The Great Beauty of Armenia: 7-Day Culture and Cuisine Tour

Overview

If you are planning your first trip to Armenia this tour package is just for you! The itinerary gives you opportunity to discover the country: traditions, lots of interesting historic facts, visit the most important historic, cultural and religious centers, communicate with local people. As presumed, our tour has gastronomic emphasis and you can taste old, originally Armenian national dishes made from natural products, even take part in baking process of Armenian national bread - lavash and learn how to cook Sevan goods from a real chef. We will not forget about the drinks - you will observe the preparation process of Armenian wine and legendary brandy (Cognac), as well as taste it.

What's included

• Guide service.
• Lunch
• 0.5L water per person per day.
• All Fees and Taxes
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning

What to expect

1. Day 1

   City Tour in Yerevan

   This is a real museum in the open air and in the exhibition halls of contemporary art by world famous artists.

   1hAdmission included

2. We will find out the interesting history of this magnificent monument and enjoy a wonderful view of the center of Yerevan.

   30 minAdmission included

3. Monument dedicated to the hero of the Armenian national epic. The wonderful creation of Yervand Kochar.

   30 minAdmission included

4. The very heart of Yerevan, where we will enjoy the architectural ensemble of the main square of the country and enjoy the show of singing fountains.

   1hAdmission included

5. Day 2

   Yerevan — Echmiadzin — Zvartnots — Yerevan

   Research institute and museum, which holds one of the world's richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books.

   1hAdmission included

6. Tour to so called Echmiadzin – the spiritual center of Armenia, where Pontifical Residence of Catholicos of All Armenians – the head of Armenian Apostolic church is located. The city is just about 20 km from Yerevan. Here we'll visit the 4th century Echmiadzin Cathedral.

   1hAdmission included

7. Echmiadzin treasury, where the lance that pierced the side of Christ by the Roman soldier is also exposed.

   1hAdmission included

8. We will visit Zvartnots Cathedral, which is considered as a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture, and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   1hAdmission included

9. Return to Yerevan, where we’ll visit Ararat brandy factory and taste a few sorts of Armenian brandy (cognac).

   1hAdmission included

10. Day 3

    Yerevan — Khor Virap — Areni — Noravank — Jermuk — Goris

    Khor Virap Monastery which offers magnificent view of the biblical Mount Ararat.

    40 min

11. Visiting the mystical Bird’s cave, where archeologists recently found the oldest one-piece leather show and a 6000-year old winery. Few years ago the oldest shoe in history was found also in this region. Areni is one of actively developing wine regions in Armenia where famous indigenous red wine Areni is produced.

    40 minAdmission included

12. We will not miss a chance to taste it at one of local wine factories.

    30 minAdmission included

13. Visiting Noravank Monastery of XIII century, hidden in mystic red cliffs – one of the most beautiful landscapes in Armenia.

    40 minAdmission included

14. Tour to the resort town of Jermuk which is famous as a retreat center. Here we will visit the Drink gallery with different sources of mineral water and Jermuk waterfall.

    1h

15. Day 4

    Goris — Old Khndzoresk — Tatev — Shaqi Waterfall — Karahunj — Hermon

    Visit to Old Kndzoresk – an uninhabited cave town where we will reach via the unique “Swing bridge”.

    1h

16. We will go up from Halidzor village to Tatev monastery on a cable car “Wings of Tatev”, which is the longest in the world.

    2hAdmission included

17. Visit to the sites of amazingly beautiful 18-meter waterfall of Shaqi.

    30 min

18. Zorats Stones, metallic installation dating back to the VI millennium B.C. is considered to be the oldest observatory, the so-called “Armenian Stonehenge”.

    30 min

19. Day 5

    Hermon — Selim — Noratus — Sevan — Tsaghkunq — Geghard — Garni — Yerevan

    Vardenyats (Selim) caravanserai – one of the important stops in Armenia on the route of Great Silk Road. These buildings were built along commercial routes for the accommodation of travelers, who travelled from Europe to the East.

    30 min

20. Noratus – the biggest khachkar cemetery on the territory of modern Armenia.

    30 min

21. Tour to Sevan lake – the biggest lake in Caucasus. On the North-West shore we will visit Sevanavank monastery.

    1h

22. A photo-stop with the view of Ararat near Charents’ Arch.

    10 min

23. Tour to the rocky monastery of Geghard – a fantastic example of medieval Armenian architecture of the XII- XIII centuries. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    1h

24. our to pagan temple of Garni – the only restored monument, referring to the era of paganism and Hellenism. Armenian traditional bread lavash baking at a village house in Garni.

    1hAdmission included

25. Day 6

    Yerevan — Amberd — Shopping — Yerevan

    Departure for the tour to Amberd Fortress – the historical defense complex, which consists of the castle of VII century and the church of XI century. It's one of the fewest preserved fortresses on the territory of Armenia. A perfect place to enjoy the breathtaking view of Armenian mountains.

    1h

26. History museum of Armenia, where different eras of the Armenian Highland are represented - beginning from the Paleolithic to the present days.

    1hAdmission included

27. Day 7

    Yerevan — Airport

    Time for shopping. You can choose from a big variety of souvenirs and local products, which are in high demand among our guests – wines, brandies, dried fruits, sweets, herbs, jewelry, etc. For this purpose we will visit the souvenir market Vernissage and Tashir – the market of local sweets and dried fruits

    2h

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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