Highlights:
Explore the “pearl of Caucasus” - Lake Sevan.
Enjoy leisure time at the spring town Dilijan.
Visit Khor Virap Monastery to learn the biblical stories.
Learn the exotic culture at Garni Temple.
Welcome to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia! This city has existed since the 8th century and is one of the oldest cities in the world. Today your driver will pick you up from the airport on time upon your arrival and then send you to your hotel to meet your guide. After settling down, your guide will escort you to have a walking tour to see the pink traditional buildings, tranquil parks, and the bustling Republic Square.
Accommodation: Ani Grand Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today, you need to get up early in the morning. After breakfast, we will drive to the picturesque Lake Sevan. Surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains, the lake processes the most astonishing beauty. Fishermen’s boats drift on the lake and several antique monasteries stand on its banks. On one of the peninsulas, there is the famous Sevanavank Monastery, after which Lake Sevan was named. Then we will drive to Dilijan to enjoy today’s lunch and take a Gata making master class. Gata is a traditional Armenia dessert. After the class, you guide will show you around Dilijan, a spring town reputed as “little Switzerland”. Next, we will go to Haghartsin Monastery, which consists of 3 churches and shows both natural and artificial beauty. Then visit Goshavank Monastery and Lake Parz. After the tour, you will be driven back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Grand Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today’s first destination is Khor Virap Monastery. Khor Virap means deep dungeon. It was used to imprison Saint Gregory the Illuminator. Then after driving for about 1.5 hours southeastwards, we will reach Noravank Monastery. Located on a brick-red cliff, the monastery attracts numerous travelers by its splendid view. On the way back to Yerevan, you will have a chance to pay a visit to “Hin Areni” wine factory. The vine was made by the Areni grapes and Voskehat grapes planted in the nearby vineyards. In the harvest season, you could see the grapes in dark purple and light green. During the tour you could also taste different kinds of wine.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Grand Hotel (4 stars) or similar
After breakfast, we will head to Garni Temple, a Greek style temple. This temple was built to worship the Sun God and is the only pagan temple survived in Armenia. Then visit Geghard Monastery. It is said that the lance used by the roman soldier to stab Jesus is collected here. After that, we will go to the nearby Garni Canyon to see “Symphony of stones”. Finally, your driver will send you to the airport for your flight to the next destination. Hope you have had a great time with us!
Meals: Breakfast
3 nights at 4-star hotels, or open to your own choice
Private English-speaking guides.
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts.
Entrance fees to tourist sites.
International airfares.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entry Visa fees.
Personal expenses.
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers.
Private drivers & air-conditioned vehicles.
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