Everyone will go on the wait list until trip leaders determine this trip is suitable for you. Must have D4 experience and travel well with others. The outfitter can accommodate 14 people. A deposit is due once you are moved to the event. This will not only be a hiking but also a cultural event. We will explore and learn about the Caucasus region of Europe. Priority may be given to active AOC members known to Lisa or David. You must have D4 experience. Some hikes will be at elevations over 7,000ft. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity. Georgia boasts a wine making history over 8000 years old. We will be visiting several Monasteries & a winery. This trip contemplates being a cultural and physical outing. We plan to explore the rich cultural heritage of the region and to hike the stunning landscapes. This event has two D4 hike. Due to this D4 hike and consecutive days of hiking the event will be labled as a D4. Detailed Itinerary Day 1 October 5th Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. This trip begins with a city tour in Yerevan. During your tour you will have the opportunity to pay your respects at Tsitsernakaberd memorial Park, a solemn monument to the Armenian Genocide. After lunch, you will head to Geghard Cave Monastery, partly carved pure rocks. Garni Pagan Temple is the only one preserved in the Caucasus region. You will also visit the Symphony of Stones in Garni Gorge to see the unique rock formations that look like a giant stone organ. You will be back in Yerevan and have the opportunity to feel the pulse of Yerevan nightlife as our itinerary starting from the second day gets you to the regions to hiking routes of this ancient country. (No hiking) Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan Day 2 October 6th On this day you’ll begin exploration of Southern Armenia. Our first stop will be the Areni wine market where you’ll have a chance to taste one of the famous wines in Armenia. You will continue the trip to the beautiful two- storied Noravank Monastery through the d