Yerevan - Day 01
Arrive in Yerevan. Our local representative will meet you & transfer you to your Hotel in Yerevan. Yerevan is the capital of the Republic of Armenia and is the 12th capital of historical Armenia. The capital of Armenia is also one of the most ancient cities in the world. There are numerous museums, monuments, and churches in Yerevan which evidence of the high spiritual, cultural, and scientific status of the city. Due to its rich historic and cultural heritage, unique architecture, developing urban infrastructure, and the hospitality so characteristic of Armenians, Yerevan attracts more and more tourists expanding the geography of the tourism market and strengthening its position on the map of best tourist directions. Check-In at your Hotel & Rest of the Day is free at Leisure.
Yerevan - Day 02
Breakfast in the hotel. Yerevan – the capital of Armenia, is known as the Pink City, the volcanic rock (tuff) iconic of its state buildings forms a fondant panorama around the city’s heart. Meanwhile, the verdant hills which cup the 13th capital of Armenia provide a setting that masks its many battle scars. Yerevan can be perplexing. Its neoclassical squares conjure Vienna, while its wide boulevards brim with Parisian élan. The city is known for its squares, parks, historic monuments, and delicious dolma, just to name a few of its attractions.Yerevan is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Despite its history of centuries, the present and the past coexist in harmony inside its walls. This is evidenced by the spirit the city is filled with. New buildings, monuments, fountains, memorials, and parks appear side-by-side with the architecture of centuries and complement the image of Yerevan together. Being reminiscent of “sun rays”, the city itself disposes to long, yet never tiring walks. The weather will delight you with its lack of rain, hot summers, clear blue sky, and multitudes of sun and color. The city is literally saturated with bright light. You can see a magnificent panorama overlooking Mount Ararat from any height or elevation. This is the breathtaking view our capital begins with, always happy to host any newcomers with great love.Our tour will introduce you to such famous places as St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Republic Square, and Marshal Bahamian Avenue. A visit to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide with a stop in Victory Park with an overview of the Mother Armenia monument and the famous panoramic view of the city center. Mandatory walk along the Northern Avenue and the open-air museum of the Cascade complex.
Yerevan - Day 03
Breakfast in the hotel. One of the most unusual places in Armenia, the village of Garni which bears the same name as the ancient pagan temple, is situated 37 km from the center of Yerevan. Before the adoption of Christianity, the architecture in Armenia was interrelated with the Hellenistic style. This is evidenced by Garni,executed in this elegant manner with a characteristic colonnade on all sides and located on the top of a hill divided from the mountain range by a deep gorge. The temple was restored in 1976 and welcomes a multitude of tourists daily to this day. Since 2011, it has been awarded the UNESCO heritage award. The picturesque mountains, steep gorge, and endless echo to be heard again and again, fascinate and ask to return. Geghard is a complex consisting of the main chapel, two cave halls, and tombs. There is a cold spring in the first cave hall, which to this day captures the attention of the visitors. It is believed that its holy water heals diseases, rejuvenates, and gifts beauty. Literally translated, Geghard means “holy spear” in memory of the spear kept in it, which had wounded Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion. It is also included in the UNESCO List of Heritage since 2000. The nearby flowing Azat River hypnotizes with its murmur, pigeons hovering over the church, and the coolness from the gorge gives strength to continue the path to new discoveries and impressions.Lake Sevan is the largest source of fresh water for the country and also the biggest in the whole Caucasus. Surrounded by mountain ranges at an altitude of about 1900 meters above sea level, Sevan is striking in its beauty and azure-blue water surface. The lake has a small peninsula, at the top of which is located the monastery of Sevanavank. In a complex with several buildings, the monastery has been preserved since the 18th century and is still in effect.From a height, it seems that the mountains and the water merge together and there is not a single border between them. Watching the endless play of the waves shimmering under the sun makes one mistake it for a sea. This association is truthful indeed. In the ancient Armenian sources, Sevan was called “the Geghama Sea”, or was simply referred to as “the sea”. Amazing nature combines rocky landscapes and pine mini forests located alongside the coast. Once here for the first time, you begin to feel infinite harmony and inner peace. We invite you to immerse yourself in this feeling and relax both mentally and physically.
Yerevan - Day 04
Breakfast in the hotel. Khor Virap is arguably the most amazing sight in Armenia. It is an ancient monastery, shrouded in mystery and stories. After all, it is here that, according to legend, St. George the Illuminator was tortured and kept in the dungeons for 14 years. The complex of the monastery is located above the cave that tourists today have access to and offers stunning views of the wide fields at the foot of Mount Ararat. Full of legends, Khor Virap is a cult place for the Christian history of Armenia. After the events unfolding here, Armenia became the first country (301) to adopt Christianity as the state religion. Vayots Dzor and Arena village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. “Hin Areni” wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery, the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment.
Yerevan - Day 05
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight, We return home with wonderful memories of our tour.
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