Route: Sevan-Sevan-Dilijan-Haghartsin-Goshi Lich-Makaravank, Yenokavan-Atan-Dsekh-Vanadzor, Garni-Geghard-Ararat Valley-Khor-Virap.
Duration: 4 night/5 days
DAY |
DESTINATION |
Day 1 |
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Night in Yerevan |
Day 2 |
Sevan-Sevan-Dilijan-Haghartsin-Goshi Lich-Makaravank. Night in Yenokavan |
Day 3 |
Yenokavan-Atan-Dsekh-Vanadzor. Night in Yerevan |
Day 4 |
Garni-Geghard-Ararat Valley-Khor-Virap. Night in Yerevan |
Day 5 |
Transfer to the airport |
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: Sevan-Sevanavank-Dilijan-Haghartsin-Goshi lich-Makaravank.
Breakfast
Lake Sevan – “the Pearl of Armenia” – is one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world. This natural wonder is located in the very center of the Armenian highlands, in a huge mountain bowl framed by picturesque mountain ranges at an altitude of 1,900 m.
Sevanavank is a monastic complex located on a Peninsula on the northwestern shore of lake Sevan. According to an inscription in one of the churches, Sevanavank monastery was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, daughter of Ashot I
Dilijan has the status of a mountain climate and balneological resort. The center of Dilijan is located on the right Bank of the Agstev river, where its residential quarters and shops are concentrated. There is also a restored quarter of “Old Dilijan” – a historical building with architectural elements typical of Dilijan-dormers, wooden balconies with carved railings, window and door borders. This quarter recreates the traditional way of life of citizens-artisans work, cafes, bakeries operate, and sell Souvenirs.
Haghartsin monastery rises among the majestic mountains where eagles fly, which is why its name is connected. Haghartsin means “game of eagles”in Armenian. The most ancient structure of Agartsin is the Church of St. Grigor, built in the XI century. It was built by monks who fled from Western Armenia to escape persecution. Since the 13th century, Haghartsin has been a major center of culture and spiritual life in Armenia.
The picturesque Goshi lake is located in the heart of the Dilijan nature reserve, surrounded by lush dense forests. The reservoir got its name from the village of the same name, which in turn bears the name of the famous medieval writer and prominent public figure Mkhitar gosh (XII-XIII century). The beautiful nature of this cozy Paradise has made lake gosh a favorite place for tourists and local residents.. Especially good is the nature of lake gosh in early autumn, when the leaves of trees that have begun to turn Golden are reflected in the mirror surface of the lake, and the weather is dry and Sunny.
Makaravank is a monastery built in the 13th century. Due to its uniqueness, richness and beauty, it occupies an important place in Armenian architecture. The only written mention of the Church belongs to the historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi. There is a legend that the Church was built by a master named Makar and his only son. After learning of the death of his son, he threw himself down from the height of the Church. The inhabitants buried it under one of the walls of the Church and named it Makaravank. The monastery complex includes the Church of the Holy virgin and new churches, courtyards, chapels, cemetery and other buildings.
Night in Yenokavan
3 Day: Enokavan-Atan-Dseh-Vanadzor-Ankavan.
Breakfast
Enokavan-has approximately 200 years of history. It is located at an altitude of 1000-1300 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 50 hectares with a length of 1000 meters from West to East and 500 meters from North to South. The North-Eastern part of Enokavan is covered with hills, and the southern part is a high canyon, which is 5 km long and 100 meters high. There are three caves in this canyon, which are 10 to 30 meters long, 15 meters wide, and 1-10 meters high.
The picturesque village of dseh is located on the edge of a mountain range in the Lori region of Armenia. There are two attractions in the village : the first is the colorful landscape and the ancient Kobayr monastery, and the second is the birthplace of the great pan – Armenian writer, poet and public figure Hovhannes Tumanyan. It is located on a high-altitude section of the Debed river, which offers a wonderful view of the Dzoraget valley and the village of Tsater. The place is interesting because it was once home to a family of Mamikonians, the same ones who were the kings of Armenia in the 5th century
Hankavan is a village in the picturesque area of Kotay district in Armenia. The blooming green area of Ankavan is cut by picturesque ravines and gorges. All in the wild woods near the Church, admire the unspoiled nature. The hallmark of Ankavan is the mineral table water “Hankavan” (“Ankavan”), which is extracted in the river Marmarik. The Marmarik river is a right tributary of the Hrazdan river and flows at an altitude of 1,900 m. above the sea. Nourish the Marmarik meltwater. Ankavan mineral water is similar in composition to the famous Essentuki and is considered very useful.
Night in Yerevan
4 Day: Garni-Geghard-Ararat Valley-Khor-Virap.
Breakfast
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.
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. The spear is kept in the Treasury of Etchmiadzin and is presented to visitors. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Khor Virap is one of the symbols of Armenia, offering 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 venomous snakes and Scorpions. According to legend, Saint Gregory the Illuminator was in this pit for 13 years.
Night in Yerevan
5 Day: Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the airport Yerevan
Rate includes:
- 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Yerevan hotel 3*: Bomo Nairi 3* / or hotel 4*: Imperial Palace
*Other hotels by the request - 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Yenokavan hotel 3* or 4*:
- High-quality guide service
- Transport services during the tour
- Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
- Excursion: Sevan-Sevan-Dilijan-Haghartsin-Goshi Lich-Makaravank..
- Excursion: Yenokavan-Atan-Dsegh-Vanadzor.
- Excursion: Garni-Geghard-Ararat Valley-Khor-Virap.
- Entrance tickets: Garni Temple
- Bottle of drinking water for every day
Rate doesn’t include:
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extra tours
- Souvenirs