Day 1
Morning arrival in Yerevan. We will pick you up at the airport and check you into your hotel. Afterward, we will take a guided city tour. We will see the picturesque Republic Square, visit the History Museum of Armenia, stroll through Freedom Square—home to the Opera House—and then visit the Cascade Complex, where you can admire views of Mount Ararat. Finally, we will visit the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Manuscripts.

Day 2
In the morning, we will drive to Lake Sevan to begin our hike through the village of Tsaghkashen (a name meaning “built of flowers”). We will walk through flower-filled meadows, passing churches and local shops, as we make our way into the heart of the Geghama Mountains. The route is 7 km long. We will spend the night in tents at an altitude of 2,800 m, from where we will ascend Mount Azhdahak the following day.

Day 3
Azhdahak (3,597 m). We will leave camp early in the morning after breakfast. We will make a slow ascent over easy terrain. The trail becomes quite steep during the final stretch of the hike. The entire route will take approximately 7 hours. At the summit of Azhdahak, there is a crater lake formed by melting snow. We will admire the beautiful panorama, with Mount Ararat, Mount Aragats, and Lake Sevan in the background. We will spend the night in tents.

Day 4
We will drive to the base camp at the foot of Mount Aragats, located at an altitude of 3,200 m. The transfer will take 3 hours. After setting up our tents, we will prepare a delicious dinner and get ready for the summit ascent the next day.

Day 5
We will wake up around midnight and set off after breakfast. Our destination is the highest peak of the Aragats massif—the North Peak—at 4,095 m. The ascent to the summit takes five hours. Initially, we will gain altitude gradually until we reach a pass from which we can spot our goal. A long descent awaits us before we begin climbing again. Depending on the time of year, some sections of the route may be snow-covered, particularly the hollow we will cross on the way to the summit. After reaching the summit, we will return to camp to rest, eat, and spend the night.

Day 6
Return to Yerevan to continue exploring the area. Trip to Tsitsernakaberd Hill (“Swallow’s Hill”), the site commemorating the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Turks in 1915. We will visit the memorial and the museum. Afterward, we will return to the city to visit local bazaars, where we can sample and purchase handicrafts and local delicacies.

Day 7
After breakfast, we will head south to visit Khor Virap Monastery, one of Armenia’s main tourist attractions. The monastery offers an unforgettable view of the snow-capped slopes of the biblical Mount Ararat. For those interested, a visit to the Ararat Cognac Factory and Museum—including a tasting—is scheduled for the return trip.

Day 8
Transfer to the airport. Return home.

The price includes:
All transfers, accommodation in hotels and campsites, food and drinks at the campsites near Azhdahak and Aragats, packed lunches, a guide.

The price does not include:
Airfare, insurance, food and drinks consumed in the city, personal expenses, and entrance fees to tourist attractions (approx. €50).