Description
Highlights
Explore Yerevan’s vibrant cityscape and markets
Tour Garni Temple and UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery
Visit Khor Virap with views of Mount Ararat
Discover Lake Sevan and Dilijan’s ‘Little Switzerland’
Ride the ropeway in Tsakhkadzor ski resort
Introduction
See the top attractions of Armenia – one of the oldest countries in the world, the contemporary of Babylon and Assyria, with a capital older than Rome, a country with rich cultural heritage and ancient history on the crossroads of East and West
Visit some of world’s oldest and most beautiful remote Christian monasteries and churches tucked away in remote forested mountain settings
Experience the uncommon Armenian hospitality at its best meeting the friendly locals; sample delicious and authentic Armenian cuisine
Visit the oldest winery in the world which is 6100 years old excavated in Areni-1 Cave Complex and taste some of the most refined wines in the world in Areni village, the oldest wine making site in the world
Marvel at the beauty of biblical Mount Ararat (5165 m), always snow-capped, where Noah’s ark landed after the Great Flood
Explore Yerevan, a magical European capital with thriving nightlife under the gaze of Mount Ararat. There are hundreds of local cafes, wine-houses and restaurants spread all over the sidewalks that will give you a chance to taste the local cuisine, beer, wine and famous Armenian cognac, known as the best in the world
Itinerary
Arrival to Zvartnots International airport, meet and transfer to the hotel in Yerevan
YEREVAN CITY TOUR
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a modern, colorful city, situated in the Northeastern part of the Ararat Valley. Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world. Drive through the central streets of Yerevan, Republic Square, Opera House, Cascade Monument and stairs, “Mother Armenia” Monument with a fantastic view of Yerevan, Victory Bridge, Hrazdan Stadium, Sports and Concerts Center, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building, Academy of Sciences. Visit the food Bazaar (GUM) and the Vernissage market, the largest open-air market for arts and crafts in the Caucasus.
Overnight in Yerevan
Drive to Garni Pagan Temple and Geghard Monastery. The Pagan Temple of Garni is the only non-Christian temple currently standing in Armenia. Gracing the hillside the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built in 77A.D. by the Armenian King Trdat I.
Driving for 9 more kilometers from Garni, You’ll reach the Monastery of Geghard which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Geghard is an incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. Though the monastery has been around since before the 4th century, the main cathedral was built in 1215. It is said that the holy lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here.
Overnight in Yerevan
Leave for Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, situated at an altitude of 1900m above sea level. A famous writer has poetically characterized Sevan, “A genuine piece of sky, dropped down on earth among mountains”. Visit the Monastery of Sevanavank (IX century) which is located on the Sevan peninsula. Continue to Dilijan spa town. Due to its forested mountains and mild climate, Dilijan is named “Armenia’s Little Switzerland”. Take a stroll in the most beautiful part of the town, Old Dilijan Complex on historic Sharambeyan Street. Here we experience the town as it was in the 19th century. Drive to Haghartsin monastery, nestled in a temperate rainforest on a mountainside. It is one of those spots in Armenia that feels like you are walking through a huge, unreal movie set.
On the way back to Yerevan, visit Tsakhkadzor town, known as the largest ski resort town in Armenia, where you will have the rope-way to the mountain.
Overnight in Yerevan
Transfer to the airport, Departure
What’s Included
Accommodation
3 stars Hotel accommodation
Guide
Professional English speaking guide (For request another guides are available in French, Russian, Spanish, German)
Daily Breakfast at the hotel
This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let Silk Road Travel know the food option that you prefer.
Additional Services
Transportation with a comfortable cars with AC
English speaking guide
Entrance fees to all visited places
Armenian bread Lavash making in a local house in Garni village
Wine tasting in Areni village
Airport transfers
Local taxes
Transport
Transportation according to programs with high class mini vans /busses
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