Our tour starts on  Freedom  Square near the building of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre after Spendiaryan. The Opera House is an architectural masterpiece by  Tamanyan. We’ll  walk from the square to  to Saryan’s monument, where you will see an exhibition - sale of paintings by local artists. , If desired you can buy one of them. 

Then we’ll  continue our excursion  to  <>  Brandy Factory. On the way, we also see St.Sarkis’  Cathedral  which is located on the left bank of the river Hrazdan, with a breathtaking view of the Hrazdan Gorge and the Victory Bridge.

Upon arrival at <> Brandy Factory you will visit the museum of the factory and get acquainted with the history of creating   legendary  ARARAT brandy, see the oldest Armenian barrels full of  fine drink. The highlight  of the excursion to the factory is  tasting of best sorts.

We are leaving Yerevan and  setting off to Etchmiadzin ,  the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. On the way to Echmiadzin You will also visit  the  museum – memorial of  Musa - Doug in Musaler  village.

Arrival in Echmiadzin. You’ll visit  the Mother Holy  of Echmiadzin, St. Gayane, St.. Shoghakat and St. Hripsime Churches.  All the churches are considered  excellent examples of Armenian classical  architecture.

After visiting  the churches we’ll  go to  <> tourism and art center where you can have lunch  enjoying  traditional Armenian food and drinks, as well as have master - classes of  carpet weaving, ceramics, folk dances, and preparing  of national dishes. In the center you can also see drawings and paintings of  the children who attend the  center’s  art school. On the way back you will visit another landmark -  the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral which is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture.  Along with Zvartnots Cathedral  , the Mother Holy of Echmiadzin l is  listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

Return to Yerevan.