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Five-Day Nature Itinerary in Armenia for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Dilijan National Park
    103 km (1 hour 35 minutes) from Zvartnots International Airport

    In the morning, visit Jukhtakvank Monastery, a beautiful 12th-century monastery located in the heart of the national park. In the afternoon, take a hike to the Haghartsin Monastery, a stunning complex surrounded by lush forests and mountain streams. In the evening, return to your hotel in Dilijan and enjoy traditional Armenian cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Lake Sevan
    72 km (1 hour 15 minutes) from Dilijan

    Start your day by visiting Sevanavank Monastery, located on a peninsula that offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic on the lake's shores or take a boat ride. In the evening, watch the sunset from the top of Mount Artanish.

  3. Day 3: Garni Gorge
    47 km (55 minutes) from Lake Sevan

    In the morning, visit the Garni Temple, an impressive 1st-century pagan temple located in the middle of a scenic gorge. In the afternoon, hike through the gorge to the Symphony of Stones, a natural wonder of basalt columns. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Armenian barbecue at a nearby restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Khosrov Forest State Reserve
    31 km (45 minutes) from Garni Gorge

    In the morning, take a guided tour of the reserve's medieval monasteries, including Havuts Tar and Geghardavank. In the afternoon, hike to the Khor Virap Monastery, which offers views of Mount Ararat. In the evening, return to Yerevan and explore the city's nightlife.

  5. Day 5: Mount Aragats
    56 km (1 hour 10 minutes) from Yerevan

    In the morning, drive to the southern peak of Mount Aragats, the highest mountain in Armenia. In the afternoon, hike to the northern peak, passing by a beautiful crater lake. In the evening, return to Yerevan and explore the city's art and culture scene.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Tatev Monastery, located in the southern region of Syunik. The Wings of Tatev is the longest reversible cable car in the world, offering stunning views of the Vorotan River Gorge. You can also take a side trip to the Noravank Monastery, which is located in the Amaghu Valley.

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