8x Breakfast
8x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Yerevan and...
Hotel accommodation in Yerevan and Regions
Transportation according to program with...
Transportation according to program with high class mini vans /busses
Professional English speaking guide
Professional English speaking guide
HB /as indicated in the...
HB /as indicated in the program/
Entrance fees
Entrance fees
A bottle of water P/P...
A bottle of water P/P per day
Entry/Admission - Zvartnots International Airport
Entry/Admission - Zvartnots International Airport
Entry/Admission - Cafesjian Center for...
Entry/Admission - Cafesjian Center for the Arts
Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Entry/Admission - Khor Virap
Entry/Admission - Khor Virap
Entry/Admission - Tatev Monastery
Entry/Admission - Tatev Monastery
Entry/Admission - Monastery Sevanavank
Entry/Admission - Monastery Sevanavank
Entry/Admission - Monastery of Sanahin
Entry/Admission - Monastery of Sanahin
Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
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Alcohol drinks
Alcohol drinks
Meals not specified
Meals not specified
Extra charges
Extra charges
Personal wastes
Personal wastes
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ยAbout experience
Day 1: Arrival
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at Zvartnoc International airport and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 2: Yerevan City tour
Stop At: Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Tamanyan str. 10 Cascade Complex, Yerevan 0009 Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a โpink cityโ because of the color of the stone it has been built with. So we will visit Republic square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, the park โCascadโ. Then we will visit the Manuscript Museum of Armenia, which is called Matenadaran; here all ancient Armenian Manuscripts are kept. Then we should visit Erebuni museum and Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. We will visit the museum famous Armenian film-director Sergey Parajanov. Here we will see about thousand works: collages, drawings, assemblages, dolls. And besides this we will have to chance to see a short part from his famous film โThe Colour of Pomegranatesโ. Dinner at a traditional Armenian restaurant where you may taste the masterpieces of Armenian cuisine. Overnight in the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 3: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Breakfast. Take trip to Garni. This Pagan Temple built in the 1st century AD. It is the only temple that has been preserves from the Pagan times in Armenia. It was devoted to the god Mihr, who was the god of cleanness. In 1679 it was destroyed by earthquake. In the 1975 the Temple was restored. Then we will continue our trip to Geghard Monastery. Its name came from the legendary lance that was used to pierce the body of Christ. It has been kept here for centuries. Though the exact foundation of the monastery is unknown, the present complex was built in the mid โ 13th century. Afterwards we will a local house where you will have the chance to see and participate in the preparation of Armenian national bread: lavash. It is a very thin, usually sold in very large forms. It is usually cooked in a ground oven: โtonir''. In 2015 it has been inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list. Here we will enjoy the โArmenian fast foodโ with lavash and cheese. Lunch. Besides this here we will see how clay things are being made. We can also participate in this process and take a memory with us. Get back to Yerevan and overnight at hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Karahunj - Goris
Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
Breakfast. Take trip to Khor Virap Monastery (4-18th cc.). This monastery is very prominent because of its history; Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia, has been imprisoned there about 13 years as at that time there was a prison in the place of the monastery. Here we can enjoy the spectacular view of the sacred Ararat Mountain - an immortal symbol of Armenia. After Khor Virap we will drive to Armenian Wine Village Areni. This village is very famous with its red wine. Visit the wine factory of the village where we will have wine degustation. Continue the trip to Noravank - a monastery of XII century situated among amazing sheer rocks on the bench of a twisty gorge. This is the only monastery where we may find a unique sculpture of Father God. In Noravank we will have a meeting with the priest who will tell you about the religious life and traditions of Armenia. We will explore the ancient observatory of Karahunj quite similar to Stonehenge in England. The columns sit like soldiers on a hill. The 204 stones near Sisian have been ascribed with mystical, fertility and cosmic powers, but rarely have ancient monuments caused such a sensation in astronomical circles. Drive to Goris. Overnight in Goris.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 5: Goris - Tatev - Khndzoresk - Goris
Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Highway 45, Tatev 3218 Armenia
Breakfast. We will continue our trip visiting the monastic complex of Tatev. The complex was found within the ages of 9-13. Formerly it was a very famous educational center in Armenia and all famous contemporary scientists and philosophers were educated there. It used to accept students from abroad as well. Here we can use the worldโs longest rope way, which has length of 5700 m. Visit the cave village of Khndzoresk. After all drive to Goris. Check in the hotel. Dinner at a local house where we will enjoy the specific meals typical to that region. And everything will be accompanied by the beautiful music played by the host. In the evening you may enjoy the night view of the small city which is very beautiful.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 6: Goris - Selim - Noraduz - Sevan - Dilijan
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
Breakfast. Today we are going to pass the pathways that have been used by the travellers of Great Silk Road. We will drive through the Selim Caravanserai, which served as an important center of exchange, trade and for overnight during the times of Great Silk Road. Here we can see the immortal tracks of world history. Visit to Noraduz. After here we will drive to Lake Sevan which is one of the largest lakes in the world. It stands out with its sweet and astonishingly blue water. Here we can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful lake. Another surprise is expected for our tourists; we will have a cruise in Lake Sevan and take the chance to admire the beauty of blue pearl of Armenian highland. Lunch, during which we will taste the โIshkhanโ fish of Lake Sevan. This fish is an irreplaceable phenomenon in Armenian Culinary culture. Then we will visit Sevanavank Monastery which is situated on Sevan Peninsula. There are 2 monasteries actually; one of them is destroyed but the other stands still. They have been built in the middle Ages, around 10th century. Then we will drive to Dilijan. Walking along the Sharambeyan Street, which is one of the oldest streets of the city, we may buy souvenirs and see the life of the small city. During the walk you will breathe the clean mountain air. After this relaxing walk we will have dinner at a local family and taste the traditional meals of this region. And you may continue enjoying your rest in the garden playing Armenian game โNardiโ with a cup of excellent wine. Overnight in Dilijan.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 7: Dilijan - Sanahin - Haghpat - Yerevan
Stop At: Monastery of Sanahin, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia
Today we will visit two unique masterpieces of Armenian architecture of X-XIV centuries: the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Literally the name โโSanahinโโ in Armenian means "this one is older than the other," which probably means that this monastery is older of than Haghpat. These two monasteries are very close to each other and can be easily seen from one to the other. Both are located on an uneven plateau, separated by a deep crack formed by a small river that flows into the river Debed. Haghpat Monastery was one of the largest religious, cultural and educational centers of medieval Armenia. After all we will taste Armenian national dishes in the beautiful restaurant when we are back to Yerevan.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 8: Yerevan - Ejmiatsin - Zvartnoc - Yerevan
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Yerevan-Vagharshapat Highway Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the excursion to centuries-old monuments Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. These sites are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. Zvartnots Temple was built in 7th century by Nerses Builder Catholicos. Here we will enjoy the fantastic concert by the choir, which will be organized by our company by your group. We will enjoy the music of Classical Armenian Music of world famous composers. The choir consists of Operate Professional Singers. Our next step is the spiritual center of Armenia: Ejmiatsin. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin, founded in 303, is the official residence of the Catholicos of Armenia. We will also visit the museum of Ejmiatsin where a small part of Noahโs ark is kept. After all get back to Yerevan. Short rest in the hotel. In the evening you may enjoy the night life of modern Yerevan. Dinner at a very beautiful restaurant. Overnight in Yerevan.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 9: Departure
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Say goodbye to Armenia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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