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3-Day Tour to Western Armenia | Ani, Mush, Kars, Van

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Start | End time: 02:00 | 00:00

Duration:3 days

Type of tour :special

Group size:14+

Language :Armenian

Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

Join our long-awaited journey to Western Armenia and trace the spiritual and historical roots of the Armenian people.

Discover Ani, Mush, Kars, and Van—cities rich with Armenian soul and heritage. Along the way, we’ll reconnect with our ancestral legacy and reflect on our historical losses and achievements.

Important to Know:

After confirmation, participants must send a passport copy and bring the original (valid at least 3 months from tour start)

Bring USD in advance; currency exchange is only possible in Kars

Hotels are centrally located; free time for walking after tours (safe)

Straying from the group is not allowed

Armenian flags are prohibited to avoid provocation

Candle lighting is only allowed at Akhtamar’s Holy Cross Church

At Ani, wear long pants and comfortable closed shoes

Recommended items:

✓ hat,

✓ sunglasses,

✓ warm clothes,

✓ raincoat,

✓ sunscreen,

✓ first aid kit,

✓ flashlight,

✓ extra shoes and clothing

Swimming in Lake Van is allowed (best season: June–September)

Bus seats are not reserved in advance

Breakfast is buffet-style; lunches are from a set menu

Inclusions

Two-way transfer

Overnight stay at a 3/4* hotels

Meal (x2)

Guide

Boat tour fee

Van Fortress Entrance fee

Entrance fees: Ani city – 8 EUR, Akhtamar Island – 12 EUR.

Exclusions

Visa fee: for RA (Armenian) citizens – 17,000 AMD, for US citizens – 110 USD. Citizens of European countries and Russia do not require a visa.

Dinners and breakfast on the first day are not included.

Tour

Program

1. Ardahan | Border Crossing

We’ll reach the Akhalkalaki–Ardahan checkpoint via Bavra. Armenian driver to Akhalkalaki, then continue with a Kurdish driver and vehicle.

2. Lake Cildir (Tsovakn Hyusiso)

Our first stop in Western Armenia. Known for its freshwater, we’ll have breakfast by the lake. Bring food and water in advance.

3. Ani

Walking tour (~3 hours): Ani Cathedral, Church of the Redeemer, St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Church of the Holy Apostles, Abughamrents St. Gregory, Tigran Honents Church, city walls.

4. Kars

Visit Kars Fortress, Church of the Apostles, Vardan Bridge, site of poet Charents’ former home, old Armenian quarter.

5. Shepherd’s Bridge

Bridge at the junction of Araks and Murts Rivers, near the Erzrum–Mush road. Not in use now.

6. Mush

Overnight stay in Mush.