From wine village to the cultural capital of Armenia

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Short City Tour-Garni temple- Symphony of Stones-Geghard monastery-Levon’s Devine hand carved cave-Yerevan

The guide will welcome you at the airport and the tour will start. You will have a short city walking tour and will  drive to Garni pagan temple, walk to the gorge of the Azat river to see the extraordinary stone formation, which looks like an Organ (musical instrument) . Drive to Geghard cave-monastery. After lunch, drive back to Yerevan and enjoy your  first day in Armenia. Don’t miss the chance  to visit Levon’s hand-carved cave, on your way back to Yerevan. 

Overnight in Yerevan

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erevan-Manuscript Museum-Echmiadzin-Armenian Genocide museum-Craft market-Fruit Market -Yerevan 

Time to explore the museums and much more. In the morning visit  the Armenian Manuscript museum and  the Armenian Genocide Memorial complex. Drive to the Holy See of Saint Echmiadzin, visit the Mother Cathedral, the museum of Reliques, and 7th century monasteries and Churches of Saint Hripsime, St Gayane and the Cathedral of Zvartnots (all of them are UNESCO sights). Drive back to Yerevan. Not far from the Republic square and go to the craft market Vernissage and the Fruit & Vegetable  Market of Yerevan. 

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Overnight in Yerevan 

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Day 4/ Yerevan-Khor Virap-Noravank-Lunch & Wine Tasting-Yerevan 

After a late breakfast at the hotel, check out , leave your luggages in the storage room and start the last day of the trip. Head to the biblical Mount Ararat , where you will visit one of the most important places for the Christian World-Khor Virap. Situated at the slopes of Mt. Ararat, it  becomes more special. Continue your way to Noravank. Here you will see the extraordinary architecture of the XIII c  monastery surrounded with reddish rocks. Drive back to Yerevan after  lunch and wine tasting in Yeghegnadzor. 

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Overnight in Yerevan

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Yerevan-Garni temple- Symphony of Stones-Geghard monastery-Levon’s mysterious hand carved cave-temple -Vernissage crafts market in Yerevan-Yerevan

After breakfast, drive to Garni pagan temple, walk to the gorge of the Azat river to see the extraordinary stone formation, which looks like an Organ (musical instrument) . Drive to Geghard cave-monastery. After lunch, drive back to Yerevan and enjoy your  last day in Armenia. Don’t miss a visit to Master Levon’s mysterious hand carved cave-temple. Check out some info here

 

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Overnight in Yerevan

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 Yerevan-Dilijan-Sevanavank-Noratus-Yerevan

After breakfast, drive to the Armenian Switzerland-Dilijan National park. Ilijan town is surrounded by mountain forests. Have a short stop at Old Dilijan Complex, visit the monastic complex Haghartsin (10-13 th century). Drive back towards lake Sevan and  explore one of the oldest villages of Armenia. The 6000 years old Lchashen. You will have a short walk in the surroundings of the village to explore the Pre-Urartian and Urartian heritage: Ciclopian fortress and more. You will have an interesting masterclass and royal lunch

Don’t miss your chance to wear Urartian royal costumes and sit on the throne. Visit the field of Armenian Cross Stones in Noratus village, stop at Hayravank 9th c monastery and drive back to Yerevan. 

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Yerevan-Gyumri -Yerevan

After breakfast, start the city walking tour. Explore the historic center of the second largest city of Armenia. Gyumri is a city of art and crafts. It has a big number of interesting museums and galleries. You can get acquainted with the  XIX-XX century Gyumri’s daily life, crafts and art  in Dzitoghtsyans’ museum, don’t miss Aslamazyan sisters gallery to feel the colors of Armenia. The cobweb museum is also unique. One should definitely visit it, get acquainted with  the author of the art works, who will be your guide in his gallery.

NB:

• Airport transfers will be arranged according to your request.

 

 

 

Additional information

Tour Payment	Transport Tour Guide service, Lavash baking masterclass and snacks, Garni temple entrance fee, Wine tasting, daily water
Number of days	6
Interests	culture, history, Gyumri, city walking tour, museums