Holidays in Armenia

Armenia

Day 1: Arrival in Yerevan - Yerevan City tour
Arrival in Yerevan. Transfer to the selected hotel.

City tour in Yerevan will start with the panoramic view of the city and acquaintance with the Center of the city, Republic Square, the sightseeing of Opera and Ballet building, the Parliament and Residency of the President of Armenia, State University, Mother Armenia Monument, Sports & Concert Complex. A visit to Tsitsernakaberd - a Monument to the Armenian Genocide Victims, as well as the Genocide Victims’ Museum, commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished during the first Genocide of the 20th century in the Western Armenia and in the territory of Ottoman Empire. Visit Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan. Cascade is home to Cafesjan modern art museum. This place becomes even more charming in the evenings, when it is full of people, both locals and tourists from all over the world, enjoying the magic and the warmth of the capital. You will enjoy spending time in one of the cosy open-air cafes surrounded by beautiful sculptures. A visit to one of the biggest and oldest mosques in Caucasus “Blue mosque”, which is situated in the heart of Yerevan city.

Overnight in Yerevan.

 

Day 2: Yerevan - Tsaghkadzor - Lake Sevan – Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tsaghkadzor (means “gorge of flowers”) town, the magical place of forested mountains. Short walking tour around the small town. Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by ropeway, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the
world. Visit Kecharis monastery.

Drive to Lake Sevan, one of the wonders in Armenia. This bluelake is one of the greatest high mountainous freshwater lakes of Eurasia. On a clear and sunny day, the water is often of a deep turquoise colour. Total surface of the lake is 940 km2. Climb on Akhtamar peninsula, from where opens a fascinating and breathtaking view on Sevan Lake. Visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century), which stands in its greatness on the peninsula, overlooking the lake for centuries. Drive back to Yerevan

Overnight in Yerevan.

 

Day 3: Yerevan - Carpet Factory - Garni - Geghard - Shopping in Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Armenian carpet factory with possibility to watch the production of the handmade rugs. The factory has a showroom where purchases are offered (shipping of rugs to your country is possible).

Drive to the only remaining Pagan temple in Armenia, devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni. Photo stop at Charentc Arc. A visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby. Continue the tour to the uniquely caved Geghard monastery, which dates back to 12th-13th centuries, the name of which means “holy spear” in the honour of the long-preserved spear, the same spear that pierced the body of crucified Christ, which were brought here by Apostle Thaddeus. Drive back to Yerevan. A visit to Vernissage, an open-air exhibition-market. Rare opportunity to do Jewelry and precious stones’ shopping
directly from the factories with cheaper than in the market prices. Drop to Dalma Garden or Yerevan Mall for shopping.

Overnight in Yerevan.

 

Day 4: A free day in Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

INCLUSIONS

  • 4 nights in Yerevan with breakfast
  • Transportation service per program
  • Guide service as per program
  • All entry tickets (Except Tsaghkadzor ropeway)

Exclusions

  • Airfare & visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Family hosted lunch in Garni – OMR 7 per person
  • Tsaghkadzor ropeway – OMR 3 per person
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Any services not mentioned in the cost inclusions/itinerary

Holidays in Armenia

5 Days / 4 Nights

Starting From:

OMR 169

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