Feel the Spirit of Prayer in the ancient monasteries and the Virgin Nature of the first Christian Country.
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Price Per Person Without Accommodation
Inclusions:
- Comfortable Transport (driver’s discounted meals are included)
- Accommodation in Yerevan (if selected)
- Armenian bread baking ceremony, unlimited traditional sandwiches (fresh bread, homemade cheese, greens)
- Entrance Fee to Garni temple
- A bottle of Water per day
Optional:
- Lunch (10 € per person per day) Appetizers/ Main Dish/ Dessert/ Still or Sparkling water/ tea or coffee
- Dinner (12 € per person) Appetizers/Soup/ Main Dish/ Dessert/ Still or Sparkling water/ tea or coffee/ one glass of wine
- Airport transfers 7 € per person per transfer
Inclusions: Comfortable Transport, Armenian bread baking, Accommodation (if selected), A Bottle of Water per day, Entrance Fee to Garni temple
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Additional info: Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Voucher: Paper Voucher is required. please present a printed copy of this voucher on the day of your activity. You may be refused entry if you do not present a printed copy of your voucher.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the booked departure, your paid amount will be refunded without any cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3-6 days in advance, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the tour, there is 100 percent cancellation fee.
Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Yerevan or the Republic square
Tour starts: The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. from the Republic Square.
Number of minimum participants-2 Are you a single traveler?
Day 1:/Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Longest non stop bus journey -20 min.
Elevation/ highest point-1100 m
Overnight-Yerevan
Meals -/L/-
Day 2:
Yerevan city tour – History Museum (closed on Monday) – lunch- Yerevan
During this city tour you will see the cuneiform inscription that dates back to the VIII century B.C. and indicates the foundation of the city in 782 B.C. Explore the rare examples of the XIX century Yerevan. The XX century Yerevan represents the revival of the Armenian Nation. So, you will see: the Opera House, The Republic Square, and Cascade, the Parliament House, , the Mother Armenia monument, Abovyan street, Mashtots Ave. and much more.
Longest non stop bus journey -30 min.
Elevation/ highest point-1100 m
Overnight-Yerevan
Meals -/-/-
Day 3:
Khor Virap- Holy See of the Armenian Church Echmiatsin – Lunch – Hripsime -Zvartnots – YEREVAN
Following the traces of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, we will visit the Holiest places for Armenians as the First Christian Nation. It was in Khor Virap, where Gregory was condemned to die, but remained alive by miracle and 13 years later founded the Cathedral of the First Christian state. Visiting Zvartnots and Hripsime temples you will get acquainted with the best examples of Medieval Armenian architecture.
Longest non stop bus journey -30 min
Elevation/ highest point-1000 m
Overnight-Goris
Meals -/-/-
Day 4:
Yerevan – Noravank –Areni- Lunch – Karahunge – Goris
Ready for a long trip full of unforgettable impressions? This trip towards the South of Armenia is just for you!
You will pass the nearest point in Armenia to the Biblical Mount Ararat. Continuing your way towards the South, you will see the cave where the oldest shoe in the world was found. You will visit the ancient observatory Karahunge in the region of Syunik.
Longest non stop bus journey -3 hours
Elevation/ highest point-2200 m
Overnight-Goris
Meals -/-/-
Day 5:
Goris – Khndzoresk – Tatev – Natural Bridge – Lunch –Hermon
Take the Longest and the Highest Aerial Tram in the World to get one of the most beautiful and the most important Monastic Complexes in Armenia. Taking the aerial tram called the Wings of Tatev, you will “fly” above the gorge of Vorotan river by the longest and the highest aerial tram in the World recorded in Guinness. You will see the Nature of the amazing mountainous region of Syunik from the birds eye view. Dinner and overnight in the touristic center of Hermon,, where you can use the telescopes, play billiards, use the swimming pool, enjoy the peaceful big park with fountains and wooden pavilions.
Longest non stop bus journey -1.5 hours
Elevation/ highest point-2200 m
Overnight-Hermon
Meals -/-/-
Day 6:
Hermon-Caravanserai –Noratus- Sevan – Dilijan
Morning in the rest area in the village Hermon. Surrounded by mountains and rich historical heritage this is an ideal place for people of all the ages and all the interests: quarto cycles, bicycle, horse riding, jeeping, hiking and trekking. Want to stay and continue enjoying your leisure cycling, playing basketball or football in the park in the middle of reddish rocks?
Ready to explore more? Continue the way towards the pearl of Geghama mountains –Lake Sevan. On the way, you will see the Medieval caravanserai situated on 2410 MSL, the biggest Armenian cross stone field ( after 2005) in one of the oldest villages of the country. Dinner and overnight in Dilijan.
Longest non stop bus journey -2 hours
Elevation/ highest point-2420 m
Overnight-Dilijan
Meals -/-/-
Day 7:
Dilijan city tour-Goshavank Monastery- Akhtala-Haghpat
The day is dedicated to the crafts of Armenia. Dilijan is one of the cities of the best craftsmen in Armenia. The highlight of this day is going to be the best example of needle-worked medieval cross stone (XIII c.) situated in Goshavank Monastic Complex. Did you know that the Armenian cross stone art is recognized as Intangible world heritage by UNESCO? Continue your way to the North to explore some of the best examples of Medieval Armenian architecture. In Akhtala, you will see one of the best preserved XIII century Armenian fortresses and the only example of well-preserved frescoes in Holy Mother Church. In the village Haghpat, you will see one of the biggest and the most beautiful monastic complexes in the country listed in UNESCO.
Longest non stop bus journey -2 hours
Elevation/ highest point-1400 m
Overnight-Yerevan
Meals -/-/-
Day 8
Haghpat-Odzun-Lore Fortress – Gyumri
Enjoying the amazing Nature of Lori, explore one of the rare examples of early Christian architecture in Armenia-Odzun monastery. Here you will find traces from the IV-V centuries. Don’t miss your chance to visit the XI century Lore fortress on your way towards Gyumri. Thisis the second largest city of Armenia. In the XIX-XX centuries, the
most active cultural life was in Gyumri.. The mix of black and red volcanic tufa
stone two-storied buildings make the historic center more attractive. The
Kumayri Historic District, is like a museum under the open air, and has a
big number of 18th and 19th century buildings. This is the only place in the
country where people can see an authentic historic Armenian city. In 2015 Holy Martyrs Armenian Catholic Church was inaugurated. This is the new Cathedral of the Armenian Catholics in the Republic. In 2016 Pope Francis visited Gyumri and celebrated Holy Liturgy in the main square of the city.
Longest non stop bus journey -1 hour
Elevation/ highest point-1500 m
Overnight-Yerevan
Meals -/-/-
Day 9:
Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Genocide Museum and Memorial- lunch-Matenadaran (Museum of the Armenian miniatures is closed on Sunday and Monday)-leisure time in Yerevan
During this trip you’ll visit two of the must-see sights of Armenia: the cave monastery Geghard(UNESCO) and the pagan temple of Garni. Geghard monastery is one of the masterpieces of the medieval Armenian architecture. Garni temple is the only pagan temple of Greco-Roman style in the territory of all the post-soviet countries.
Longest non stop bus journey -1 hour
Elevation/ highest point-1700 m
Overnight-Yerevan
Meals -/-/-
Day 10: Departure
Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the airport. Departure.
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