Yerevan's Historic Gems - Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia
Excellent
4.8/5
Duration
05 Days
Transfer
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Tour
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Location
Yerevan, Armenia
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Yerevan, the heart of Armenia, where ancient history meets modern charm. This tour will take you through the city's rich thousand-year history, showcasing architectural marvels like the Opera House, Cascade Complex, and Republic Square. Wander through the vintage streets and enjoy panoramic views from special viewpoints, all while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and heritage of Yerevan.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel we will start the tour across Armenia with a fascinating sightseeing tour of Yerevan, the heart of Armenia. We are going to enjoy interesting stories of the thousand-year history of the capital along with visits of architectural monuments (such as the Opera House, Cascade Complex, National Assembly Building, Republic Square, as well as vintage central streets of the city (such as Abovyan str., Mashtots ave., Baghramyan ave., Northern ave.). And from the height of the special viewpoint the whole city will open up towards us. Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
Day 3
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Tsaghkadzor, a popular winter resort in Armenia. Located 60 km north of Yerevan in the Kotayk region, it is surrounded by virginal woods and alpine meadows on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain. Tsaghkadzor features a chairlift with 5 stations and over a dozen ski runs. Our next stop is Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the lake's transparent surface. Sevanavank monastery, built in 874 by Princess Mariam, offers a stunning silhouette against the turquoise lake and blue sky. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4
After breakfast, we will drive to Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century masterpiece with churches hewn from rock. Originally called Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was renamed Geghard (lance) for the lance that pierced Jesus, kept here for centuries. The site, rich in sculptural embellishments and khachkars, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, we visit Garni Temple, a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles, built in the first century AD and dedicated to the Sun God. Nearby are the ruins of a royal palace and a bathhouse with stunning mosaics. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
Included
- 4 nights’ accommodation on a DBL basis including breakfast.
- Transfer to/from Zvartnots International Airport.
- Transfers and English-speaking guide services during the tours.
- All entrance fees.
- Ropeway ride in Tsaghkadzor.
- A bottle of mineral water per person per day.
- Maps of Armenia and Yerevan.
- Maps of Armenia and Yerevan.
- 24-hour service.
- Check in / Check out times at the hotel will be according to the International standards.
Excluded
- Flights.
- Visa and visa documents’ related fees (if any).
- Insurance.
- Portage.
- Beverages.
- Optional activities.
- All other services not mentioned above.
Tours location
Deluxe Package
Valid from
01 July 2024
Valid till
15 Oct. 2024
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