Monday: Airport transfer to the hotel Arrival in Yerevan.
Meeting at the airport. Sightseeing tour in Yerevan. Welcome dinner at an ethnic restaurant. Hotel accommodation in the center of Yerevan.
Tuesday: Lake Sevan-Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)
The tour starts at 10:00. Excursion to Lake Sevan. Do not miss the chance to 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. As part of this tour, you will see Sevanavank Monastery. The monastery was built in 874 at the behest of the daughter of Ashot Bagratuni - Queen Mariam. The churches of St. Arakelots and St. Astvatsatsin (Virgin Mary), against the blue sky and turquoise lake, make an indescribable impression on the viewer. Today you will also get acquainted with the Armenian Switzerland-Dilijan. The city stands out for its traditional Armenian architecture and beautiful nature: it’s time to discover the miracles of Dilijan and its environs. A small tour to the old Dilijan and departure to the countryside, 18 km from the city of Dilijan, in the wooded valley of the Ijevan ridge, the Haghartsin monastery (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.
Wednesday: Etchmiadzin-Zvartnots
The tour starts at 10:00. A trip to the holiest place for every Armenian - the Armenian Vatican - Echmiadzin. Echmiadzin is the official residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians. Since the adoption of Christianity by the Armenians, the throne of the Catholicos of All Armenians was located here. Many significant Christian shrines are kept in this place: the spear which pierced Christ, a particle of Noah’s Ark and the Right Hand of St. Grigor the Illuminator. You will also see the St. Gayane Basilica of the year 603, the church of St. Hripsime of 618 and the later church of St. Shokagat. All these churches, together with the main cathedral of Echmiadzin, are included in the humanity cultural heritage list of UNESCO. On the way back - visit the ruins of the ancient cathedral church of Zvartnots. Return to the hotel. Near the Etchmiadzin Square is a cathedral, which was founded in 301 AD. Return to Yerevan.
Thursday: Free day.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. If you wish, you may book an excursion. Return to Yerevan.
Friday Transfer to the airport.
Breakfast in the hotel. 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 market where you can buy national sweets, herbs, spices, in seasonal fruits and vegetables. Airport transfer. Departure. Bon Voyage!!
The price includes:
- Accommodation in the city center
- Breakfasts
- Welcome Dinner
- Excursions
- Guide
- Entry tickets