Vorotan Gorge | Old Harjis

This time we head to the Vorotan Gorge to discover the village of Hin Harzhis. From there, our trail will lead to the Church of St. Minas, after which we will continue our hike to the Church of King Alan. We will end the hike in the historical village of Tatev. ## The hike is of medium difficulty, the total length is about 13 km. It is recommended to wear hiking boots and comfortable clothing, have a protective hat and sunglasses, food and water for 1 day (2-3 l), warm outerwear, a raincoat, replacement shoes, walking sticks, a first aid kit and a flashlight.

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Ora inizio | Ora fine: 07:00:00 | 22:00:00

Lingua: Inglese, Russo, Armeno, Francese, Tedesco

Durata dell'accordo: 1 Giorno

Punto di partenza | Punto di arrivo: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

Tipo di viaggio: Gruppo

Dimensioni del gruppo: 12

Incluso

Transport
Guide service (if there are foreign participants, the tour may be conducted in two languages)

Programma del tour

Giorno 1

Fermarsi 1.Old Harjis

Old Harjis is a medieval settlement located in the Syunik Province, near Tatev. It is known for its stone dwellings, scenic nature, and historic atmosphere, making it an intriguing destination for hikes and exploration.

Fermarsi 2.The Saint Minas Church

The Saint Minas Church is located in the village of Halidzor in the Syunik Province and was built in 1611. It is a single-nave hall made of local tuff stone and is a fine example of medieval Armenian architecture.

Fermarsi 3.The Alan King Church

The Alan King Church, also known as the Alan King's Sanctuary, is a medieval architectural complex located in the Syunik Province of Armenia, near the ancient village of Hin Harjis, on the left bank of the Vorotan River Gorge. It is situated approximately 7 km west of Halidzor village and 2 km southeast of Harjis village.

Fermarsi 4.Tatev village

Tatev is one of the oldest settlements in Armenia, founded in the 4th century. It is located in the Syunik Province, on the right bank of the Vorotan River, at an altitude of 1560–1660 meters above sea level, on a high plateau. The village is situated about 1 km away from the Tatev Monastery.