• Karvachar mountains, hot waters ◻️
• Gandzasar complex, Vank village ◻️
• Evening walk in Stepanakert ◻️

We leave at 7:00 am and drive to Artsakh via Yerevan, Gavar, Vardenis, Sotq highway. Then we pass through the mountains of Karvachar that have incomparable beauty and the gorge of River Tartar, where together with our history major guides we will hear heroic episodes of Artsakh's struggle for freedom.
Then we stop by the hot springs of Karvachar. This place was badly damaged during the war, but today it is breathing new life and giving positive energy. Those who wish may go into hot waters, get refreshed in natural pools, the composition of which is similar to the healing mineral waters of the famous Czech Karlovy Vary (you should have a swimsuit, towel, flip flops).
We continue our journey from Mets Kvenk historical province of Artsakh to Mets Aranq province. On the way we will pass through Martakert region's Drmbon village and water reservoir. Up the Khachenaget river we reach the wonder of Artsakh - Gandzasar. Built in the 13th century, this magnificent monastery is considered one of the masterpieces of Armenian architecture. Touring the Monastic Complex we will hear the history of the monastery on the spot and discover its mysteries. We also visit the village of Vank, where we will see an unusual natural image of a lion on a rock.
We continue our route to the capital Stepanakert, where we can feel Tamanyan's spirit everywhere, he had drawn the first plan for the construction of the city along with Yerevan. An evening walk in the center of Stepanakert. Overnight at a hotel in Stepanakert or Shushi.

• Shushi's fortres and churches - Ghazanchetsots and "Green Saint" ◻️
• Heavenly Hunot Gorge - Zontikner ◻️
• "Grandma Grandpa" monument ◻️
• Wonderful Dadivank ◻️

We take a tour to the historical fortress of Shushi. Accompanied by a guide, we will get acquainted with thис ancient Armenian city, walk along historical streets, and feel the breath of the late Armenian Middle Age. Next, we will visit the pearl of Artsakh, the Church of the Holy Savior Gazanchetsots, where we will reveal its history and construction secrets. Then we will go to the famous “Green Saint” or the Church of John the Baptist, built in the 19th century.
After the excursion in Shushi next in our program is a hike to Hunot Gorge (in case there is no rain), which is famous for its heavenly beauty. We will walk along the picturesque forest trail for about an hour and get to this unique miracle of Artsakh - the Mossy Stone or "Umbrellas". Those who want to take this hike will need comfortable shoes, preferably sports ones.
Having enjoyed the beauty of "Umbrellas", we will drive to Stepanakert, where we will stop at the "Grandmother Grandfather" monument called also "We Are Our Mountains" - a symbol of Artsakh.
From here, continuing our journey through the historical province of Metz Quenk of Artsakh, we head to the wonderful Dadivank or Hutavank, which seems to have merged with the surrounding nature. During the tour, our historian guides will present a lot of interesting information about the Dadivank monastic complex, you will feel the lively historical spirit of the thousand-year-old monastery. Dadivank is a silent witness of his time, with ancient history flowing until the times of liberation struggle. This will be our last stop in Artsakh.
Admiring the unforgettable treasures of Artsakh - nature, architecture and a unique atmosphere, learning a lot of interesting facts about its history, in the evening we will return to Yerevan along the Sotk-Karvachar road.