick-icon
    • Day 4
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        Explore the History
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        Visit the Erebuni Fortress, an ancient Urartian fortress located in Yerevan. Then, head to the Matenadaran, a museum of ancient manuscripts and books. End the day with a visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial. edit-icon tick-icon
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        Shop in the Local Market
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        Head to the Vernissage Market in Yerevan to shop for traditional Armenian crafts and souvenirs. In the evening, have dinner at the Cascade Complex, a giant stairway in Yerevan with numerous fountains and sculptures. edit-icon tick-icon
    • Day 5
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        Outdoor Adventures
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        Start the day with a visit to the Garni Temple, a 1st-century Hellenistic temple located in the village of Garni. Then, head to the Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery carved into the side of a mountain. End the day with a visit to the Symphony of Stones, a natural rock formation in the Garni Gorge. edit-icon tick-icon
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        Farewell Dinner
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        Have a farewell dinner at the Yerevan Brandy Company to taste Armenian brandy and enjoy a traditional Armenian dinner. End the trip with a walk in the Republic Square in Yerevan. edit-icon tick-icon