The Beauty of Armenia
DURATION: 04 NIGHTS – 05DAYS
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Meet and greet to Yerevan. Transfer to your selected hotel. Check-in and rest.
Day 2: Yerevan City Tour
Start exploring Yerevan which is also named “Pink City” for buildings with pink color which gives the stone “tufa”. It’s an old and ancient city therewith considered also a modern and splendid city. 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. Walking through memorial park and stop by the Mother Armenia.
Day 3: Azat Reservoir – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard
Breakfast at the hotel. Then you will take a way to Azat Reservoir – is one of the numerous natural attractions of Armenia. It is located in the Ararat region at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level, above the village of Lanjazat. The reservoir was built on the Azat River, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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. Visit the Symphony of Stones or “Basalt Organ”. This is a natural monument located in the basin of the Azat River, in the area of Garni village. It is included in the list of natural monuments of Armenia. The monument consists of huge symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high), which seem to be handmade due to their amazing symmetry. Back to Yerevan. Armenian flat bread “lavash” baking ceremony in an underground heater called “tonir” in a local house. Here you will learn also how to make Armenian local sandwiches with “lavash” and cheese. Back to Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan – Tsaghkadzor – Lake Sevan – Yerevan
The pride of Tsaghkadzor is the pure Alpine air. Armenia is rich in various monasteries, picturesque landscapes, views. There are a lot of sightseeing Tsakhkadzor. Tsaghkadzor, translated, means ‘’Gorge of flowers’’ and it truly deserves the name because during spring, Tsaghkadzor is covered with lush, green forests and flowers and the views are just mesmerizing. The Tsaghkunyats Mountains surround the cozy town. Located in the northern part of town, the unique church was erected at the beginning of the 11th-century and is considered one of the historical gems of Tsaghkadzor. Opportunity to ride up the ropeway which will take you to the peak of mount Teghenis mount from where opens breathtaking view to the fortress town. Drive to Lake Sevan. Here, in Lake Sevan, which has a very beautiful peninsula, we are going to climb many stairs up to see the church located in the peak – Sevanavank, from where opens also a beautiful view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5: Departure
According to the flight details, transfer to the airport and departure home!
INCLUSIONS:
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Meet and greet to Yerevan. Transfer to your selected hotel. Check-in and rest.
Day 2: Yerevan City Tour
Start exploring Yerevan which is also named “Pink City” for buildings with pink color which gives the stone “tufa”. It’s an old and ancient city therewith considered also a modern and splendid city. 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. Walking through memorial park and stop by the Mother Armenia.
Day 3: Azat Reservoir – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard
Breakfast at the hotel. Then you will take a way to Azat Reservoir – is one of the numerous natural attractions of Armenia. It is located in the Ararat region at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level, above the village of Lanjazat. The reservoir was built on the Azat River, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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. Visit the Symphony of Stones or “Basalt Organ”. This is a natural monument located in the basin of the Azat River, in the area of Garni village. It is included in the list of natural monuments of Armenia. The monument consists of huge symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high), which seem to be handmade due to their amazing symmetry. Back to Yerevan. Armenian flat bread “lavash” baking ceremony in an underground heater called “tonir” in a local house. Here you will learn also how to make Armenian local sandwiches with “lavash” and cheese. Back to Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan – Tsaghkadzor – Lake Sevan – Yerevan
The pride of Tsaghkadzor is the pure Alpine air. Armenia is rich in various monasteries, picturesque landscapes, views. There are a lot of sightseeing Tsakhkadzor. Tsaghkadzor, translated, means ‘’Gorge of flowers’’ and it truly deserves the name because during spring, Tsaghkadzor is covered with lush, green forests and flowers and the views are just mesmerizing. The Tsaghkunyats Mountains surround the cozy town. Located in the northern part of town, the unique church was erected at the beginning of the 11th-century and is considered one of the historical gems of Tsaghkadzor. Opportunity to ride up the ropeway which will take you to the peak of mount Teghenis mount from where opens breathtaking view to the fortress town. Drive to Lake Sevan. Here, in Lake Sevan, which has a very beautiful peninsula, we are going to climb many stairs up to see the church located in the peak – Sevanavank, from where opens also a beautiful view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5: Departure
According to the flight details, transfer to the airport and departure home!
INCLUSIONS:
- 4 x nights’ accommodation at the Hotel in Yerevan
- Transfers and transportation according to the program
- English speaking guide
- Breakfasts at the hotel
- Entrance fees where necessary
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Meals and alcoholic beverages
- Tips and Portage
- Invitation letter for Visa – 15$ per person
- Covid tests