C'est un plaisir de vous accueillir à l'agence de voyages Silk Road Armenia. Notre circuit promet d'être inoubliable. Nous découvrirons la production et la dégustation de fruits secs arméniens. Nous visiterons ensuite le monastère de Sagmossavank, situé au bord des gorges du Kasakh, qui offre un paysage tout simplement magnifique. Nous admirerons également le monument à l'alphabet arménien. Nous nous dirigerons ensuite vers la mystérieuse forteresse médiévale d'Amberd (VIIe-XIIIe siècles apr. J.-C.), construite sur le versant du mont Aragats (4 091 mètres d'altitude). De là, vous pourrez admirer deux montagnes à la fois : l'Aragats et l'Ararat.
Points forts
13 jours
Proposé en Russe (Русский) & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
13 jours
Proposé en Russe (Русский) & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Service de prise en charge/dépose
Air-conditioned vehicle
Service de guide
chauffeur professionnel
Repas
Informations importantes
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Des sièges pour bébé spécialisés sont disponibles
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs souffrant de lésions de la colonne vertébrale
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Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
Politique d'annulation
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C'est un plaisir de vous accueillir à l'agence de voyages Silk Road Armenia. Notre circuit promet d'être inoubliable. Nous découvrirons la production et la dégustation de fruits secs arméniens. Nous visiterons ensuite le monastère de Sagmossavank, situé au bord des gorges du Kasakh, qui offre un paysage tout simplement magnifique. Nous admirerons également le monument à l'alphabet arménien. Nous nous dirigerons ensuite vers la mystérieuse forteresse médiévale d'Amberd (VIIe-XIIIe siècles apr. J.-C.), construite sur le versant du mont Aragats (4 091 mètres d'altitude). De là, vous pourrez admirer deux montagnes à la fois : l'Aragats et l'Ararat.
DAY 1: ArrivayL Baku
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Baku.
2 heures
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Birdwatching Gobustan
DAY 2: Gobustan – Baku
Breakfast
Gobustan
Excursion to Gobustan, famous for its prehistoric rock carvings. Discover over 4,000 petroglyphs dating back more than 12,000 years, depicting hunting scenes, rituals, and ancient life.
Baku City Tour
Return to Baku for a city tour with views over Baku Bay and Upland Park. Explore the UNESCO-listed Inner City, visit the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
Continue to the Carpet Museum to see traditional Azerbaijani crafts, then enjoy a walk along Baku Boulevard.
Overnight in Baku
2 heures
3
Shamaha-Pirqulu Road
DAY 3: Baku–Shamaha–Sheki
Breakfast
Kish
Departure to Sheki (350 km from Baku), one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. On the way, stop in the village of Kish. This village is very famous for its numerous Christian monuments: the Albanian Church (6th–7th century) and the ancient cemetery.
Shemakha
Visit to the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Shemakha Mosque. Continue with a visit to the synagogue in Oguz and the 6th-century church.
Sheki
Continue to Sheki, an ancient city on the Silk Road, surrounded by mountains and oak forests. Arrival at the hotel.
Overnight in Baku.
2 heures
4
Sheki
DAY 4: Sheki-Gurjani-Sighnaghi– Bodbe-Tbilsi
Breakfast
Sheki
City tour of Sheki: visit the 18th-century Khan’s Summer Palace with frescoes and the Historical Museum.
Border Crossing
Transfer to the Azerbaijan–Georgia border (Lagodekhi), change vehicle and guide. Continue to Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine region.
Sighnaghi
Visit Sighnaghi, a charming hilltop town with 18th-century walls and beautiful views over the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
Bodbe Monastery
Visit Bodbe Monastery, an important religious site linked to Saint Nino.
Overnight in Tbilisi
2 heures
5
Tbilissi
DAY 5: Tbilisi CityTour
Breakfast
Tbilisi City Tour
Explore Tbilisi starting from the Old Town. Visit the famous sulfur baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian churches, the synagogue, and the mosque. See the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), the largest in the Caucasus.
Continue to Metekhi Church and enjoy views of the city. Visit Narikala Fortress and St. Nicholas Church with frescoes. Walk through the old streets to Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Church.
Overnight in Tbilisi
3 heures
6
Mtskheta
DAY 6: Tbilisi–Mtskheta–Gori–Uplistsikhe–Tbilisi
Breakfast
Mtskheta
Drive to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari Monastery (6th century) with panoramic views and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), one of the country’s most sacred sites. Both are UNESCO-listed.
Gori
Continue to Gori, known as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. See the Stalin Museum and the hilltop Gori Fortress.
Uplistsikhe
Visit the cave town of Uplistsikhe (1st millennium BC), featuring ancient dwellings, halls, wine cellars, and a rock-cut basilica.
Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi
2 heures
7
Stepantsminda
DAY 7: Tbilisi–Steoantsminda–Gergeti–Ananuri–Tbilisi
Breakfast
Stepantsminda
Drive along the scenic Georgian Military Road to Stepantsminda, with views of Mount Kazbek.
Gergeti Trinity Church
Visit the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century), set at 2,170 m, offering breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Ananuri
Stop at Ananuri Fortress (16th century) by the Aragvi River, known for its towers and churches.
Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi
2 heures
8
Monastère de Haghpat
DAY 8: Tbilisi–Haghpat–Sanahin–Yerevan
Breakfast
Border Crossing
Meet at Sadakhlo border, change guide and vehicle. Continue to Armenia.
Haghpat & Sanahin
Drive to Alaverdi to visit Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries (10th–14th centuries, UNESCO). These two medieval complexes stand on opposite sides of the Debed Gorge and were major cultural and educational centers.
Continue to Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan
3 heures
9
Erevan
DAY 9:City Tour-Yerevan
Breakfast
Yerevan City Tour
Explore Yerevan, known as the “Pink City.” Visit Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, the Opera House, and the Cascade with panoramic views.
Matenadaran
Visit the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, one of the world’s richest repositories of historical texts.
Vernissage Market
Free time at Vernissage market to discover local crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.
Overnight in Yerevan
2 minutes
10
Khor Virap
DAY 10:Yerevan–Khor Virap–Areni–Noravank–Yerevan
Breakfast
Khor Virap
Drive to Khor Virap Monastery, a major pilgrimage site with stunning views of Mount Ararat.
Areni Cave
Visit Areni Cave, known for archaeological discoveries including the world’s oldest wine-making site and leather shoe.
Noravank
Continue to Noravank Monastery (12th–13th centuries), set in a dramatic red rock canyon.
Return to Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan
2 heures
11
Vagharshapat
DAY 11: Yerevan–Zvartnots–Ejmiatsin–Yerevan
Breakfast
Zvartnots & Ejmiatsin
Drive to Ejmiatsin with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (7th century, UNESCO). Continue to Saint Hripsime Church and Ejmiatsin Cathedral, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Brandy Factory
Visit a famous Armenian brandy factory with tasting.
GUM Market
Explore the lively GUM market with local fruits and products.
Return to Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan
4 heures
12
Garni
DAY 12:Yerevan–Garni–Geghard–Sevan–Yerevan
Breakfast
Garni
Drive to Garni to visit the pagan Temple (1st century) and Roman Baths.
Symphony of Stones
Explore Garni Gorge and its unique basalt columns.
Lavash Masterclass
Visit a local home and learn traditional lavash baking.
Geghard
Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), partly carved into rock.
Lake Sevan
Continue to Lake Sevan, the “Pearl of Armenia,” and visit Sevanavank Monastery.
Return to Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan
4 heures
13
Arménie
DAY 13: Departure
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for departure.