When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
Arrival at Zvartnoc International airport (11:30). Meeting with guide. Drive to Yerevan.
We will start the tour with the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a “pink city” 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 “Cascad”. Then we will visit the Manuscript Museum of Armenia, which is called Matenadaran; here all ancient Armenian Manuscripts are kept. Overnight in the hotel. (B/-/-)
Optional
Op. Dinner at the traditional restaurant with folk music “Tavern Yerevan” – 40 USD p/p
Day 2Yerevan - Sevan – Dilijan – Haghartsin - Yerevan
Breakfast.
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. 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 Sharamberyan Street we will come across with many museums, souvenirs’ markets, small shops and so on. We will also observe two traditional houses built of wood, with tiled roofs and balconies with meticulously carved being typical examples of Dilijan. Visit to Haghartsin monastery. Overnight in Yerevan. (B/-/-)
Optional
Lunch at the local house – 30 USD p/p
Master class of Armenian “Tolma” – 30 USD p/p
Dinner at the traditional restaurant “Tavern Ararat” – 35 USD p/p
Day 3Yerevan - Khor Virap – Areni village – Noravank – Yerevan
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. We will continue our tour 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. Return to Yerevan and overnight there. (B/-/-)
Optional
Lunch at the local restaurant “Arpa Parnas” – 30 USD p/p
Dinner at the traditional restaurant “Tavern Gata” – 35 USD p/p
Day 4Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Breakfast.
Take trip to Garni. This Pagan Temple was 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 – 13th century. Afterwards we will visit 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: “tonir”. In 2015 it has been inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list. Here we will enjoy the “Armenian fast food” with lavash and cheese. Get back to Yerevan and overnight at hotel. (B/L/-)
Optional
Dinner at the traditional restaurant “Tavern Gata” – 35 USD p/p
Day 5Yerevan - Ejmiatsin – Zvartnoc - Departure
Breakfast.
12:00 check out.
We will start the excursion to centuries-old monuments Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. These sites are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin, founded in 303, is the official residence of the Catholicos of Armenia. We’ll continue the trip to Zvartnots Temple, which was built on 7th century by Nerses Builder Catholicos. Transfer to the airport.
Optional
Lunch at the local house – 30 USD p/p
Master class of Armenian pasta “Arishta” and sweet “Gata” – 30 USD p/p
Tour Details
Departure & Arrival Location
Yerevan international airport Zvartnots
Inclusions
Professional English-speaking guide service during the tour
When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
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