Route: Khor-Virap-Noravank-Jermuk-Smbataberd, Garni-Geghard-Simphony of Stones-Sevan-Sevanavank.
Duration: 3 night/4 days
DAY |
DESTINATION |
Day 1 |
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Night in Yerevan |
Day 2 |
Khor-Virap-Noravank-Jermuk-Smbataberd. Night in Yerevan |
Day 3 |
Garni-Geghard-Simphony of Stones-Sevan-Sevanavank. Night in Yerevan |
Day 4 |
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: Khor-Virap-Noravank-Jermuk-Smbataberd.
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, over 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.
Noravank monastery complex-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 major religious center, and in the XIII-XIV centuries – the residence of the bishops of Syunik. The Noravank complex, thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, leaves an indelible impression.
Jermuk is an exciting health resort and climatic resort town, hidden in a picturesque plateau, at an altitude of 1980-2080 meters above sea level. The resort area with an abundance of trees and open spaces fascinates views, interesting old sanatoriums and much more-small and easily accessible, in order to wander on foot. The city attracts visitors with its huge waterfall (height 70 meters), natural bridge and lake, forests.
Smbataberd is a fortress located on the mountain top of Smbataberd. It was built in compliance with all the rules, the main of which was a thoughtful choice of the place of fortress construction. The entrance to the fortress is protected by strong walls of stone, and on the other three sides it is surrounded by deep gorges with steep slopes. Smbataberd was completely restored and restored in 2006-2007, and now tourists can see this beautiful building in all its original grandeur.it was one of the oldest and largest fortresses of Vayots Dzor and Syunik. It may have existed before the fifth century. The smbataberd fortress served as a military fortification clause of the dynasty of Basakanon and was subsequently fortified during the reign of Orbelyan. The original name of the fortress is unknown. People call it Smbataberd, apparently due to the nearby village of yeghegis with the grave of the Prince of princes Smbat Orbelian, who is credited with reconstructing the fortress. But it is most likely that the fortress was named after the Syunik Prince Smbat, who ruled in the X century.
Night in Yerevan
3 Day: Garni-Geghard-Simphony of Stones-Sevan-Sevanavank.
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 there 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.. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is about a Symphony of Stones-basalt rocks in the form of straight pipes and about 100m high. Symphonies are called because they resemble an organ from a distance. Such rocks are formed when the lava hardens sharply: this form is energetically advantageous. There are especially many such rocks in the Azat river gorge, which is listed as a UNESCO site.one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Symphony of Stones are basalt rocks in the form of straight pipes and about 100m high. Symphonies are called because they resemble an organ from a distance. Such rocks are formed when the lava hardens sharply: this form is energetically advantageous. There are especially many such rocks in the Azat river gorge, which is listed as a UNESCO site.
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
Night in Yerevan
4 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 - High-quality guide service
- Transport services during the tour
- Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
- Excursion: Khor-Virap-Noravank-Jermuk-Smbataberd.
- Excursion: Garni-Geghard-Simphony of Stones-Sevan-Sevanavank.
- Entrance ticket: Garni Temple
- Wina tasting at Areni Winery
- Bottle of drinking water for every day
Rate doesn’t include:
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extra tours
- Souvenirs