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Cultural Tour in Armenia

Name: Cultural Tour in Armenia
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1951.2 USD
Availability: InStock

Země:

Arménie

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Id zájezdu:

326094

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Operator:

Cascade Travel
Trvání:

10 Dní
Velikost skupiny:

13 Čl.
Věk:

15 to 90
Obtížnost:
Úrovně obtížnosti:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

You will visit 6100-year-old winery, where clay pots and grape seeds were found, local family run cheese farm to taste unique cheeses aged in wine and brandy.

Ride the world's longest Cable Car of 5.9 kilometers lengths in the Syunik region

Join a 13-member group of travelers from Europe, the Americas, and Australia.

Program zájezdu

Den 1

Arrival - Yerevan Old & New

Welcome to the vibrant and ancient city of Yerevan! Our tour begins at Victory Park, where we’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Yerevan and the majestic Mount Ararat. Next, we’ll explore the Cascade Complex, a grand staircase adorned with statues by renowned sculptors. This lively area is a favourite among locals, with its charming sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and beautiful artworks. Our journey continues to Matenadaran, one of the world’s largest manuscript depositories. As we stroll through the city, we’ll pass by notable landmarks such as the State Opera House, Northern Avenue, and their surroundings, showcasing a captivating blend of architectural styles. Our path will lead us to the heart of Yerevan—the Republic Square, a bustling centre filled with significant historical data about Armenia and Yerevan. However, we won’t miss the opportunity to explore Kond Neighborhood, the oldest part of the city, tucked away from the bustling centre. A leisurely walk through the narrow streets and small houses of Kond will transport us back to a bygone era, offering a unique perspective of the capital.

Den 2

Armenian Religious Center - Ejmiatsin

This day we’ll venture beyond the city to discover the captivating surroundings. Our first stop will be the renowned Ejmiatsin Cathedral, the world’s first Christian church. Inside the “Ejmiatsin Museum,” we’ll explore the ancient Christian world, including precious relics like the Holy Spear and a fragment of Noah’s Ark. Lunch will be served at the ethnographic centre. Next, we’ll visit the significant Sardarapat Memorial and ethnographic museum. The museum’s architecture faithfully replicates mediaeval Armenian fortifications. On our way back to Yerevan, we’ll pass by the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a mesmerising 7th-century structure with a compelling history and the stunning backdrop of Mount Ararat. In the evening, we’ll return to Yerevan, where you can enjoy a peaceful evening or immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant cultural scene. Options abound, including attending an opera or ballet performance, or visiting a charming jazz club featuring world-class musicians—all at affordable prices.

Den 3

Southwestern Armenian Treasures

Undoubtedly, the Khor Virap Monastery is a must-visit in Armenia, being the birthplace of Christianity as a state religion. After diving into Armenia’s rich history and admiring Mount Ararat from the hand’s reach, our tour takes us to the Old Areni Winery, where we taste local wines made of the endemic sort of grape Areni. Lunch will be served in a local guest house where we will taste Armenian traditional dishes. Our next stop is Areni Cave, the world’s oldest winery, dating back an astonishing 6,100 years. Continuing to Noravank Monastery located amidst red rocks made of the same stone. We’ll then capture stunning photos at the picturesque Spandaryan Reservoir before concluding our tour in Goris, where a delightful dinner awaits at the hotel.

Den 4

Cave Town & World's Longest Cable Car

On the fourth day, our adventure begins in the historic village of Khndzoresk, where we’ll explore natural and man-made caves that once housed brave defenders of the land. Crossing a swinging bridge, we’ll move between the old and new parts of Khndzoresk. For lunch, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant with breathtaking views of the renowned Tatev Monastery. Tatev, a significant monastery in Armenia, will captivate us with its cultural and historical significance. To truly embrace the experience, we’ll take a thrilling cable car ride over the deep Vorotan River canyon. Our journey continues to the village of Hermon for rest and overnight stay, with a stop at the impressive Shaqi waterfall along the way. Weather permitting, we’ll be treated to a stunning night sky adorned with stars and the magnificent sight of the Milky Way.

Den 5

Silk Road & Armenian Switzerland

Get ready for an adventurous day as we travel back in time along the historic Silk Road. Our first stop is the Selim Caravanserai, a 13th-century inn that once hosted traders from China, India, and Europe. From the mountain pass, we’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the cascading mountains. Continuing our journey, we’ll visit a historical village known for housing the world’s largest collection of khachkars (cross-stones). Here, we’ll have the opportunity to visit a family cheese farm and savour the unique flavours of locally aged cheeses, infused with wine and brandy. Driving along Lake Sevan, one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes situated at an altitude of around 2000 metres, we’ll enjoy a delightful lakeside lunch with a magnificent view. Our next destination is Dilijan, often called the “little Switzerland” of Armenia, renowned for its national parks and invigorating mountain air. Exploring the Old Dilijan Complex, characterised by its charming wooden balconies and artisan shops, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through this picturesque town, immersing ourselves in its delightful atmosphere.

Den 6

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

As part of our program Lori is included in the sixth day. The region of Lori will not leave us less amazed and surprised, since its location allows people to admire the centuries old churches of UNESCO world heritage sites, with their breathtaking surroundings. Here we will have an amazing opportunity to view two ancient monasteries in Aghtala and Haghpat – the real signs of Armenians living here from very old times. While the village of Dsegh is not a thing to miss for sure, it makes its visitors out of mind for its awesome nature, people and interesting cultural spots. We together will have lunch in the restaurant and the chef will demonstrate some traditional Armenian dish cooking.

Den 7

A City of Arts and Crafts

During those all days, we have tried our best to show our guests the Armenian culture and history, but the seventh day promises to be full of many more surprises than any other day (though each day is unique in its own way). We will drive into the cultural centre of Armenia, Gyumri. With its lofty black-and-apricot architecture, pottery studios and cute cafes, Armenia’s second-largest city, Gyumri, is the country’s creative capital and historical hub. In Gyumri we will have the chance not only to participate in several master classes, but also to dive into one of the most tragic parts of Armenian history and its dramatic consequences on the country. The tour will continue to another ancient monastery Marmashen with its incredible location over Akhurian River and Armenian-Turkish borders.

Den 8

Medieval Fortress & Armenian Alphabet Monument

If all the ways take us to Rome, then in Armenia they take us to the capital Yerevan. Today’s lunch will be on the road to Yerevan. We will have a stop at Gntuniq supermarket and bakery, where you will have a chance to see how the bread is baked on the walls of a hot oven and will smell a flavour of new baked hot bread. On the way back to Yerevan, the Monastery Saghmosavank will open its doors in front of us- one of the marvels of Armenia, with its marvellous canyon. Then we will go to find out the largest alphabet in the world, where the letters are gravestones and to find our first letters there. A visit to the fortress of Amberd would not bother us a lot. It would be even a shame for us not to pay attention to how the ancestors of today’s Armenian people lived and defended themselves. Due to those fortresses Armenians carried their brave history throughout centuries.

Den 9

Faith Before Christianity

Who said that Armenians were Christian all the time? What about the faith before Christianity? Yes, the previous day of the flight will be dedicated to explore two different faiths of Armenia: temple of Garni – the pagan symbol of the country and the Geghard Monastery – built from rocks with obscure and unbelievable architectural techniques. Both of them are surely close to each other but totally different universes. The region will amaze us with its breathtaking Azat Reservoir, Arch of Charents and so on, but we decided to get back to Yerevan and enjoy Ararat Brandy Company with its amazing museum and factory. Later the day, of course, we will celebrate the end of the tour with a farewell dinner.

Den 10

Departure Day

Transfer to the airport. Armenia was happy to have you here and keep in mind Armenia will continue to amaze you despite how many times you have been here.

Podmínky storna

Once you book with Cascade Travel we consider that you read Booking Conditions and have no questions regarding this document. Please, read the Booking Terms carefully, to avid any further problems.

1. Cascade Travel details

Your booking with Cascade Travel LLC

Address – 31 Moskovyan street

2. Tour enquiry & confirmation

You may book your tour either by submitting a “booking” or “hold place” form on our website or by emailing us at [email protected]. We receive your request and assign to one of our tour managers, who is responsible for your tour organisation. After confirming all the details and your special requirements by our tour manager you will be issued with a prepayment invoice of €100 per person. Your booking is considered as confirmed after receiving your prepayment, which will be followed up by sending you your tour voucher with confirmed hotels in 10 working days. Please check payment information and let us know if you have any issues with it.

3. Your changes in the tour

You are free to make any changes in the special requested or private tour up to date when your tour voucher is sent. The late changes (after receiving your tour voucher) will cause extra operational work and are subject to additional charge of €50 for the tour.

You are not able to make changes in group tour programs of any guaranteed date, unless the whole travelling group wants to make minor changes and confirm it with your guide at the tour pace.

4. Our changes in the tour

We reserve the right to make changes in the tour depending on local circumstances (road renovations / museum closures or any other issue) by replacing a sightseeing or service with another one with the same value. We guarantee that these changes may occur in less than 5% of operated tours without causing any inconvenience during the tour in general.

5. Refunds

Your prepayment is subject to fully refund up to 10 days prior to tour start. Though we guarantee the full refunding of the prepayment, we will not be covering bank transaction fees, which will be reduced from the refunded amount.

6. Our liability

The Cascade Travel is liable for providing full travel documents, tour programs, vouchers with all the confirmed services , and the invoices. Please make sure to double check the information and let us know if any detail is missing or incorrect.

At the same time, Cascade Travel is liable for the tour organisation, in accordance with your purchased and paid package for. If the services are not fully provided you reserve the right to complain and demand a refund for the unreceived services.

We reserve the right to replace any hotel / restaurant or sightseeing with a relevant one or a higher quality if the one does not operate at that moment.

7. Your personal information

The last point of Booking Terms refers to your personal information. Important to know, we will require your personal information: Passport details, address, phone number. This is demanded by local tax law to confirm that the service receiver is not a resident of Armenia․ Your tour manager sends you a form to fill in detail. This information is not a subject to be passed to a third party, unless the Tax Service of the Republic of Armenia requests Cascade Travel’s financial documents and client residency information.

Podrobnosti o zájezdu

Ubytování

Overnight stays in double / twin rooms for 9 nights

Doprava

Private airport transfers

Air conditioned private transportation

Doplňkové služby

Brandy tasting in Ararat Brandy factory

Wine tasting in Areny winery

Cheese tasting in family farm

Cooking class with chef

Tatever Cable Car

Entrance fees to museums

Museum guide fees

Jídlo

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 1 dinner

Guide

English speaking local guides

24 / 7 customer support service

Dobré vědět

Měna

AMD

Armenian Dram

Arménie

Konektory a adaptéry

Typ konektoru C

Typ konektoru E

Typ konektoru F

Zákaznické recenze

Operator

Faq Tour

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Cultural Tour in Armenia

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