01.05 Airport transfer to the hotel Arrival in Yerevan. Meeting at the airport. Welcome dinner at the national restaurant. Hotel accommodation in the center of Yerevan.
02.05 Yerevan tour: Erebuni Museum, market, carpet-making factory ''Megerian Carpet'', Brandy Factory ''Ararat'' You will get a first impression of our capital Yerevan, which is older than Rome. You will see the Northern Avenue, Swan Lake and the building of the Opera and Ballet Theater named after Spendiaryan, see the vernissage paintings around the Saryan monument. Then you will go to the Cascade-architectural complex with sculptures of modern masters from around the world. Visit to the museum ''Erebuni''. The Museum of the History of the Foundation of the City of Yerevan was built in 1968 at the foot of Arin-Berd Hill, on top of which was the Urartian Citadel Erebuni, the ancient capital of Armenia. This is the earliest and largest urban settlement of the Urartian kingdom, one of the powerful slaveholding states of the Ancient East, which was the most important military stronghold, as well as the administrative and economic center of the country. Also a trip to the carpet factory "Megerian Carpet". The production of unique hand-made carpets in Yerevan began in 2002. During the tour, you will see master classes on how to make amazing carpet products that preserve the traditions of the old Armenian culture. Next, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous varieties of cognac during an excursion at the Ararat Brandy Factory. Tasting. Shopping center "Armenian Brands" (shopping at will).
03.05 Garni, Geghard, lavash breadThe tour starts at 10:00. A trip to Garni. Garni Temple is the former residence of Armenian kings, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia. The next point of our tour is the Geghard monastery complex, a unique architectural structure carved into the rock, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Relaxation. Baking Armenian traditional lavash bread. Armenian lavash is the essence of Armenians, This bread is faith, prayer, communion bread. Return to Yerevan. On this day, you will have the opportunity to participate in the events “Wine Days in Yerevan” on Saryan and Moskovyan streets. During the event, many wine and cheese makers will present their products; special zones will be placed for the sale of wines at a special fair. Local and not only restaurants will provide Armenian and world-famous dishes served with wine. All this will be accompanied by upscale and multi-genre music and dancing, including disco with one of the best local DJs.
04.05 Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Cableway - one station), Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), barbecue master class
After breakfast, a trip to Tsaghkadzor - visit of the Kecharis monastery complex. If you wish, you can ride the cable car to Mount Teghenis and see the beauty of this amazing region. Today you will see the blue pearl of Armenia - Lake Sevan. This is the largest lake in Armenia and one of the most beautiful lakes in the Caucasus. Its crystal clear water, clean air, cliffs, wild beaches, slopes densely overgrown with forests, alpine meadows - all this will win your heart. And when you climb the peninsula to see the churches, breathtaking beauty opens up from the heights. Then you will see a kebab master class from Sevan trout. Return to Yerevan. By the way, wine still days go on. There is a chance to participate in these events.
05.05 Museum of Microminiatures-Vernissage - transfer to the airport Breakfast in the hotel. Visiting a very interesting museum of microminiature named after Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan. The world famous miniature painter Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan is considered the founder of a unique art - microminiatures. Edward is a man of phenomenal abilities. He was born in Yerevan He had a higher musical education and for many years was one of the leading musicians of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia. In addition to his micro-art and musical talents, Edward was a renowned music innovator, music sculptor and cartoonist. Today, his violins are owned by famous musicians. Each aspect of his life can already serve as a separate biography for, say, a famous musician, ophthalmologist, cardiologist or scientist. All these are the different sides of one great person - Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan. During the tour, we assure you, you will get an unforgettable experience. Depending on the time, visit the Vernissage souvenir market, where you can purchase gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, and other handicrafts made of wood, stones, including semiprecious, silver and other materials (vernissage works only on Saturdays and Sundays). We visit the famous covered market where you can buy national sweets, herbs, spices, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Airport transfer. Departure Bon Voyage!!
