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Cultural tour - Armenia
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Day 1: SAGHMOSAVANK-ALPHABET MONUMENT-AMBERD-YEREVAN
Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia
The first stop is SAGHMOSAVANK. It is located in the valley of the picturesque Kasakh Gorge. On the walls and around of this 13th century gorgeous church you can see the God Vahagn’s temple footprints built in the pagan times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia
From SAGHMOSAVANK we will move to the LETTER GARDEN. This is a new monument which was built a decade ago, but it very quickly became one of the most favorite places of locals and the tourists around the world. It is devoted to the modern alphabet of Armenian Language created by St. Mesrop Mashtots in 405. Here, besides the letters of the Armenian Alphabet, you can also see the statues of medieval Armenian great thinkers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia
From the Alphabet Garden the next stop is AMBERD. This spectacular high mountainous castle of the Aragatsotn region which is on the outskirts of the Aragats mountain. It still has not lost its attractiveness. In AMBERD there was a castle back in the old days and the present Castle was built in the 7th century. And today it with its impregnable appearance and attraction causes chills… Besides AMBERD Castle you can see the castle of Armenian Kamsar Rulers and a church built in 1026.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be in Yerevan.
• Dinner: Dinner is planned to be in Yerevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel, Yerevan.
Day 2: DAY 2: YEREVAN-VAGHARSHAPAT-YEREVAN
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
A City Tour in Yerevan, then breakfast in the hotel.
At first, we are going to visit Armavir Marz, the capital city of Vagharshapat, Holy Ejmiatsin, the first church of the world built in 301-303. Then we will visit the Holy Hripsime Church. On the way back we will stop at a ruined Zvartnots temple, one of the glorious structures of the world built in the 7th century. Zvartnots temple was the highest building in the world with about 50m height. Though it is ruined, but it still gives a great pleasure to its visitors.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
In Yerevan we will visit the History Museum of Armenia, which has one of the best collections in the world. The Next stop is Matenadaran which is the Vault Museum of all the ancient manuscripts. Nowadays we can find ten thousand of manuscripts in the ancient languages of the world, which ages back to 1.5 thousand years and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is planned in the restaurant.
• Dinner: Dinner is planned in the restaurant.
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel, Yerevan.
Day 3: YEREVAN-KHOR VIRAP-NORAVANK-ARENI-STONEHANGE-GORIS
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
The first stop is KOR VIRAP. It is the pan Christian Holy place. It is located in the ancient area of the Armenian Capital Artashat. This 4th century church was built on the place of the torture-chamber, where was locked The First Armenian Catholicos, Grigor Aluminum for 13 years. Visiting Khor Virap, you will not only have the chance to see the torture-chamber, but also see the Biblical Holy Mountain Masis, which is visible right from Khor Virap
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
Then we will visit Areni wine factory for wine tasting. A few years ago, right in Areni, a group of international archeologists discovered the world’s oldest winepress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
After Areni the next stop will be at NORAVANK monastery complex built in the 13th century. It is a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture. Many unexpected surprises are waiting for you in Noravank.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), Sisian Armenia
At the end we will visit STONEHANGE, which is the world’s oldest and ancient observatory backing 7000 years. The Megalithic period observatory is the best all over the world and larger than the famous British Stonehenge. The Stonehenge was the mother of astrology and chronology. And still today it delights its visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is planned at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be at Noravank restaurant.
• Dinner: Dinner at Goris Hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at Goris Hotel.
Day 4: GORIS-TATEV-SELIM GHAT-NORATUS-HAYRAVANK-SEVAN
Stop At: Halidzor Fortress, 1 km Southwest From Kapan Village, Kapan Armenia
We will do a City Tour around Goris. The first stop is near the historical Halidzor village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev Armenia
From Halidzor village we will take the world’s longest mountain railway to Tatev monastery. It is one of the spiritual and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. It stands out for its magnificent architecture and harmony with beautiful nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Orbelian Caravanserai, 11 Yerevanyan Hwy, Yeghegnadzor 3601, Armenia
Then we will drive to Gegharkunik Marz through the Selim ghat. On the way we will stop by the 14th century caravanserai.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noratus Cemetery, Noratus Armenia
We will visit Noratus cemetery. There you will see hundreds of medieval crosses. After that we will drive to see the 9th century church Hayravank, built on the beach of Lake Sevan. We will take a short walk on the beach, then we will visit city Sevan
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at Goris hotel.
• Lunch: We will have lunch at the restaurant on the way to Vayots Dzor-Gegharkunik region.
• Dinner: Dinner will be at the restaurant in Sevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel in city Sevan.
Day 5: SEVAN-DILIDJAN-HAGHPAT-AGHTALA-YEREVAN
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
In the morning we will visit the 9th century Sevanavank, which is located on Sevan peninsula, and then we will continue our tour to the North.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
In the Tavush region, we will visit HAGHARTSIN monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akhtala Monastery, Off 1st Raffi St., Akhtala Armenia
We will visit Lori marz, where we will see Aghtala Castle and the monastery. In Armenia this 10th century castle is one of the best preserved. And in the 12th century Aghtala church are still preserved the biggest pieces of the monumental wall-painting with around 960 meter square area. Unexpected surprises are waiting for you in Aghtala …
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghpatavank, Haghpat Armenia
At the end of the day we will visit the 10th century HAGHPATAVANK, which is one of the masterpieces of Armenian architecture and is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be in Alaverdy.
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at Haghpat village hotel.
Day 6: SANAHIN-LORI BERD-STEPANAVAN BOTANICAL GARDEN-YEREVAN
Stop At: Sanahin Monastery, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia
In the morning we will visit SANAHIN Monastery built in the10th century, which is one of the medieval Armenian spiritual and cultural centers and is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
Then we will visit a Lori fortress city which was built in the 10th century and for a long time it was one of the most important protective structures in Armenia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepanavan Sochut Dendropark, v. Jrvezh Reserve Park Complex State Non-Commercial Organization, Stepanavan 0089 Armenia
From there we will move to STEPANAVAN BOTANICAL GARDEN which is one of the best in the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch will be in Stepanavan.
• Dinner: Dinner will be in Yerevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 7: YEREVAN-GARNI-GEGHARD
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
We will visit GARNI PEGAN TEMPLE which is the only one reserved among the former Soviet Union Republics. We will learn more about the Armenian Arian religion, the history of Garni, the architecture of Garni Temple, Azat Canyon where is located a glorious monument of the nature called the Stone Symphony.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Then we will visit the rocky GEGHARD Monastery built in the 12-13th centuries. Many experts consider it the eight wonder of the world, and it is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch will be in Garni.
• Dinner: Dinner will be in Yerevan.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: SAGHMOSAVANK-ALPHABET MONUMENT-AMBERD-YEREVAN
Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia
The first stop is SAGHMOSAVANK. It is located in the valley of the picturesque Kasakh Gorge. On the walls and around of this 13th century gorgeous church you can see the God Vahagn’s temple footprints built in the pagan times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia
From SAGHMOSAVANK we will move to the LETTER GARDEN. This is a new monument which was built a decade ago, but it very quickly became one of the most favorite places of locals and the tourists around the world. It is devoted to the modern alphabet of Armenian Language created by St. Mesrop Mashtots in 405. Here, besides the letters of the Armenian Alphabet, you can also see the statues of medieval Armenian great thinkers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia
From the Alphabet Garden the next stop is AMBERD. This spectacular high mountainous castle of the Aragatsotn region which is on the outskirts of the Aragats mountain. It still has not lost its attractiveness. In AMBERD there was a castle back in the old days and the present Castle was built in the 7th century. And today it with its impregnable appearance and attraction causes chills… Besides AMBERD Castle you can see the castle of Armenian Kamsar Rulers and a church built in 1026.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be in Yerevan.
• Dinner: Dinner is planned to be in Yerevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel, Yerevan.
Day 2: DAY 2: YEREVAN-VAGHARSHAPAT-YEREVAN
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat Armenia
A City Tour in Yerevan, then breakfast in the hotel.
At first, we are going to visit Armavir Marz, the capital city of Vagharshapat, Holy Ejmiatsin, the first church of the world built in 301-303. Then we will visit the Holy Hripsime Church. On the way back we will stop at a ruined Zvartnots temple, one of the glorious structures of the world built in the 7th century. Zvartnots temple was the highest building in the world with about 50m height. Though it is ruined, but it still gives a great pleasure to its visitors.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
In Yerevan we will visit the History Museum of Armenia, which has one of the best collections in the world. The Next stop is Matenadaran which is the Vault Museum of all the ancient manuscripts. Nowadays we can find ten thousand of manuscripts in the ancient languages of the world, which ages back to 1.5 thousand years and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is planned in the restaurant.
• Dinner: Dinner is planned in the restaurant.
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel, Yerevan.
Day 3: YEREVAN-KHOR VIRAP-NORAVANK-ARENI-STONEHANGE-GORIS
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
The first stop is KOR VIRAP. It is the pan Christian Holy place. It is located in the ancient area of the Armenian Capital Artashat. This 4th century church was built on the place of the torture-chamber, where was locked The First Armenian Catholicos, Grigor Aluminum for 13 years. Visiting Khor Virap, you will not only have the chance to see the torture-chamber, but also see the Biblical Holy Mountain Masis, which is visible right from Khor Virap
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
Then we will visit Areni wine factory for wine tasting. A few years ago, right in Areni, a group of international archeologists discovered the world’s oldest winepress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
After Areni the next stop will be at NORAVANK monastery complex built in the 13th century. It is a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture. Many unexpected surprises are waiting for you in Noravank.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), Sisian Armenia
At the end we will visit STONEHANGE, which is the world’s oldest and ancient observatory backing 7000 years. The Megalithic period observatory is the best all over the world and larger than the famous British Stonehenge. The Stonehenge was the mother of astrology and chronology. And still today it delights its visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is planned at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be at Noravank restaurant.
• Dinner: Dinner at Goris Hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at Goris Hotel.
Day 4: GORIS-TATEV-SELIM GHAT-NORATUS-HAYRAVANK-SEVAN
Stop At: Halidzor Fortress, 1 km Southwest From Kapan Village, Kapan Armenia
We will do a City Tour around Goris. The first stop is near the historical Halidzor village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev Armenia
From Halidzor village we will take the world’s longest mountain railway to Tatev monastery. It is one of the spiritual and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. It stands out for its magnificent architecture and harmony with beautiful nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Orbelian Caravanserai, 11 Yerevanyan Hwy, Yeghegnadzor 3601, Armenia
Then we will drive to Gegharkunik Marz through the Selim ghat. On the way we will stop by the 14th century caravanserai.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noratus Cemetery, Noratus Armenia
We will visit Noratus cemetery. There you will see hundreds of medieval crosses. After that we will drive to see the 9th century church Hayravank, built on the beach of Lake Sevan. We will take a short walk on the beach, then we will visit city Sevan
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at Goris hotel.
• Lunch: We will have lunch at the restaurant on the way to Vayots Dzor-Gegharkunik region.
• Dinner: Dinner will be at the restaurant in Sevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel in city Sevan.
Day 5: SEVAN-DILIDJAN-HAGHPAT-AGHTALA-YEREVAN
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
In the morning we will visit the 9th century Sevanavank, which is located on Sevan peninsula, and then we will continue our tour to the North.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
In the Tavush region, we will visit HAGHARTSIN monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akhtala Monastery, Off 1st Raffi St., Akhtala Armenia
We will visit Lori marz, where we will see Aghtala Castle and the monastery. In Armenia this 10th century castle is one of the best preserved. And in the 12th century Aghtala church are still preserved the biggest pieces of the monumental wall-painting with around 960 meter square area. Unexpected surprises are waiting for you in Aghtala …
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haghpatavank, Haghpat Armenia
At the end of the day we will visit the 10th century HAGHPATAVANK, which is one of the masterpieces of Armenian architecture and is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch is planned to be in Alaverdy.
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at Haghpat village hotel.
Day 6: SANAHIN-LORI BERD-STEPANAVAN BOTANICAL GARDEN-YEREVAN
Stop At: Sanahin Monastery, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia
In the morning we will visit SANAHIN Monastery built in the10th century, which is one of the medieval Armenian spiritual and cultural centers and is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
Then we will visit a Lori fortress city which was built in the 10th century and for a long time it was one of the most important protective structures in Armenia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepanavan Sochut Dendropark, v. Jrvezh Reserve Park Complex State Non-Commercial Organization, Stepanavan 0089 Armenia
From there we will move to STEPANAVAN BOTANICAL GARDEN which is one of the best in the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch will be in Stepanavan.
• Dinner: Dinner will be in Yerevan.
Accommodation included: The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 7: YEREVAN-GARNI-GEGHARD
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
We will visit GARNI PEGAN TEMPLE which is the only one reserved among the former Soviet Union Republics. We will learn more about the Armenian Arian religion, the history of Garni, the architecture of Garni Temple, Azat Canyon where is located a glorious monument of the nature called the Stone Symphony.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Then we will visit the rocky GEGHARD Monastery built in the 12-13th centuries. Many experts consider it the eight wonder of the world, and it is included in the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch will be in Garni.
• Dinner: Dinner will be in Yerevan.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 6x Breakfast
- 7x Dinner
- 7x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Hotel accommodation
- Guide service
- Entry/Admission - Stepanavan Sochut Dendropark
Not included
- Entry/Admission - Echmiadzin Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
- Entry/Admission - Khor Virap
- Entry/Admission - Tatev Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
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