09.05 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.
10.05 Garni, Geghard, lavash bread The 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. Recreation. Baking lavash bread. Armenian lavash is the essence of Armenians, This is bread - 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.
11.05 Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (old city, Goshavank, Haghartsin) Breakfast in the hotel. 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. Today you have to also get acquainted with the Armenian Switzerland - Dilijan. The city stands out for its traditional Armenian architecture and beautiful nature: the time of discoveries of miracles of Dilijan and its environs. A small tour of the old Dilijan and departure to the countryside, 18 km from the city of Dilijan, in the wooded valley of the Ijevan ridge, the monastery of Haghartsin (11-12th century) is located. The next point of our tour is the Goshavank monastery complex (12-13th century), one of the largest cultural, educational and religious centers of medieval Armenia. Return to Yerevan.
12.05 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, where he received 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 be a separate biography for, lets say, a famous musician, ophthalmologist, cardiologist or scientist. All these are different sides of a 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 buy gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, and other handicrafts made of wood, stones, incl. 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, in seasonal fruits and vegetables. Airport transfer. Departure Bon Voyage!!
