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Armenia
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Kotayk Province
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Aragyugh
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Tours & Activities
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Armenian Heritage
5 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival: transfer to the hotel
Pass By: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
You arrive in Yerevan, and you're met by our Feel Armenia team. Welcome to Armenia!
You will be transferred to your hotel. As you will be quite tired after the flight(s), we haven't planned anything for this day. Instead, you will stay at the hotel, relax and get prepared for the upcoming days.
What is next?
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Yerevan-Khor Virap- Echmiadzin-Zvartnots-Yerevan
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
In the first Christian country, monasteries are undoubtedly magnificent, and every single one is different and incomparable. So, let’s start a journey to Khor Virap, where the very first tortures over Grigor the Illuminator. You will savour the view of the monastery, the biblical mountain Ararat and will know a lot about the origins of Christianity in the world. By the way, Khor Virap means ‘deep dungeon’. Do you know why?
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
The spiritual city is waiting for you. The next stop will be at Echmiadzin where you will touch the roots of Christianity. You will see the first monastery in the world and visit a museum. A lot of valuable and highly important pieces of art are kept there such as the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ and the relics of Noah's Ark in a reliquary.
And not far from Echmiadzin, another piece of artwork stands in ruins but that doesn’t spoil its beauty and perfect harmony with the surroundings. Zvartnots will be in front of you and Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
And not far from Echmiadzin, another piece of artwork stands in ruins but that doesn’t spoil its beauty and perfect harmony with the surroundings. Zvartnots will be in front of you and Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yerevan-Goshavank - Haghartsin –Sevanavank-Yerevan
Stop At: Goshavank Monastery, Gosh Armenia
You are going to have an incredible trip and discover other gems of Armenia in the Tavush region. Goshavank is a monastery built in the 10th-12th centuries. It has served as a school and a significant cultural centre for centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
Not far from Goshavank, Haghartsin stands in the green-green forest. The monastery was built in the 13th century. The ambience and amazing scenery take you to another world of peace, harmony and inner relaxation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
Last but not least, you will see and feel the breath of the blue eyes of Armenia, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula. The monastery dates back to the ninth century. The beauty of the lake and the mystery existing in the monastery Sevanavank are compelling.
Then, you are heading to Yerevan, the capital city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Yerevan -Garni-Geghard- Yerevan
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
We go on a special trip to Garni and Geghard where two religions stand side by side. Garni is the only pagan temple existing in Armenia. Just next to it, the basis of a church is and behind these two are the breathtaking mountains and the Garni Canyon. Enjoy the touching sounds of Armenian national instrument duduk.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
From Garni take the way to Geghard monastery, the amazing construction hidden in the mountains. Geghard is a 4th-century construction on the bank of the Azat River. Get to know the amazing history of the monastery and not only.
You will be back to Yerevan and have the chance to walk in the city or go shopping in the local markets called Vernissage and Gum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Departure
Pass By: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
This is the last day of your trip. We have to say goodbye to each other with the hope of seeing you again very soon.
You will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arrival: transfer to the hotel
Pass By: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
You arrive in Yerevan, and you're met by our Feel Armenia team. Welcome to Armenia!
You will be transferred to your hotel. As you will be quite tired after the flight(s), we haven't planned anything for this day. Instead, you will stay at the hotel, relax and get prepared for the upcoming days.
What is next?
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Yerevan-Khor Virap- Echmiadzin-Zvartnots-Yerevan
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
In the first Christian country, monasteries are undoubtedly magnificent, and every single one is different and incomparable. So, let’s start a journey to Khor Virap, where the very first tortures over Grigor the Illuminator. You will savour the view of the monastery, the biblical mountain Ararat and will know a lot about the origins of Christianity in the world. By the way, Khor Virap means ‘deep dungeon’. Do you know why?
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
The spiritual city is waiting for you. The next stop will be at Echmiadzin where you will touch the roots of Christianity. You will see the first monastery in the world and visit a museum. A lot of valuable and highly important pieces of art are kept there such as the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ and the relics of Noah's Ark in a reliquary.
And not far from Echmiadzin, another piece of artwork stands in ruins but that doesn’t spoil its beauty and perfect harmony with the surroundings. Zvartnots will be in front of you and Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
And not far from Echmiadzin, another piece of artwork stands in ruins but that doesn’t spoil its beauty and perfect harmony with the surroundings. Zvartnots will be in front of you and Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yerevan-Goshavank - Haghartsin –Sevanavank-Yerevan
Stop At: Goshavank Monastery, Gosh Armenia
You are going to have an incredible trip and discover other gems of Armenia in the Tavush region. Goshavank is a monastery built in the 10th-12th centuries. It has served as a school and a significant cultural centre for centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
Not far from Goshavank, Haghartsin stands in the green-green forest. The monastery was built in the 13th century. The ambience and amazing scenery take you to another world of peace, harmony and inner relaxation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
Last but not least, you will see and feel the breath of the blue eyes of Armenia, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula. The monastery dates back to the ninth century. The beauty of the lake and the mystery existing in the monastery Sevanavank are compelling.
Then, you are heading to Yerevan, the capital city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Yerevan -Garni-Geghard- Yerevan
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
We go on a special trip to Garni and Geghard where two religions stand side by side. Garni is the only pagan temple existing in Armenia. Just next to it, the basis of a church is and behind these two are the breathtaking mountains and the Garni Canyon. Enjoy the touching sounds of Armenian national instrument duduk.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
From Garni take the way to Geghard monastery, the amazing construction hidden in the mountains. Geghard is a 4th-century construction on the bank of the Azat River. Get to know the amazing history of the monastery and not only.
You will be back to Yerevan and have the chance to walk in the city or go shopping in the local markets called Vernissage and Gum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Departure
Pass By: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
This is the last day of your trip. We have to say goodbye to each other with the hope of seeing you again very soon.
You will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 3x Lunch
- Transportation
- Transfer from/to the airport
- Bottled water
- Duduk Concert in Garni
- Entrance fees and local guides
- Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Not included
- Accommodation
- Dinners
- Any personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
55%
Original
15%
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