Armenia tours

Day 1: Yerevan
This is your chance to start the investigation of the capital of Armenia being located at the height of 900 to 1300 m. It is known to be located at the Ararat plain, surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains. At the same time it is found in the north east of the country. The capital is known to be the largest city of the country, as well as being the cultural center. History starts existence in the 8^th century. Dinner is offered in the local restaurant, night is prepared in the hotel.

Day 2: Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Yerevan
It is going to be the great tour along the sightseeing of the country, as we have prepared the best sites to be seen. It means the trip begins with visiting of the observation deck of Victory Park. then goes the museum Cascade, considered to be the open-type. And for the following localitites we have chosen the Opera and Ballet Theater and Sergei Parajanov Museum. This day is devoted to the journey to the other city of the country, Echmiadzin. It is known as the religious city, known by many people all over the world. Concerning the other sites of the city, guests are welcome at the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century) and the Mother See Cathedral of St. Echmiadzin. It is the whole trip in this city and now we need to return back to the capital and have lunch in Machanents Creative Center and make a visit of the place where works of famous sculptor Kochar - Sasuntsi David are gathered. For getting closer the history of the country, guests are better to visit the "Megerian Carpet" factory, with the carpets of 400 years old. Then in the end of the day, you stroll along the Northern Avenue and the Republic Square famous for the singing fountains. Hotel is ordered for the night.

Day 3: Yerevan - Goris
It is the beginning of the following investigation of the Ararat valley and the Khor Virap monastery. The last location is famous for being created in the 4^th century, right in the times of adoption of Christianity. Then the direction is aimed at the Areni village, of the Vayots Dzor region. It is the region known as the winemaking one. Here there are evidences saved in caves and found in September 2008. Little later we are going to get to the territory of the 13^th century, of the Noravank monastery. It is the place where rocks are red. As getting to Goris, we have lunch and then walk along its territory, with then night being spent in the hotel. 

Day 4: Goris - Yeghegis
Today the trip to Zorats Karer (Karahunj) is aimed, and for now we would like to tell more details of this archaeological site. It is well known that the Karahunj is placed at the height of 1770m, being covered with the ancient megalithic constructions. At the same time some notes tell of it being the observatory in the ancient times, about the 6th millennium BC. Here guests can notice the wall with the holes depicting stars on the 7.5 thousand years ago sky. And as getting to Tatev, the way is made to the longest cable car, being stretched along the Vorotan gorge of 320m deep. At night we get to Yeghegis and have rest there.

Day 5: Yeghegis - Sevan lake - Dilijan
This day invitees visit the Selim Pass. It is peculiar for being at the height of 2500m, with pure nature being around. For the continuation of the trip, Lake Sevan is visited. It is known to be the lake, known in the whole country, as one of the largest ones being at the heights of 1900m, along with being freshwater one. Then the tour is oriented on the Ayrivank and Noradus Monasteries and lunch in Tsaghkunk. And as we get to the Sevanavank Monastery, guests find out of it being created by the Princess Mariam, in 874 right on the peninsula, where views are fantastic and breathtaking. So then boarders take a route to the resort town of Dilijan, where atmosphere of the 19^th century is saved, as well as pure air. Night is spent in the hotel.

Day 6: Dilijan - Gyumri
This morning guests start with breakfast and coffee for then getting the route to the Lori region of Armenia. This region is famous for the UNESCO World Heritage List sites as Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries, being created in the ancient times as greatest educational and scientific centers of the country. The territory of the region offers the view of thick forests, villages, Debed River and canyons. Then lunch is offered in the  Kefoe restaurant, so that later the view of the route to Gyumri is taken. It is well known as the second biggest city of the country, with traditions saved as well. Here there are sights of five churches, Orthodox chapel and the Amenaprkich Church are taken. Night is planned in the hotel. Dinner is served in the Gvug gastro-yard.

Day 7: Gyumri - Yerevan
As we leave the hotel of Gyumri, the way to the Sev Berd, the Museum of Crafts and Frunzik Mkrtchyan is taken, with then the Cherkezi Dzor restaurant taken for lunch. While driving to the capital of the country, tourists view the beauties of the Mount Aragats and the Saghmosavank Monastery (Psalm Monastery) famous for being based at the gorge of Kasakh River. While wandering here, pay attention to the monument, depicting the 1600th anniversary of the creation of alphabet. It was put here in 2005. Night is spent in the hotel.

Day 8: Yerevan - Garni - Yerevan
Our guests are offered to view the most charming and outstanding locality in Armenia, canyon of the Azat River. You are driving to the Geghard rocky monastery, being created in the 13^th century. It is seen as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After it, the group goes to the Garni village, recognized for the  Symphony of Stones and a pagan temple. The temple is known to be created in the style of Hellenistic. The village itself is said to be built in 77AD. Having seen the beauties of the village, guests have lunch in a local resident's house and start the trip to the Yerevan Brandy Factory and ARARAT Museum. Night is offered in the hotel to be spent. 

Day 9: Flight
Transmission to airport. 

Price per person:
02 pax - 2 330 $
04 pax - 1 700 $ 
06 pax - 1 490 $
08 pax - 1 375 $
10 pax - 1 300 $
Single - 390 $   

Not included:
- PCR test
- Single rooms
- Medical insurance
- Visa and visa support