Armenia (5 Nights / 6 Days)

Pick up from the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Yerevan city tour. Visit History Museum and Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex.

We will start our tour with a visit to Garni, the only standing pagan temple in Armenia, and the Symphony of Stones. In Garni, we will take part in Amrneian bread “lavash” baking master class and have lunch. We'll visit Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site carved out of the rock. On our way back to Yerevan, we'll make a memorable stop at The Arch of Charents, offering breathtaking views of Mount Ararat.

Sevan-Sevanavank-Dilijan

Today, we will drive along Lake Sevan, exploring Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula. We'll Stop for Lunch in Sevan. Later, we will journey to Dilijan, our last destination for today's tour, often referred to as the "Second Switzerland" for its stunning natural beauty. In Dilijan, we will visit Goshavank and Haghartsin Monasteries.

Today, we will depart for Etchmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative headquarter of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin (302-303 AD), the seat of the Catholicos. Visit St. Gayane and St. Hripsime Churches (7th c.). We will stop for lunch in Machanents House, Etchmiadzin. Return to Yerevan and stop over for Zvartnots temple, 7th century architectural masterpiece, listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Today, we will visit Khor Virap Monastery, which holds significant historical importance for Armenia due to the adoption of Christianity. We will have the opportunity to descend into the underground dungeon, located inside St. Gregory the Illuminator Chapel. The best view of the holy mountain Ararat opens from the territory of the monastery. Then, we will head to NoravankMonastery, known for its beautiful medieval Armenian architecture and religious importance. After that, we will visit Areni Cave and Areni Winery for a wine-tasting experience. In AreniCave, an ancient wine press was discovered, the age of which was estimated at 6000 years. After Lunch in Areni we will return to Yerevan.

Transfer to the Airport.

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