Weekend of Emotions

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check in. Leisure time.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in the city center of Yerevan

Day 2: Yerevan – Armenian Alphabet Monument – Amberd – Saghmosavank – Astarak – Yerevan

Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia
After breakfast move to the Monument of Armenian Alphabet, thirty - nine giant, carved Armenian letters.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia
Then move to Amberd fortress, an anancient architectural complex located on the picturesque slopes of the Mount Aragats. It consists of the castle and the church built in the 7th and 11th centuries, respectively.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia
Visit Saghmosavank Monastery (13c.) situated at the edge of an imposing Kasakh gorge. Enjoy the beautiful view of Kasakh gorge.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ashtarakats, 1 Vahan Teryan Street, Ashtarak, Armenia
Move to Ashtarak, lunch in a uniquely designed place, where you can enjoy traditional Armenian food, experience a wine or vodka making master-class. Incredible homemade wine, delicious national homemade organic food is provided. Have a wonderful day in a family atmosphere. Return to Yerevan.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in the city center of Yerevan


Day 3: Yerevan – Gekhard – Garni – Yerevan & Departure

Stop At: Gheghard Monastery, Hyusisayin Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia
After breakfast head to Geghard Monastery(UNESCO World Heritage). Stop at Charents arch – the best point to view Mt. Ararat. Continue to Geghard monastery which is hewn out from a cave. Right at the entrance local women sell candies, dried fruit, sweet sujukh, Geghard gata and various souvenirs.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Depart to Garni village, lunch at a local restaurant in Garni (Please note that in case we won't have enough time, lunch will be like fast food). Visit the only survived Hellenistic architectural example - Garni temple (entrance fee is included). Return back to Yerevan.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Transfer to the Airport according to your flight times.

(Please note that you have to buy your return ticket in the evening/ at night).
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.