Armenia is a small country that connects Europe to Asia. It was one of the major
powers, the third largest state in the Near East, after the Roman Empire and Parthia
over 2000 years ago. Now Armenia is the modern country with nice and talented
people, ancient history, thousands of historical monuments, rich culture, traditional
hospitality, delicious and healthy food, beautiful nature and safe environement.
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Tour Program,
Day Time Itinerary
Duration/
Hours
Wednesday - - Arrival, transfer from the airport to the hotel 0.5
Thursday 09:00
"Hin Areni" wine factory (tour and tasting), Tatev - Ropeway,
Khndzoresk 13-14
Friday 09:00
Dilijan (old town), national dishes master class and active leisure in
Yenokavan
11-12 village (zipline, rope park, paragliding, horseback riding, rock climbing
etc.)*
Saturday 10:00 Garni, Geghard, lavash baking 4-5
Sunday 10:00
Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway - one station), Lake Sevan
(Sevanavank, boat trip) 7-8
Monday 09:00
Alphabet Alley, Aragats (Lake Kari), Amberd, traditional holiday
cooking in
7-8
Armenian village garden
Tuesday 10:00
Dashtadem Fortress, Gyumri (old town, black fortress, popular fish
farm-restaurant),
9-10
Marmashen
Wednesday - - Transfer from the hotel to the airport, departure 0.5
The per person price in case of accommodation at: Single
occupancy
3* hotel 635 €
4* hotel 757 €
5* hotel 1156 €
* Optional: activities are paid on spot according to the price list.
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The price of the program includes: ● Hotel accommodation in Yerevan (7 nights); ● 7 breakfasts at the hotel; ● Full transportation service (comfortable air-conditioned minibus or
bus); ● Professional guide service, speaking Armenian, Russian, English; ● Soft drinks and cakes during trips; ● Entrance fees to the historical and cultural attractions; ● Insurance of the vehicle and passengers.
Additional information:
● The unused portions of the itinerary are not refundable. ● Instead of hotels the participants of the program can choose to be
placed in high-quality apartments in the center of Yerevan. In this
case the price of the program decreases and is subject to additional
discussion. ● In case of additional services, besides theones listed in the program, the
price is subject to additional discussion.
*Amsterdam-Yerevan-Amsterdam ticket price about 300 euro.
*The tour program can be changed on Your request.
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Areni village The village of Areni is in Vayots Dzor region. This sunny village is
famous for its best wine assortments. Due to its specific flavor and
delicate taste "Areni" wine has its respectful place among the best
Armenian wines. The visit to the wine factory of the village will
serve a good testimony to the above mentioned. The St. Astvatsatsin
church built by skillful architect and sculpture Momik is in Areni
village, too.
Tatev monastery Among the architectural pillars of Zangezour the monastery of Tatev
doesn't have its rivals. This used to be wealthiest medieval monastery
in Armenia. Besides being a religious center Tatev was also the
important strategical center of Syunik king-dom. Being situated on a
naturally defended place Tatev Monastery has always been an
impregnable fortress for alien. In non-stable political conditions the
several secret ways in the territory of the fortress led the way to the
canyon and served as a link between the monastery and external
world.
Tatev Ropeway Church bells were ringing loud in Tatev on October 16 of 2010,
heralding the launch of a program to revive a medieval monastic
complex and the opening of an aerial tramway called Wings of Tatev.
The 5.7-kilometer ropeway was built within 11 months, passes
through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills covered
with lush forests. The tramway is supported by three towers between
its two terminals. One terminal is on a hill overlooking the village of
Halidzor and the other is near Tatev Monastery, on the road to Tatev
village. Two cabins operate at once, traveling in opposite directions.
Khndzoresk Khndzoresk is located at a distance of 8 km from Goris. The village
is famous for its natural stone carpets. Old Khndzoresk is situated on
the two slopes of the mountainous valley. There were no flat areas
on those slopes for building settlements and for this reason people
used caves. During the national liberation movement of Syunik (1722 - 1730)
due to its inaccessible geographical position Khndzoresk served as
a stronghold for Syunik.
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Dilijan
Dilijan entices people with its unforgettable beauty and mild climate.
The city stretches on the banks of Aghstev river, surrounded with
mountains and forests. Dilijan has the fame of a health resort. The
warm sun, fresh air and natural spas have great healing influence on
people. Dilijan is also rich in interesting architectural monuments.
Yenokavan
Surrounded by the picturesque forests of Ijevan, functioning in the area
of Yenokavan (Lastiver) village, which is famous for its spectacular
views of mountains and gorges, “Yell extreme park” stands for a
unique place of active rest. As numerous chances of spending nice time
with family or friends one should pay a special attention to the cable
park, the giant swing, paintball, mountain cycling, archery, rock
climbing, paragliding, park of barriers, campaigns with jeeps, etc.
“Yell extreme park” is irreplaceable also, for those, who love horse
riding. More than 40 horses will accompany you through the foliage
forests of Tavush. One of the most favorite things for the visitors of the
entertainment complex is flight with zipline: the runway of the zipline
is consisted of 5 runways.
Garni
Garni temple which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique
survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-
Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat the First ordered building the
temple in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun.
After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its
significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of
the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom
with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
Geghard Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th
century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex
are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was
called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard
(lance), as the lance used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's
side, was kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its
construction Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual
songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and
many striking khachkars (cross-stones).
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Lavash baking
You will have a good opportunity to participate in lavash baking
procedure (traditional Armenian bread) as well as in the process of
making cheese, after which you can taste them together with a home-
made local wine.
Tsaghkadzor Tsaghkadzor city ("Valley of flowers") is considered to be one of the
most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our
mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its
whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 50 kilometers
North from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain and is
surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows.
Kecharis
Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor. It was
built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and
a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed
building the monastery.
Lake Sevan
The fascination and the pearl of mountainous Armenia is Sevan Lake,
which is one of the world's greatest high altitude freshwater lakes. It is
about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is
surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful
landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent
rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church
complex built in 874.
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Sevanavank A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Sevan
Lake, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of
the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874
by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter princess Mariam.
The silhouette of the churches against the background of the
turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the
visitors.
"Armenian alphabet monument"
"Armenian alphabet monument" is located in the village of
Artashavan, at the east side bottom of Mt. Aragats. It was erected
in 2005 to the 1600 anniversary of creation of the Armenian
alphabet by the design of the famous Armenian architect Jim
Torosyan. The monument is an interesting demonstration of the
stone carvings of 39 Armenian letters. The Armenian alphabet has
been used to write the Armenian language since the year 405 or
406 and is still used to present Armenian language in written
form. It was devised by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian
linguist and ecclesiastical leader.
Aragats The highest peak of the Republic of Armenia is the Mount
Aragats (4095 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favourite
mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best
stop is at Kari Lich (Stone Lake), which is at the height of
3250m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the
silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and
silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in
the fog of Ararat Valley.
Amberd
The principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building
have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on
a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served
as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is
a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
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Gyumri
Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the
middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the
ethical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The
local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflected
in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still
seems to hear the voice of the smiths' hammers, it seems that a
cart will appear from the street corner and the carter will call to
show around the city. The old houses, a part of which fortunately
resisted the devastating earthquake in 1988, speak of the high
architectural achievements of the city.
Marmashen
On the picturesque bank of Akhuryan river there is the
magnificent monastery Marmashen built by Duke Vahram
Pahlavuni. It is a huge complex, the construction of which started
in 986 and finished in 1029. The main church is a domed hall.
The facades of the church are elaborated with triangular niches,
which endow the edifice with special liveliness. The survived
eastern and northern walls of the second church, which is
adjacent to the main church, prove that both with its composition
and architectural details it is the smaller dupli-cation of the main
church.
Dashtadem
Dashtadem fortress is located in a homonymous village near
Talin town. It appears to be one of those medieval fortresses of
Aragatsotn province, that were built for protecting Ararat Plain
from attacks. The base of the fortress was founded during
Urartian period. The citadel was built by Kamsarakan princes,
who carried out large-scale construction works in the province.
After the fall of Bagratouni Kingdom of Armenia most of the
territory went under the control of Seljuq sultans. At the end of
the 12th century the governor of Ani capital - Sultal ibn
Mahmoud, built pyramids with a semi-circular and polygonal
plan there, and he left an Arabic script about it.