Highlights
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Royal Holiday in Armenia |
07 Nights / 08 Days |
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Destination |
Armenia | |
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Continent |
Asia |
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Location |
South Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by Turkey (west), Georgia (north), Azerbaijan (east) |
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Capital City |
Yerevan |
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Language |
Armenian, English |
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Currency |
Armenian Dram (AMD) |
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Season |
(April–June) – mild weather (September–October) – pleasant temperature (Dec–Feb) cold |
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Airport |
Zvartnots International Airport |
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Time Zone |
(UTC+04:00) |
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Dial Code |
+ 374 |
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Tour Type |
Family, Couple, Leisure, Solo |
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Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrival and day is at leisure.
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport
in Yerevan. Meet and greet by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. The day is
free at leisure. Evening experience warm Armenian hospitality through their
authentic food at local restaurants. Explore vibrant cafés, wine bars, and
local markets. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 02Yeravan City Tour
After breakfast start city tour and explore
ancient pagan, Christian, and medieval Armenia in one journey. Walk the Cascade
Complex, Opera house, North Avenue and Republic square in the heart of Yerevan.
Then head to Blue Mosque dating back to the 18th century. Continue to Saryan
Street and walk down the park, where local painters display and sell their work
in an open-air Vernissage. After city tour return to the hotel. Overnight at
the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 03Yerevan –Amberd Fortress-Alphabet Alley -Yerevan
After the breakfast at the hotel start the
trip to Aragatsotn region. We will drive towards Amberd settlement complex,
comprised of medieval fortress and a church located in a quiet area on the
southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, which is the highest mountain in Armenia.
Amberd is located at 2300 meters above the sea level; hence the name, which
means ‘fortress in the clouds’. Next stop is Alphabet Alley, where you will
learn about Armenian language and letters and find your initial letters. In the
evening, return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 04Yerevan - Khor Virap - Garni – Geghard
After breakfast at the hotel start volcanic
rocks. First stop is near the Arch of Charents from where, the beautiful
panoramic view of Ararat valley is opened. Later head to Garni Fortress, which
dates to 3rd century BC and to its jewel pagan Temple of Garni, which dates to
1st AD. After that, visit Symphony of Stones – the nature created sightseeing
in Garni village. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the
collapse of the volcanic rocks. Visit, Geghard Monastry & Khor Virap Monastery. Experience Lavash baking.
Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 05Lake Sevan + Dilijan + Haghartsin
After breakfast at the hotel travel
northeast toward Lake Sevan and Dilijan region. Visit Dilijan and Stop at a bronze
monument to the heroes of the classic film Mimino. Explore Haghartsin Monastery,
Continue to Lake Sevan, the “Pearl of Armenia” and one of the largest
high-altitude freshwater lakes in Eurasia. Visit the historic Sevanavank Monastery
perched on the peninsula overlooking Lake Sevan. Experience a boat ride across
the lake to take in surrounding mountain peaks and island views. Return to
Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 06Yeravan – Etchmaiadzin Monastry
After breakfast at the hotel. Drive to
Etchmiadzin City. Etchmiadzin cathedral is one of the ancient churches in the
Christian world. Explore Echmiadzin Museum. Zvartnots temple (641-661 BC). Return
back to yeravan. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 07Yeravan – Areni wine village– Noravank Monastry
After breakfast at the hotel. Drive to
Noravank and Tatev Monastery, which is one of the most unique and beautiful
monasteries. Ride on the longest ropeway in the world, over the canyons to the
monastery of Tatev. Stop at Areni Wine Village & winery tasting. Overnight
in Yerevan.
Day 08Transfer to the airport
After Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and
transfers to the airport.
