Classic tour - 5 days - Winter

5 days

from 356 $

Description

Winter in Armenia is no less beautiful time than summer or autumn. The mountains are covered with fluffy snow and the country becomes like a winter fairy tale. You will walk around the winter Yerevan. You will see the only surviving pre-Christian monument and visit the most beautiful temple carved into the rock. We will visit one of the most picturesque places in our republic – Tsaghkadzor. Visit the monastery of Khor Virap, located at the foot of Mount Ararat, famous for the fact that it was here that Christianity was born in Armenia, and you will also visit the Mother See of Echmiadzin. You will take with you unforgettable impressions from the red rocks towering over the Noravank monastery and the homemade wines of the Areni village.

Program

Day 1: Yerevan

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

Day 2: Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

Breakfast
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”.
Then you will directly participate in the baking of the famous Armenian bread – lavash.
Departure to the Geghard monastery complex – 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.
Dinner
Return to Yerevan.
On the way to Yerevan, we will also make a stop near the picturesque Azat reservoir.
And already in Yerevan a pleasant addition awaits you – an excursion to the Yerevan Brandy Factory

Day 3: Tsaghkadzor – Sevan – Dilijan – Haghartsin

After breakfast we go to one of the most picturesque corners of Armenia – the ski resort of Tsaghkadzor. In Tsaghkadzor we will get acquainted with the temple of Kecharis. Those who wish can ride the cable car, or go skiing or snowboarding a little.
Then we go to the famous resort Dilijan.
Lunch
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.
On the way back, we will stop at Lake Sevan, the largest alpine lake in the world. Here we will admire the azure waters of Sevan, explore the ancient monastery located on the peninsula.

Day 4: Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni

Breakfast
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 visit the winery with a tasting and a delicious lunch.
After that, in a good mood, we will return to Yerevan
Free time

Day 5: Echmiadzin – Zvartnots

Breakfast and departure to the religious center of Armenia – the city of Echmiadzin, where the Cathedral is located – the residence of the Catholicos of all Armenians, as well as the ancient churches of Saints Hripsime and Gayane.
On the way back we will make a stop at the ruins of the ancient temple of Zvartnots, destroyed by a strong earthquake at the end of the last millennium.
At the end of the program, we will take you to the airport in order to meet you again in the future and organize another exciting journey through our small, but rich in beautiful and interesting places country.

Price for person:

Persons	Economy Rate	Standard Rate	Premium rate
2 pers.	262 000 AMD 680$	305 000 AMD 792$	314 000 AMD 815$
3 pers.	214 000 AMD 555$	256 000 AMD 665$	265 000 AMD 688$
4 – 5 pers.	181 000 AMD 470$	230 000 AMD 597$	238 000 AMD 618$
6 – 9 pers.	165 000 AMD 428$	209 000 AMD 543$	218 000 AMD 566$
10 – 12 pers.	149 000 AMD 387$	192 000 AMD 499$	201 000 AMD 522$
13 – 15 pers.	137 000 AMD 356$	180 000 AMD 467$	189 000 AMD 491$

* Depending on the exchange rate, the cost of the tour in dollars may vary. The price is indicated at the exchange rate as of 20.11.2024. courses: 1 USD = 385 AMD

Supplement for single accommodation — 40 000 AMD / 104$

The tour price includes: