Route: Yerevan city-tour-Garni-Geghard, Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank, Echmiadzin-Zvarnots, Hovhanavank-Saghmosavank-Amberd-Armenian Alphabet Monument, Sanain-Haghpat-Axtala.
Duration: 6 nights/7 days
Day |
Destination |
Day 1 |
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Night in Yerevan |
Day 2 |
Yerevan city-tour-Garni-Geghard-lunch-degustation. Night in Yerevan |
Day 3 |
Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank-lunch-degustation. Night in Yerevan |
Day 4 |
Echmiadzin-Zvarnots-lunch-degustation. Night in Yerevan |
Day 5 |
Hovhanavank-Saghmosavank-Amberd-Armenian Alphabet Monument-lunch-degustation. Night in Yerevan |
Day 6 |
Sanain-Haghpat-Axtala-lunch-degustation. Night in Yerevan |
Day 7 |
Transfer to the airport |
Armenia is one of the oldest centers of grape culture and winemaking. In Armenia, it is believed that the first vine was planted by Noah when he descended from mount Ararat, and this was the beginning of winemaking in Armenia. Favorable natural conditions and thousands of years of experience contribute to the development of winemaking in Armenia. Our tour is expected to be a real carnival of unusual tastes, flavors, colors and incredible stories.
1 Day: Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Meeting at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
Night in Yerevan.
2 Day: Yerevan city-tour-Garni-Geghard-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in 782 BC by the Urartian king Argishti I. Because of the pink hue of tuff, which is mostly built up in the city, Yerevan is poetically called “pink”. There are about 5,000 cultural monuments in Yerevan. Victory Park is one of the greenest areas of the city, where the Mother Armenia monument is located and offers a beautiful panorama of the city. From here, you can see the whole of Yerevan at a glance.
The Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, built in Yerevan in 1967, is dedicated to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who died during the first genocide of the 20th century at the hands of the Turkish government, and has become a place of pilgrimage and an integral part of the architecture of Yerevan.
The temple of Garni is the only fully restored architectural monument of the pagan and Hellenistic period in Armenia. It was built in 76 ad by king Trdat and served as a summer residence for the Armenian kings. It offers a picturesque view of the Azat river and the Garni gorge. Not far from the Palace was a bathhouse, which was built at the end of the third century ad and is marked by features typical of Roman baths of that time. One of them has preserved a mosaic floor, which is a fine example of the fine art of ancient Armenia
A visit to the winery and tasting of white, rose and red wines. A colorful place for those who want to not only hear and see, but also try themselves in the art of ancient crafts.in carpet weaving woodworking and pottery. Guests have the opportunity to taste Armenian dried fruits and delicious wines, take part in the preparation of bread, lavash and Gata in tonir. After that, a delicious Armenian lunch is organized.
Geghard monastery-was founded in the IV century on the site of a sacred spring that originates in a cave. This is a two-story temple carved in solid stone with an adjacent Church. Geghard got its name from the spear of Longinus, which pierced the body of Christ. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Night in Yerevan
3 Day: Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Khor Virap is one of the symbols of Armenia. It offers a magnificent view of the biblical mount Ararat. This was the beginning of the baptism of Armenia, the first state to become Christian before Rome. The monastery was built in the period from VI to XVII centuries, above the dungeon where the Baptist of Armenia – Saint Gregory the Illuminator-languished for spreading Christianity, until king Trdat decided to accept this religion as the state one. The dungeon where the Holy elder suffered was a Royal dungeon. Here prisoners were lowered into a pit infested with poisonous snakes and Scorpions. According to the legend, Saint Gregory the Illuminator was in this pit for 13 years.
Areni is a wine region of Armenia, where an annual wine festival is held. Areni winery was opened in 1994. In the tasting room, you can try red and white wines, fruit and berry. The most popular are pomegranate and apricot wines, but you can also try wine from quince, cherry, BlackBerry, raspberry, peach and others. After a tasting and a tour of the winery, guests can enjoy a delicious lunch.
Noravank monastery-was built in the XIII century on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of the Amagu river. The gorge is famous for its steep red rocks rising behind the monastery. During the reign of the Orbelyan princes the monastery became a large one religious center, and in the XIII-XIV centuries – the residence of the bishops of Syunik. Thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, it leaves an indelible impression.
Night in Yerevan
4 Day: Echmiadzin-Zvarnots- lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Echmiadzin is the spiritual center of Armenia. In the center is the Cathedral, built in the first years of the IV century on the place where, according to legend, Christ appeared to Gregory the Illuminator. In memory of this event, the Cathedral was named Echmiadzin — lit.: “the only begotten descended”. Of particular interest are the relics stored in Etchmiadzin: a piece of the cross on which Christ was crucified, and a fragment of Noah’s Ark. The Cathedral is the oldest Christian Church. It was built in 303, shortly after the introduction of Christianity as the state religion in Armenia.
The Church of Saint Hripsime was built in 618 and is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. It is a slender and majestic structure, beautiful in its simplicity. In the rectangular base of the temple, four semicircular niches form a cross. Under the altar is the crypt where, according to legend, Hripsime was buried.
The Church of Saint Gayane was built in 630 on the site of a fourth-century chapel and is still one of the best monuments of Armenian architecture. This is a slim, concise and strict building. From the decor, only plant ornaments on the frames of doors and Windows.
Shogakat temple was built in 1694 on the site of a fourth-century chapel. It is notable for its peculiar architecture, known as the”dome hall”.
Zvartnots temple – the most striking monument of medieval Armenian architecture-built in the VII century. Unfortunately, Zvartnots has reached our days only in ruins, completely destroyed by a powerful earthquake in the X century. But even the ruins of this temple give us an idea of its rare and majestic beauty.
Visit to the winery with a tasting of home-made wines, which will smoothly turn into a real Armenian lunch
Night in Yerevan
5 Day: Hohanavank-Saghmosavank-Amberd- Armenian Alphabet Monument—lunch-degustation
Breakfast
Sagmosavank was founded in 1215, when Prince Vache Vachutyan ordered to build the temple of Saint Zion here. Later, the Church grew-there was a narthex (1250), a book Depository (1255), and the Church of St. Nicholas. Astvatsatsin (1235). the monastery has an elegant interior: on the walls you can see bas-reliefs depicting animals, plants, and the vachutyan coat of arms. There is an impressive number of unique khachkars.
Hovhannavank is a monastic complex dedicated to John the Baptist. The oldest building in the complex is a Basilica-type Church built in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator. The construction of the main Church of the monastery of Surb Karapet dates back to the XIII century. The walls of the cross-domed Church are richly decorated with bas-reliefs and ornaments.
Amberd is a historical fortress located at an altitude of 2300 meters. From the first minutes of your stay in Amberd, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the area, and in clear weather you will be able to see Ararat.
“Alley of letters” is a monument to Armenian writing, which was established in 2005 in honor of the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet. All the letters and statues are made of Armenian tuff. Armenian is a separate branch of the Indo-European family of languages. The Armenian script was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405
Visit to the winery with tasting: 9 types of premium wine assortment, Grappa. Impeccable, with a pronounced personality, focused on local wine varieties, truly embody the Armenian terroir! A visit to the winery will be truly unforgettable and leave a vivid impression!
Night in Yerevan
6 Day: Sanain-Haghpat-Axtala-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Sanahin is a monument of Armenian architecture, a medieval monastery, one of the main medieval cultural centers of Northern Armenia. The Church complex is dated X—XIII centuries. The Academy, libraries, scriptoriums, and schools where books were written were founded here. Sanahin owned extensive land.
Haghpat is a medieval monastic complex in Haghpat, which was founded by Queen Khosrowanuish, the wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. Haghpat was one of the most important spiritual and cultural centers. Of all the monastic buildings preserved-the main Church of St. Nshan (967-991) with sculptures on the outside and paintings (XIII-XIV centuries) inside, the Church of St. Gregory (1005) and a small domed Church of St. Astvatsatsin (XII-XIII centuries), the refectory of the XIII century, the book Depository of the XIII century, the tiered bell tower (1245), khachkars.
The monastery complex of Akhtala, located in the middle of a picturesque area, was founded in the X century. The architecture of the monastery is very peculiar and quite noticeably differs from other buildings of this type. This is explained by the fact that when designing akhtal, master architects used an unusual mix of Armenian and Georgian architectural styles. Akhtala was not only a religious, but also a military-defensive object. This is reminiscent of the preserved defensive fortress and many secret underground tunnels.
Visit a colorful winery with home-made wine tasting. After organizing a delicious lunch.
Night in Yerevan
7 Day: Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the Yerevan airport
Rate includes:
- 6 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Yerevan hotel 3*: Bomo Nairi 3* / or hotel 4*: Imperial Palace
*Other hotels by the request - High-quality guide service
- Transport services during the tour
- Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
- Excursion: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Garni-Geghard.
- Excursion: Echmiadzin-Zvartnots
- Excursion: Armenian Alphabet Monument-Saghmosavank-Hovhanavank-Amberd.
- Excursion: Sanain-Haghpat-Axtala.
- Entrance tickets: Garni Temple, Zvartnots Temple, Echmiadzin Museum
- 5 lunches and degustations: in Garni, in Areni, in Axtala, in Aragatsotny district
- Bottle of drinking water for every day
Rate doesn’t include:
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extra tours
- Souvenirs