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WELCOME TO LAND OF NAIRI
6 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Yerevan –City tour - Matenadaran
Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
the repository of ancient manuscripts
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
fountains and beautiful constructions
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
masterpiece by Alexander Tamanyan
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 2: Yerevan - Garni - Gegard- <> brandy factory.
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will see one of the most ancient buildings in Armenia. It is the only preserved pagan temple on the territory of Armenia, Garni temple, situated in the gorge and surrounded with picturesque mountains. You can have lunch in Garni and taste Armenian national dishes.
Then you will visit a monastery complex of Gegard which was listed in the World human heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory, Isakov admiral str. 9, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Return to Yerevan, then an excursion with tasting best sorts of Armenian brandy at the << Noy >> brandy factory.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/ 4* star hotel
Day 3: Yerevan -Khor Virap –Noravank –Areni-Yerevan. In the morning you proceed to Vayots Dzor to see important attractions
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
Khor Virap (meaning "deep pit" or "deep well"), the monastery located in the Ararat plain, where a beautiful view over Ararat mountain opens. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 14 years by King Tiridates III . In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Noravank which is located in the gorge among the tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, is best known for Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church. It is considered a medieval architectural masterpiece
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
The excursion will be ended with wine degustation in Areni winery. Here you will taste the best sorts of rich collection of Armenian wine
Duration: 35 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 4: Yerevan - Sevan –Dilijan –Hagartsin –Yerevan
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will visit Sevan peninsula and Sevanavank monastery. You will see the Lake in its unique beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
Then you will go to Dilijan where you will have a city tour in Old Diliijan, then you visit Hagartsin monastery.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 5: Yerevan - Echmiadzin –Zvartnots- Yerevan
Stop At: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagarshapat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
In the morning you will have an excursion to the spiritual and administrative center of Echmiadzin which is one of the historic capitals of Armenia and the main religious center of the Armenian people with the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the most important Armenian Apostolic church. Besides the Cathedral you will visit St.Gayane church.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
On the way back –another object from UNESCO heritage list – the ruins of Zvartnots cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 6: Yerevan –airport/ transfer to the airport from the hotel
Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
We recommend you to visit the Vernissage –an open air fair where you can buy national souvenirs made by local craftsmen.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Yerevan –City tour - Matenadaran
Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
the repository of ancient manuscripts
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
fountains and beautiful constructions
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
masterpiece by Alexander Tamanyan
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 2: Yerevan - Garni - Gegard- <> brandy factory.
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will see one of the most ancient buildings in Armenia. It is the only preserved pagan temple on the territory of Armenia, Garni temple, situated in the gorge and surrounded with picturesque mountains. You can have lunch in Garni and taste Armenian national dishes.
Then you will visit a monastery complex of Gegard which was listed in the World human heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory, Isakov admiral str. 9, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Return to Yerevan, then an excursion with tasting best sorts of Armenian brandy at the << Noy >> brandy factory.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/ 4* star hotel
Day 3: Yerevan -Khor Virap –Noravank –Areni-Yerevan. In the morning you proceed to Vayots Dzor to see important attractions
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
Khor Virap (meaning "deep pit" or "deep well"), the monastery located in the Ararat plain, where a beautiful view over Ararat mountain opens. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 14 years by King Tiridates III . In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Noravank which is located in the gorge among the tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, is best known for Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church. It is considered a medieval architectural masterpiece
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
The excursion will be ended with wine degustation in Areni winery. Here you will taste the best sorts of rich collection of Armenian wine
Duration: 35 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 4: Yerevan - Sevan –Dilijan –Hagartsin –Yerevan
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will visit Sevan peninsula and Sevanavank monastery. You will see the Lake in its unique beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
Then you will go to Dilijan where you will have a city tour in Old Diliijan, then you visit Hagartsin monastery.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 5: Yerevan - Echmiadzin –Zvartnots- Yerevan
Stop At: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagarshapat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
In the morning you will have an excursion to the spiritual and administrative center of Echmiadzin which is one of the historic capitals of Armenia and the main religious center of the Armenian people with the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the most important Armenian Apostolic church. Besides the Cathedral you will visit St.Gayane church.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
On the way back –another object from UNESCO heritage list – the ruins of Zvartnots cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel
Day 6: Yerevan –airport/ transfer to the airport from the hotel
Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
We recommend you to visit the Vernissage –an open air fair where you can buy national souvenirs made by local craftsmen.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
- Entry/Admission - Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory
- Entry/Admission - Areni Wine Factory
- Entry/Admission - Zvartnots Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
70%
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