  Baku "indignant" at British SUNVIL tour to KarabakhDecember 8, 2007 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British SUNVIL travel agent is launching a 10-day tour to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. The agenda includes tours to the ancient monastery, churches and museum complex of Echmiadzin, the seat of the Supreme Patriarch-Catholicos of all Armenians, to the Sardarapat Memorial celebrating the Armenian victory over the Turkish invaders in 1918, to the spectacular and romantic 7th century fortress of Amberd located 2300 meters above sea level in the mountainous Ashtarak region. The 4th century Hovannavank monastery complex, founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator will also be visited, as well as the 13th century Saghmosavank, famous for it depository of manuscripts.It also includes a full day tour north to Lake Sevan at 1900 meters above sea level with a visit to the 9th century Sevan Monastery and then on to the beautiful mountainous region of Dilijan and a visit to the romantic setting of the 11th century Monastery of Haghartsin. Visit to the Museum of Natural History then on to the unique 1st century Temple at Garni followed by the spectacular 4th-13th century cave monastery of Geghard, considered by many to be superior of that of Petra in Jordan, is also scheduled. On Day 7, the tourists are supposed to set off to Stepanakert, visiting the monasteries of Khor Virap and Noravank on the way. Then through wooded mountains in what is considered to be the historically richest part of Armenia with stops at the spectacular mountain top monastery of Tatev (conditions allowing), at the town of Sissian and the Shake waterfall. Continue on to the town of Shushi before arriving in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno Karabakh. Upon return to Yerevan the visitors will attend the House-Museum of Sergei Parajanov. In response to Baku's "indignation" at Karabakh tours via Armenia, SUNVIL administration said the tourists themselves decide on the route. Details of the tour and information about Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh can be viewed on the agent's web site.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
