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4 days in Armenia from Yerevan/ Garni, Tatev, Karahundj, Zvartnots, Echmiadzin
4 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Garni, Geghard
Stop At: Garni Temple, Garni, Kotayk Province
The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard, Kotayk Province
The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province
One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), Sisian, Syunik Province
Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wings of Tatev, Halidzor, Syunik Province
The Wings of Tatev is the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev, Syunik Province
The pearl of medieval Armenian architecture Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky. The walls seem to be a natural extension of the rock that raises it so high.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yerevan - Echmiadzin
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
7th century church in Echmiadzin. Is listed in the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
7th century church in Echmiadzin. Is listed in the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
One of the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture – the magnificent Zvartnots Temple is constructed in the 7th century. Is listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Tsaghkadzor - Lake Sevan
Stop At: Kecharis Monastery, Tsakhkadzor, Kotayk Province
Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Province
In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Garni, Geghard
Stop At: Garni Temple, Garni, Kotayk Province
The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard, Kotayk Province
The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province
One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), Sisian, Syunik Province
Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wings of Tatev, Halidzor, Syunik Province
The Wings of Tatev is the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev, Syunik Province
The pearl of medieval Armenian architecture Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky. The walls seem to be a natural extension of the rock that raises it so high.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yerevan - Echmiadzin
Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
7th century church in Echmiadzin. Is listed in the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
7th century church in Echmiadzin. Is listed in the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
One of the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture – the magnificent Zvartnots Temple is constructed in the 7th century. Is listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Tsaghkadzor - Lake Sevan
Stop At: Kecharis Monastery, Tsakhkadzor, Kotayk Province
Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Province
In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Fuel surcharge
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tatev ropeway tickets
- Tsaghkadzor ropeway tickets
- Entry/Admission - Wings of Tatev
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
30%
Original
20%
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