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You have upcoming long weekend and you don’t know where to go? We are waiting for you in Armenia!
For four days you will see beautiful streets of Yerevan. will be in the foothills of the mount Ararat, in an ancient monastery, where Christianity began to grow.
Will see bright colors of the rocks of Noravank, will try homemade wine, learn to bake Armenian traditional bread “lavash” and make real Armenian barbeque.
Besides, we will arrange a trip to a temple of pre-Christian period and one of the most noble architectural buildings, monastic complex of Geghard, which is partially dug into the rock.
Will enjoy the beauty of the lake Sevan and be to the religious center of Armenia, Ejmiatsin.

Program

Day 1: Yerevan

  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Meeting at the airport, hotel accommodation
  • Sightseeing tour of Yerevan
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Free time

Day 2: Sevan – Dilijan – Haghartsin

  • After breakfast, we will go to Lake Sevan – one of the largest alpine lakes in the world. Here we will admire the azure waters of Sevan and explore the ancient monastery located on the peninsula
  • After that, we will arrive in one of the greenest cities in Armenia – the famous resort Dilijan.
  • After a walk around Dilijan, we will drive through a protected beech forest to a beautiful monastery complex of the 11th-13th centuries. – Haghartsin. This is the pearl of the canyon, one of the most mysterious places in Armenia, immersed in the greenery of mountain forests.
  • Lunch at a colorful guest house
  • Return to Yerevan
  • Free time

Day 3: Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni

  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • Departure to the monastery of Khor Virap, located at the very foot of Mount Ararat, which is known for the fact that it was here that the first Catholicos of All Armenians, Gregory the Illuminator, spent many years in prison.
  • Further, our path lies to one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia – Noravank, surrounded by sheer red rocks.
  • We will also visit a cave where ancient jugs of wine and shoes dating back about 6000 years were discovered not so long ago.
  • Next, we will have an excursion to the winery, where we will have a tasting, as well as a delicious lunch.
  • After that, in a good mood, we will return to Yerevan
  • Free time

Day 4: Garni – Geghard

  • Breakfast
  • Departure to the monastery complex Geghard – a unique architectural structure, part of which is carved into the rock. The name of the monastery complex comes from the spear that pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the Cross, and, according to historical sources, brought to Armenia by the Apostle Thaddeus, among many other relics.
  • Departure to Garni, where the only monument preserved in the territory of Armenia, belonging to the era of paganism and Hellenism, is located.
  • Walk along the gorge, where you will see a small miracle of nature called “Stone Symphony”.
  • Lunch during which you will take part in the baking of traditional Armenian bread, lavash
  • Return to Yerevan
  • Those departing on an evening flight will have another excursion to the Yerevan Brandy Factory.
  • Airport transfer

Price for person:

Persons Price – AMD Price – USD
2 pers. 270 000 AMD 678$
3 pers. 230 000 AMD 575$
4-5 pers. 218 000 AMD 545$
6-9 pers. 205 000 AMD 513$
10-15 pers. 185 000 AMD 460$

Depending on the exchange rate, the cost of the tour in dollars may vary. The price is indicated at the exchange rate as of 20.01.2024. courses: 1 USD = 400 AMD


Supplement for single accommodation  — 40000 AMD  / 100$ 


The tour price includes:

  • Accommodation in a 3* hotel with double occupancy
  • Meeting and transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport
  • Comfortable transport with a driver for the entire route
  • Guide services
  • Entrance tickets to the indicated museums and cultural centers
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Three dinners
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Winery tour with tasting

The tour price does not include:

  • Flight to Yerevan and back 
  • Other dinners
  • Excursion to “Yerevan brandy factory” – 20$ / person.
  • Medical insurance – recommended!
  • Additional alcohol outside the program
  • Personal expenses
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