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ARMENIA / 6 days
6 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival / 30 km, 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at the Zvartnoc airport and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* Hotel
Day 2: Yerevan – St. Gayane – St. Hripsime – Zvartnoc - Yerevan / 70 km, 1 hour 10 min. drive /
Stop At: The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the excursion to centuries-old monuments. We will visit the Churches of Saint Gayane and Hripsime. St. Gayane churche’s design has remained unchanged despite partial renovations of the dome and some ceilings in 1652. Saint Hripsime Church is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat. The current structure was completed in 618 AD.
We’ll continue the trip to Zvartnots Temple, which was built on 7th century by Nerses Builder. Currently there are only ruins of Zvartnots, but which has not lost its mystery over the years. Drive back to Yerevan. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* Hotel
Day 3: Yerevan – Khor Virap –Noravank – Areni - Yerevan / 265 km, 4 hours 25 min. drive /
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat 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. 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. On our way back we will visit village Areni which is considered to be an important center of wine production industry. You are welcome to taste its excellent wine. Return to Yerevan and overnight there. (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 4: Yerevan /city tour /50 km 50 min. drive and approx. 6 hours’ tour /
Stop At: Yerevan Brandy Factory, Admirala Isakova ave 2, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Breakfast. 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. Then we should visit Erebuni museum and Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. Overnight in the hotel. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 5: Yerevan - Garni –Geghard - Yerevan / 90km, 1.5 hours’ drive/
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
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. Get back to Yerevan and overnight at hotel. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 6: Departure / 30 km, 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arrival / 30 km, 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at the Zvartnoc airport and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* Hotel
Day 2: Yerevan – St. Gayane – St. Hripsime – Zvartnoc - Yerevan / 70 km, 1 hour 10 min. drive /
Stop At: The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia
Breakfast. We will start the excursion to centuries-old monuments. We will visit the Churches of Saint Gayane and Hripsime. St. Gayane churche’s design has remained unchanged despite partial renovations of the dome and some ceilings in 1652. Saint Hripsime Church is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat. The current structure was completed in 618 AD.
We’ll continue the trip to Zvartnots Temple, which was built on 7th century by Nerses Builder. Currently there are only ruins of Zvartnots, but which has not lost its mystery over the years. Drive back to Yerevan. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* Hotel
Day 3: Yerevan – Khor Virap –Noravank – Areni - Yerevan / 265 km, 4 hours 25 min. drive /
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat 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. 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. On our way back we will visit village Areni which is considered to be an important center of wine production industry. You are welcome to taste its excellent wine. Return to Yerevan and overnight there. (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 4: Yerevan /city tour /50 km 50 min. drive and approx. 6 hours’ tour /
Stop At: Yerevan Brandy Factory, Admirala Isakova ave 2, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Breakfast. 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. Then we should visit Erebuni museum and Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. Overnight in the hotel. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 5: Yerevan - Garni –Geghard - Yerevan / 90km, 1.5 hours’ drive/
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
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. Get back to Yerevan and overnight at hotel. (B)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 5* hotel
Day 6: Departure / 30 km, 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 5x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Accomodation in hotels in DBL rooms
- Professional English speaking guide
- AC Transportation
- All entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the program
- A bottle of water per day per person
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots International Airport
- Entry/Admission - The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
- Entry/Admission - Khor Virap
- Entry/Admission - Yerevan Brandy Factory
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Air Tickets
- Visits outside the program
- Other meals not mentioned in the program
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
60%
Original
30%
Cultural
25%
Adrenaline
20%
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