The Beauty of Armenia
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Meet and greet to Yerevan. Transfer to your selected hotel. Check-in and rest.
Day 2: City Tour in Yerevan – Zvartnots
After some rest city tour around Yerevan the history of which goes back to 8th c. Start your tour from Republic Square which was build 1950s by the project of Tamanian 20 years of after his death. Walking through the Northern Avenue, which is the modern part of the capital and considers to be the heart of Yerevan. Afterwards we are next to Opera House and Swan Lake where we can have photo stop. Continue to Cascade monument which is an open-air museum. Climbing up the stairs you will enjoy the fascinating view of Yerevan. Cascade Monument is considered to be the center of art of the city as here you can find unique sculptures. In the evenings the place is becoming more charming with all its lights and people from all over the world. Visit to Zvartnots, a complex of structures erected in the middle of the 7th century, is of extreme architectural value. Come back to Yerevan.
Day 3: Garni – Geghard -Yerevan
Departure to Geghard Monastery (13th c.) – a monastery which is hewn out from a cave. The monastery had been originally named Ayrivank meaning “the Monastery of the Cave”. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”. The monastery is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Continue our journey to Garni Pagan Temple from 1st c. The temple was built by Armenia King Tiridates and was dedicated to the God of Sun Mithra. Garni is the only Hellenistic temple existing nowadays in Armenia. The stairs of the temple are made huge and high which means that every human being climbing up the stairs is condescending to God of Sun. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4: Tsaghkadzor – Lake Sevan – Yerevan
After breakfast departure to Tsaghkadzor (Gorge of Flowers) – town of forested mountains. Walking tour around the city. The most popular season to visit Tsaghkadzor is winter because of the famous ski resort which is the biggest in Armenia and attracts tourists and professional athletes from all around the world for skiing and snowboarding. Opportunity to ride up the ropeway which will take you to the peak of mount Teghenis from where opens breathtaking view to the forested town. The road will take you to Lake Sevan which is going to be one of the highlights of your trip. Climb the stairs up on the peninsula from where opens a fascinating view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Sightseeing tour on the peninsula. Lake Sevan is considered to be one of the largest sweet lakes in the world at an altitude of 1897 meters above sea level. Back to Yerevan.
Day 5: Departure
According to the flight details, transfer to the airport and departure home!
Depending on weather conditions travel routes can be changed
Rates are in USD per person sharing DBL room
Kids under 5.99 years-old stay free of charge in the room together with adults.
• 44-31 days – 10% of total cost charge
• 30-16 days – 30% of total cost charge
• 15-8 days – 40% of total cost charge
• 7 days – 50% of total cost charge
• Less than 7 days – 70% of total cost charge
• On departure date – 90% of total cost charge
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Meet and greet to Yerevan. Transfer to your selected hotel. Check-in and rest.
Day 2: City Tour in Yerevan – Zvartnots
After some rest city tour around Yerevan the history of which goes back to 8th c. Start your tour from Republic Square which was build 1950s by the project of Tamanian 20 years of after his death. Walking through the Northern Avenue, which is the modern part of the capital and considers to be the heart of Yerevan. Afterwards we are next to Opera House and Swan Lake where we can have photo stop. Continue to Cascade monument which is an open-air museum. Climbing up the stairs you will enjoy the fascinating view of Yerevan. Cascade Monument is considered to be the center of art of the city as here you can find unique sculptures. In the evenings the place is becoming more charming with all its lights and people from all over the world. Visit to Zvartnots, a complex of structures erected in the middle of the 7th century, is of extreme architectural value. Come back to Yerevan.
Day 3: Garni – Geghard -Yerevan
Departure to Geghard Monastery (13th c.) – a monastery which is hewn out from a cave. The monastery had been originally named Ayrivank meaning “the Monastery of the Cave”. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”. The monastery is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Continue our journey to Garni Pagan Temple from 1st c. The temple was built by Armenia King Tiridates and was dedicated to the God of Sun Mithra. Garni is the only Hellenistic temple existing nowadays in Armenia. The stairs of the temple are made huge and high which means that every human being climbing up the stairs is condescending to God of Sun. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4: Tsaghkadzor – Lake Sevan – Yerevan
After breakfast departure to Tsaghkadzor (Gorge of Flowers) – town of forested mountains. Walking tour around the city. The most popular season to visit Tsaghkadzor is winter because of the famous ski resort which is the biggest in Armenia and attracts tourists and professional athletes from all around the world for skiing and snowboarding. Opportunity to ride up the ropeway which will take you to the peak of mount Teghenis from where opens breathtaking view to the forested town. The road will take you to Lake Sevan which is going to be one of the highlights of your trip. Climb the stairs up on the peninsula from where opens a fascinating view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Sightseeing tour on the peninsula. Lake Sevan is considered to be one of the largest sweet lakes in the world at an altitude of 1897 meters above sea level. Back to Yerevan.
Day 5: Departure
According to the flight details, transfer to the airport and departure home!
Depending on weather conditions travel routes can be changed
Rates are in USD per person sharing DBL room
PAX | 3* Shirak Hotel or similar | 3* Comfort Hotel or similar | 4* President Hotel or similar | 4* Ani Central Inn Hotel or similar | 4* Imperial Palace Hotel or similar (Rates are available till 31. August) | 4* Ani Plaza Hotel or similar |
2 | 433 | 465 | 497 | 490 | 497 | 524 |
4 | 330 | 363 | 395 | 390 | 395 | 423 |
6 | 295 | 328 | 350 | 344 | 350 | 378 |
SGL Supplement | 65 | 120 | 140 | 125 | 140 | 135 |
Rates Include:
- Individual airport/hotel/airport transfer
- Transportation for sightseeing tours on private bases
- English speaking Guide/Driver
- 4 x nights’ accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotel
- Daily buffer breakfast at the hotel
- Entrance fee to sightseeing places
- 1x ropeway ticket in Tsaghkadzor
- 1 bottle water per day per person
Rates do not include:
- Air tickets
- lunches
- Dinners
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and portage
Cancellation policy
Cancellation request must be received by the Tour Operator in writing no less than 45 days prior to the arrival. Cancellation made within: • 45 days or more prior to arrival date – no charge• 44-31 days – 10% of total cost charge
• 30-16 days – 30% of total cost charge
• 15-8 days – 40% of total cost charge
• 7 days – 50% of total cost charge
• Less than 7 days – 70% of total cost charge
• On departure date – 90% of total cost charge