From Yerevan to Gyumri, we pass the Armenian-Georgian Border Crossing Bavra to enter Javakhk. Leaving Akhalkalaki and crossing the Armenian-Turkish border, we head for Kars, to visit the Church of the Holy Apostles, the Fortress of Kars, the Medieval Bridge “Vardana”, the house of Yeghishe Charents, and then explore the city streets to feel the spirit of the ancient Armenian city of Kars. We go to Igdir, the birth-place of Drastamat Kanayan (Dro), the well-known political and military figure. Then, on the downhill of Mount Ararat, past Kharaba Bazar we drive to Bayazet. Along the way our eyes will rest upon the magnificent sight of Mount Ararat from the reverse side, while Bayazet will offer us the ancient citadel of Daroink. Then we visit the palace of Ishak-Pasha which is a fusion of the Persian, Arabian and Armenian architectural styles. From Bayazet we set out for the city of Van, breaking the journey at the waterfall of Berkri. We stop at a hotel in the City of Van.

Next morning, we set out for the monastery complex Varagavank on Mountain Varag, proceeding to the “Doors of Mher” – a gate carved in the rock, retaining the cuneiform inscriptions. Then we will see the Fortress of Van and the House of Van Cats. Thence we set out for the Island of Akhtamar, to see the Church of the Holy Cross. On the way back we will have degustation of “Vana Tarekh”, the only species of fish inhabiting Lake Van. We stop at a hotel in the City of Mush.

Next morning we set out for the old town of Mush, to see the Old Armenian Quarter and the Armenian Graveyard, as well as St. Mary’s Church, the Historical Bridge of Sulukh, the death place of Gevorg Chaush, the War Hero of the Armenian Liberation movement. Leaving Mush, then we go to Erzurum, to see the Byzantine citadel of Theodupolis, to have a look at the Mausoleum of Chifte Minare (a religious school), as well as the edifice of Sanasar College. From Erzurum we head for Kars, making a stop at the confluence of the rivers Araks and Murts, where Shepherd’s Bridge (Hovvi Kamurj) is located. For the night we stop at a hotel in Kars.

We go to the Medieval Capital of Armenia – Ani in the morning. Having explored the millennium-old churches. From Ani we go back to Armenia. In the evening we arrive in Yerevan.