TREASURES OF ARMENIA
8 days 7 nights
Day 1 / Arrival - City tour
Arrival in Armenia, meeting at Zvartnots airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest. After rest, we will go to the Gafesjian Art Center, which is located in the heart of Yerevan, in the Cascade Complex. From the Cascade Complex we will walk in Yerevan. We will visit the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Abovyan Street, Moscow Cinema, Republic Square, where we will participate in the "Singing Fountains" show. Return to the hotel and overnight in Yerevan.
2nd day / Garni-Stone Symphony-Geghard-Yerevan
Breakfast. Trip to the village Garni, Kotayk region, visit to the pagan temple of Garni. Then a short walk to Garni Dzor, where we will see the wonderful "Stone Symphony" monument created by nature. In the village of Garni, we will participate the traditional Armenian lavash baking master class. Visit to the Geghardavank monastery complex, which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Return to Yerevan.Overnight in Yerevan.
3rd day / Sevan-Dilijan
Breakfast. Trip to Lake Sevan, one of the greatest high mountainous fresh water lakes of Eurasia. Sailing in Sevan. We will visit Sevanavank Monastery, one of the oldest Armenian monasteries, built in 305. Then we will go to Dilijan, one of the most beloved cities in Armenia. Dilijan is rich in its nature and lush forests, the city is called "Little Switzerland". We will visit Haghartsin 10th century monastery complex, then we will visit Lake Parz. City tour in Dilijan. Overnight in Dilijan.
4th day / Dilijan-Sanahin-Haghpat
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Trip to Lori region, which is distinguished by beautiful nature and rich historical and cultural places. Visit to Sanahin village, where located Monastery Complex of the Sanahin. On the way we will visit Mendz Er cave. The cave was probably a prehuman dwelling, later turned into a hideout, and recently became a goat shed. Visit Haghpat village, where located one of the famous Armenian apostolic monastic complexes Haghpat Monastery, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Overnight in Haghpat village.
5th day / Haghpat-Akhtala-Odzun-Stepanavan-Yerevan
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. From Haghpat we will go to Akhtala city, we will visit the Akhtala monastery complex. Built in the 10th century, the Akhtala monastery complex is one of the Chalcedonian monasteries in Armenia, the construction of which coincides with the Renaissance period of Armenia. The monastery complex is a unique group of monuments, where the elements of Armenian, Georgian and Byzantine architecture are harmoniously interwoven. Continuing our journey, we will visit the village of Odzun, a visit to Odzun monastery complex /7th century/, the monastery complex is distinguished by its unique architecture. Our next trip will be to Stepanavan, a visit to the Stepanavan Dendropark, where you will enjoy the fairy-tale nature and admire many unique trees. Stepanavan Dendropark is one of the unique attractions of Armenia, it is a huge forest park where there are natural forests and cultivated ornamental plants. Return to Yerevan, overnight in Yerevan.
6th day / Etchmiadzin-Zvartnots-Yerevan
Breakfast. Trip to Etchmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic church. Visiting Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and St. Hripsime Church. Our next visit to Zvartnots Cathedral, one of the amazing masterpieces of architecture and art of the early Middle Ages in Armenia. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Return to Yerevan, visit Ararat Brandy. Visit to Matenadaran, the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, which is one of the world's richest centers for the preservation of ancient manuscripts. Our next visit will be to the "Megeryan Carpet" carpet factory, where a rich collection of carpets with various ornaments characteristic of Armenian culture is presented, get acquainted with Armenian carpet making.Overnight in Yerevan.
Free day. Dinner in the evening
8th day
Transfer to Zvartnots airport and departure.
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