Armenia is a nation, and former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it’s defined by religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the Armenian Church. Khor Virap Monastery is a pilgrimage site near Mount Ararat, a dormant volcano just across the border in Turkey.
What is included in the tour
- Return Air Ticket To Yeravan & back enroute Dubai / Sharjah
- Tourist Visa of Armenia
- Accommodation as booked on Double / Triple / Child with Bed / Child No Bed etc.
- Individual airport/hotel/airport transfer
- 4 x nights’ accommodation on double room
- Daily buffer breakfast at the hotel
- 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Transportation for sightseeing tours
- English speaking guide service
- Entrance fee where necessary
- Water available in the bus
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any change in airfare
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned under INCLUSIONS head
- Take in stunning views of Kangyatze Peak
- Reach the top of Kongmaru La (5200m)
- Enjoy the trail through Rumbak Village
- Vist Leh Palace
- Experience the charming Markha Village
Day 1: Arrival / Yerevan City Tour
Arrival at Zvartnots International airport. Meet and greet transfer to the hotel. Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. 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 where children can have fun and stop by the Mother Armenia Monument. Welcome dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 2: Yerevan / Tsakhadzor/ Lake Sevan / Yerevan
After breakfast departure to the resort town of Tsakhkadzor (Gorge of Flowers) – town of forested mountains. Walking tour around the city. 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. Lunch in a local restaurant. The road will take us to Lake Sevan which is going to be one of the highlights if 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. Departure back to the capital. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 3: Yerevan / Khor Virap /Noravank / Yerevan
Sightseeing tour to the cradle of civilization to Khor Virap Monastery which is located very close to the Biblical Mount Ararat and border with Turkey. The importance of Khor Virap Monastery is connected with Grigor Illuminator who has been imprisoned with the church for 13 years for disseminating Christianity all over Armenia. Lunch in a local restaurant. Sightseeing at Noravank Monastery (13th c.) which is surrounded by mountains covered by red stones. The beauty of the surrounding mountains one can only see with his/her own eyes, as description can never give the real beauty. Back to Yerevan. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan / Garni / Geghard / Brand Factory
After breakfast 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". 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. Lunch in a local house with Armenian bread “lavash” baking ceremony. Back to Yerevan. Visit Brandy Factory. Time for shopping in the malls if Yerevan. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 5 : Departure Yerevan
Transfer to the Yeravan airport according to the flight details and departure home !
