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Day 01: Arrive Armenia & Welcome to Armenia!!!
On Arrival Proceed to Immigration Formalities. Later, Meet & Greet by Our Local Representative / Tour Manager. Later, Sit Back in The Comfort of Your Coach, As We Drive You to Hotel. Afternoon Check-In to Hotel and Relax on Your First Full Day by Getting Familiar with Your Hotel and Enjoy Hotel Amenities. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight, Stay at Hotel.
Meal: Dinner
Day 02: City Tour of Yerevan | Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Complex
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, today we will explore Yerevan City. We start our City Tour with Republic Square Which Is the Central Town Square in Yerevan, – also famously called “Heart of Yerevan”. It Consists of Two Sections: An Oval Roundabout and A Trapezoid-Shaped Section Which Contains a Pool with Musical Fountains. This Architectural Ensemble Includes the Government House, The History Museum and The National Gallery, Armenia Marriott Hotel and The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications. Opera House: Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet Named After Alexander Spendiaryan in Yerevan Was Officially Opened On 20 January 1933. The Opera Building Was Designed by The Armenian Architect Alexander Tamanian. It Consists of Two Concert Halls: The Aram Khatchaturian Concert Hall with 1,400 Seats and The Alexander Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet National Theatre with 1,200 Seats. Cascade Complex – one of Yerevan’s most famous monument, connecting downtown and upper residential areas via a large staircase. Mother Armenia: The Current Statue Replaces a Monumental Statue of General Secretary Joseph Stalin That Was Created as A Victory Memorial for World War II. It is a monument which symbolizes peace through strength. Later visit to Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Complex the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex Is Armenia’s Official Memorial Dedicated to The Victims of the Armenian Genocide, Built in 1967 On the Hill of Tsitsernakaberd. Over the Years, From Around the World, A Wide Range of Politicians, Artists, Musician, Athletes, And Religious Figures Have Visited the Memorial. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight, Stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 03: Yerevan – Areni – Yerevan
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, today we visit Areni – a town known for producing famous Armenian wine from pomegranate and apricot. En-route we visit Etchmiadzin cathedral and museum – the oldest cathedral in Armenia, and it is widely believed that it is thus the oldest Christian cathedral in the world. The cathedral was designated as a part of a UNESCO World Heritage zone in 2000. It is in the small museum in the main cathedral, with the entrance to the right of the altar. There are some religious artefacts in display cases. Upon arrival at Areni, we visit Areni Wine factory – founded in 1994 with the aim of continuing and enriching ancestral wine making traditions of Armenia. Here we will enjoy narrated tour of winery which will explain us Armenian wine making process. We also get a chance to taste premium Armenian wine. Later we have free time to relish the tempting Armenian food. Further we visit Areni 1 Cave – an archaeological site and most ancient winery where 6,000-year-old wine press and other winemaking equipment were discovered. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 04: Khor-Virap | Noravank (Driving: Yerevan to Noravank // Approx. 2 Hrs. 14 min// 128 km)
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, today we will Noravank monastery. En-route visit Khor Virap, which is translated into Armenian as a Deep Pit. Here in the deep pit St. Gregory the Illuminator was kept imprisoned for 13 years. But after curing the king from a grave malady he was set free and persuaded the kind to adopt Christianity as a state religion (301A.D.). It is situated in the Ararat valley against the Biblical Mount Ararat, were Noah’s arch cast anchor. You will have a great opportunity to take pictures and enjoy unrepeatable view of Mount Ararat. Continue to the monastery complex of Noravank (5-13th cc), erected on a breathtaking site, on brick-red cliffs of Amaghu canyon. It has reach decoration both in internal and in external parts. On your way to Noravank your will see beautiful colorful mountains and landscapes. On the way to Noravank visit Areni Wine factory for wine tasting made of local grape types. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight in Yerevan.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 05: Yerevan to Dilijan City (Approx.: 01 Hrs. 45 min. / 98 km)
Lake Sevan –Haghartsin Monastery – Tsaghkadzor Town (Yerevan to Lake Sevan // Approx. 90 Mins. / 70 KM)
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, get ready for a visit to Lake Sevan Sevanavank: A Monastic Complex Located on A Peninsula at The Northwestern Shore of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, Not Far from The Town of Sevan. Initially the Monastery Was Built at The Southern Shore of a Small Island. After the Artificial Draining of Lake Sevan, Which Started in The Era of Joseph Stalin, The Water Level Fell About 20 Meters, And the Island Transformed into A Peninsula. Pass through the Dilijan City a Spa Town and Urban Municipal Community in The Tavush Province of Armenia. Usually Called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the Locals, Haghartsin Monastery: Haghartsin A 13th-Century Monastery Located Near the Town of Dilijan. It Was Built Between The 10th And 13th Centuries (In The 12th Under Khachatur of Taron); Much of It Under the Patronage of the Bagratuni Dynasty. Later Drive back to Tsaghkadzorapprox. 60 Km drive // 1 Hr. A Spa Town and Urban Municipal Community, as well as One of the Most Popular Health Resorts in Armenia, Located North of the Capital Yerevan in The Kotayk Province. Take Cable Car to atop Teghenis Mountain to Enjoy Panoramic View to The Resort Drive Back to Yerevan City. In
Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight, Stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 06: Garni | Geghard Monastery | Carpet Museum | Vernissage Market
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, Drive to Geghard Monastery which is Approx. 40 Km about 01 Hr. Gerhard is a Medieval Monastery in The Kotayk Province of Armenia, Being Partially Carved Out of the Adjacent Mountain, Surrounded by Cliffs. It Is Listed as A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Garni Temple: The Temple of Garni Is the Only Standing Greco-Roman Colonnaded Building in Armenia and the Former Soviet Union. An Ionic Temple Located in The Village of Garni, Armenia, It Is the Best-Known Structure and Symbol of Pre-Christian Armenia. Drive Back to City Yerevan Visit Megerian Carpet Museum, exhibition space offers high-quality Armenian rugs and carpets. You will get a chance to see weavers working on their patters and learn about the history of the trade. Later visit Vernissage flea market which offer many kinds of national souvenirs, jewelry and many traditional items. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight, Stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 07: Departure
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, Check Out and Transfer to Airport for Your Flight Back Home.
Meal: Breakfast
International Hotel Timing:
– Check-In Time 03:00 PM
– Check-Out Time 12:00 PM
Timings to Visit :
- Morning Darshan : 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Break : 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (The temple may be closed during this time for rituals and maintenance.)
- Evening Darshan : 3:00PM to 9:00 PM