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ARMENIA / 8 days
8 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: 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 3* Hotel
Day 2: Day 2: Yerevan- Ejmiatsin – Zvartnoc- Parakar -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 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. Drive to Parakar village and at a local house we will have lunch and will enjoy the cooking master class of Armenian desserts “gata” and “Sudzukh”. The show will by run by a famous Armenian TV star. The active participants will get gifts by the host. Drive back to Yerevan. (B, L).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 3: 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 3* Hotel
Day 4: Day 4: Yerevan -Sevan –Dilijan /135 km 2 hours 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
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. Overnight in Dilijan. (B)
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 5: Day 5: Dilijan - Sanahin – Haghpat – Yerevan /270 km 5 hours drive /
Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat Armenia
Breakfast. 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 ’’Sanahin’’ 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. Get back to Yerevan. Overnight. (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 6: Day 6: Yerevan /city tour /50 km 50 min. drive and approx. 6 hours’ tour /
Stop At: Yerevan History Museum, Argishti 1/1, Yerevan 0015 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 3* Hotel
Day 7: Day 7: 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. 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: “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)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 8: Day 8: 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: 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 3* Hotel
Day 2: Day 2: Yerevan- Ejmiatsin – Zvartnoc- Parakar -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 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. Drive to Parakar village and at a local house we will have lunch and will enjoy the cooking master class of Armenian desserts “gata” and “Sudzukh”. The show will by run by a famous Armenian TV star. The active participants will get gifts by the host. Drive back to Yerevan. (B, L).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 3: 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 3* Hotel
Day 4: Day 4: Yerevan -Sevan –Dilijan /135 km 2 hours 15 min. drive /
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
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. Overnight in Dilijan. (B)
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 5: Day 5: Dilijan - Sanahin – Haghpat – Yerevan /270 km 5 hours drive /
Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat Armenia
Breakfast. 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 ’’Sanahin’’ 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. Get back to Yerevan. Overnight. (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 6: Day 6: Yerevan /city tour /50 km 50 min. drive and approx. 6 hours’ tour /
Stop At: Yerevan History Museum, Argishti 1/1, Yerevan 0015 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 3* Hotel
Day 7: Day 7: 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. 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: “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)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 8: Day 8: 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
- 7x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Accomodation in hotels in DBL rooms / 7 nights
- Professional English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- AC Transportation / 2-4 pax- Mini van, 5-13 pax- Mercedes Sprinter, 14-20 pax, Mercedes Atego /
- All entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the program;
- A bottle of water per day per person;
- Wine factory visit and degustation - Day 3
- Master class of Armenian desserts
- Master class of “lavash”
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Map
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots International Airport
- Entry/Admission - The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
- Entry/Admission - Khor Virap
- Entry/Admission - Monastery Sevanavank
- Entry/Admission - Haghpat Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Yerevan History Museum
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Original
30%
Cultural
25%
Sport
20%
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