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We will start our cycling tour as we pass the Yerevan border. Then we will visit the Khor Virap monastery where we will have a nice mountain view at the Mount Ararat, near the border of Turkey. Then we drive to Zangakatoun village, the highest peak Tukh Manuk and after that we cycle to the Areni village. Stop and taste of a famous Armenian wine at the wine festival. Drive to Noravank monastery. Overnight at Arpa hotel in Eghegnadzor.

Day 2:

After breakfast we drive south approximately 50km, as we ascend the mountains until the Bells of Syunik. Stop, have fun and talk with friendly villagers and start cycling to Karahunj, an ancient observatory. Have a lunch in the middle of the trip then bicycling to Devil's Bridge. Visit the Tatev monastery. Optionally enjoy travelling with a brand new aerial tramway. Overnight at Christy Hotel in Goris.

Day 3:

We start early in the morning, as the day will be hard. Drive to pass Selim Caravansaray. Start from the top of the mountain until Martuni. Lake Sevan, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Overnight at Blue Sevan Resort.

Day 4:

Cycling to the forested and beautiful Dilijan city, Goshavank and Haghartsin monasteries. Overnight at Dghyak Pansion in Dilijan.

Day 5:

Drive to Molokan's (milk drinkers) village Lermontovo and start cycling to Vanadzor. On the way back to Yerevan stop and visit the biggest bakery in Aparan to see how we make an Armenian bread called Lavash. Cycling to Yerevan. Don't forget to stop and taste fresh Armenian fruits, Sujukh and watermelon. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 6:

City tour of Yerevan: On the last day, we can visit the Matenadaran, Cascade, Opera House, Republic Square, Genocide Museum and the Gum Market. Optionally we can skip the city tour and cycle to Garni pagan temple and Geghard Spear monastery.

Included in the price:

• air transfers

• guiding fees

• car petroly

• accomodation

• breakfast and lunch

Additional information

Please note:

Each day of our tour begins with cycling about 20 and more km until we reach a sightseeing place. If it is hard to ascend the mountain, we put the bikes into a minibus.

автор: русский гид Erik Davtyan