Route: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Zip-line, Sanain-Haghpat-Ахпат-Rafting on Debet River, Axtala-Rafting on Dzoraget river, Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Sevan-Sevanavank, Garni-Geghard-Shopping.
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-Tsitsernakaberd-Zip-line. Night in Yerevan |
Day 3 |
Sanain-Haghpat-Ахпат-Rafting on Debet River. Night in Lori Region |
Day 4 |
Axtala-Rafting on Dzoraget river. Night in Yerevan |
Day 5 |
Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Sevan-Sevanavank. Night in Yerevan |
Day 6 |
Garni-Geghard-Shopping. Night in Yerevan |
Day 7 |
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: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Zip-Line.
Breakfast
Yerevan is one of the most ancient cities in the world. The city was founded in 782 BC by the Urartian king Argishti I. Due to 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 were killed 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.
Armenia, being one of the oldest countries in the world, is developing according to new world standards. The longest zip line in the region is located in this country, which is 870 meters long. Guests will have the opportunity to ride a zip line and experience incredible emotions. 1 jump. The height of the cable car is 87 meters, part of it passes under the Davidashensky bridge. The longest zipline with a length of 870 meters connects the two sides of the gorge. The speed is about a hundred kilometers per hour. From the height you can see the Hrazdan gorge.
Night in Yerevan
3 Day: Sanain-Haghpat-Rafting on Debet river
Breakfast
Sanahin is a monument of Armenian architecture, a medieval monastery, one of the main medieval cultural centers of Northern Armenia. The Church complex dates from the 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.
Rafting. Man and nature are inextricably linked with each other. Living and working in cities, surrounded by stone buildings, people realize that they are steadily moving away from nature. Because of the acceleration of the rhythm of life, being under constant intellectual and emotional stress, he is increasingly exposed to a state of stress. We offer to make a reboot and spend the weekend surrounded by charming nature with the possibility of releasing adrenaline into the blood. The Debit river with the 4th level of difficulty has a length of 152 km. The most favorable time for rafting, in terms of weather and water level, is the period from June to October.
Length-12 km.
Duration-90 minutes
Night in Lori region
4 Day: Axtala-Rafting on Dzoraget river.
Breakfast
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.
The length of 8 km.
Duration-1 hour
Night in Yerevan
5 Day: Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Sevan-Sevanavank.
Breakfast
Dilijan is a mountain climate and balneological resort. Restored quarter of “Old Dilijan” – a historical building with architectural elements typical of Dilijan-attics, 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 associated with. 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.
Lake Parz (translated as “clean” or “transparent”) is located in the middle of dense mountain forests of the Dilijan nature reserve. The reservoir is fed by the crystal water of the local purest springs. The clear waters of the lake have a light green hue. The shores of lake Parz are a favorite place for families.
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. The area of its water mirror is 940 square meters. km, maximum depth – 95 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
6 Day: Garni-Geghard-Shopping.
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 presented to visitors. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Colorful fair “Vernissage” is a favorite place of tourists and guests of the capital.
Artists, craftsmen, jewelers, seamstresses and potters bring their amazing works here, and every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am, you can buy any Souvenirs and works of art you like. If you want to buy something to remember Armenia by, feel free to send it to the “Vernissage”, as you are unlikely to leave here empty-handed. They sell paintings, jewelry, wood products, magnets, musical instruments, national Souvenirs, carpets, national costumes, semi-precious stones, rarities, and much more.
“GUM” is a colorful market filled with aromas, smiles, strange delicious goods and real excitement of trade. It has its own charm, which is difficult to describe in words, it must be tasted. It has its own chip, walking through the market, sellers and try to treat and lavash, and wine, and cheese, and fruit. Apricots, peaches, grapes, apples, cherries, plums, watermelons, melons, pomegranates — you will be surprised by the variety of local fruits and affordability. No Armenian feast is complete without basturma and sujukh. They will be a great addition to a fine red wine. There is a wide selection of meat products that can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. At the same place you can find fresh greens, a huge selection of Armenian cheeses, spices and pita bread, of which will have a real Armenian brtuch. Sujukh is not only dry, sharp and salty, but also sweet, because it is also prepared from nuts and grape juice. Sweet lovers will be especially pleased with “Armenian Snickers”. Along with sweet sujuho, your eyes and sense of smell will be pleased with the abundance of dried fruits, iridescent with all the colors of the rainbow. Don’t forget to buy Alani — dried peaches stuffed with crushed walnuts with sugar and spices, and treat yourself to nut mixes mixed with raisins.
Night in Yerevan
7 Day: Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the Yerevan airport
Rate includes:
- 5 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 region Lori hotel 3* or 4*:
- High-quality guide service
- Transport services during the tour
- Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
- Excursion: Excursion: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Zip line
- Excursion: Sanain-Haghpat-rafting on Deber river.
- Excursion: Axtala-Rafting on Dzoraget river.
- Excursion: Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Sevan-Sevanavank
- Excursion: Garni-Geghard-Shopping.
- Entrance tickets: Garni Temple, zip-line Yerevan, rafting on Debet river, rafting on Dzoraget river
- Bottle of drinking water for every day
Rate doesn’t include:
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extra tours
- Souvenirs