Armenia (6 Nights / 7 Days)

<p class="p1">Pick up from the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Yerevan city tour. Visit History Museum and</p> <p class="p1">Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex.</p>

<p class="p1">We will start our tour with a visit to Garni, the only standing pagan temple in Armenia, and the</p> <p class="p1">Symphony of Stones. In Garni, we will take part in Amrneian bread “lavash” baking master class</p> <p class="p1">and have lunch. We'll visit Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site carved out of the</p> <p class="p1">rock. On our way back to Yerevan, we'll make a memorable stop at The Arch of Charents, offering</p> <p class="p1">breathtaking views of Mount Ararat. On our way back to Yerevan, we will visit The Arch of</p> <p class="p1">Charents and have the opportunity to enjoy the view of Ararat.</p>

<p class="p1">Today, we will drive along Lake Sevan, exploring Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula. We'll</p> <p class="p1">Stop for Lunch in Sevan. Later, we will journey to Dilijan, our last destination for today's tour, often</p> <p class="p1">referred to as the "Second Switzerland" for its stunning natural beauty. In Dilijan, we will visit</p> <p class="p1">Goshavank and Haghartsin Monasteries.</p>

<p class="p1">Today, we will depart for Etchmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative headquarter of the</p> <p class="p1">Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin (302-303 AD), the seat of</p> <p class="p1">the Catholicos. Visit St. Gayane and St. Hripsime Churches (7th c.). We will stop for lunch in</p> <p class="p1">Machanents House, Etchmiadzin. Return to Yerevan and stop over for Zvartnots temple, 7th</p> <p class="p1">century architectural masterpiece, listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.</p>

<p class="p1">Today, we will visit Khor Virap Monastery, which holds significant historical importance for</p> <p class="p1">Armenia due to the adoption of Christianity. We will have the opportunity to descend into the</p> <p class="p1">underground dungeon, located inside St. Gregory the Illuminator Chapel. The best view of the holy</p> <p class="p1">mountain Ararat opens from the territory of the monastery. Then, we will head to Noravank</p> <p class="p1">Monastery, known for its beautiful medieval Armenian architecture and religious importance.</p> <p class="p1">After that, we will visit Areni Cave and Areni Winery for a wine-tasting experience. In Areni Cave,</p> <p class="p1">an ancient wine press was discovered, the age of which was estimated at 6000 years. After Lunch</p> <p class="p1">in Areni we will return to Yerevan.</p>

<p class="p1">Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia, after the capital. There are various interesting sights</p> <p class="p1">in the city and its surroundings. Here you can visit the art gallery, local history museum or</p> <p class="p1">historical and cultural reserve. There are five different churches in Gyumri and in its surroundings,</p> <p class="p1">the ancient Marmarashen monastery and the Orthodox chapel. One of the symbolic and</p> <p class="p1">recognizable sights of the city is a monument to the legendary commander Vardan Mamikonyan,</p> <p class="p1">who was considered the defender of Armenia and the Christian faith and was ranked among the</p> <p class="p1">saints. Another iconic historical monument of Gyumri is the Alexandropol Fortress. The fortress</p> <p class="p1">was a military defensive object and played the role of protecting Russian territories from Persian</p> <p class="p1">or Turkish invasions. Gyumri is considered the “capital of art” in Armenia, as well as an important</p> <p class="p1">cultural center. The city is also usually called the “capital of humor”, as many prominent Armenian</p> <p class="p1">artists and comedians come from here.</p>

<p class="p1">Transfer to the Airport.</p> <p class="p1">Thank you!</p>