Classic Armenia 7 Days

Day 1 : Arraival At Yerevan

Arrival At Zvartnots International Airport. Meet And Greet Transfer To The Hotel, Check-In And Relax.

Day 2 : Yerevan City Tour – Matenadaran – Vernissage

Start Exploring Yerevan Which Is Also Named “Pink City” For Buildings With Pink Color Which Gives The Stone “Tufa”. It’s An Old And Ancient City Therewith Considered Also A Modern And Splendid City. Start Your Tour From Republic Square Which Was Build 1950s By The Project Of Tamanian 20 Years Of After His Death. Walking Through The Northern Avenue, Which Is The Modern Part Of The Capital And Considers To Be The Heart Of Yerevan. Afterwards We Are Next To Opera House And Swan Lake Where We Can Have Photo Stop. Continue To Cascade Monument Which Is An Open-Air Museum. Climbing Up The Stairs You Will Enjoy The Fascinating View Of Yerevan. Walking Through Memorial Park And Stop By The Mother Armenia Monument. Visit To Matenadaran – A Respository Of Ancient Manuscripts. It Holds One Of The World’s Richest Depositories Of Medieval Manuscripts And Books In Armenian And Many Other Languages. Visit Vernissage Flea Market Which Offer Many Kinds Of National Souvenirs, Jewelry And Many Traditional Items.

Day 3 : Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan

After Breakfast Departure To Geghard Monastery (13th C.) – A Monastery Which Is Hewn Out From A Cave. The Monastery Had Been Originally Named Ayrivank Meaning "The Monastery Of The Cave". The Name Commonly Used For The Monastery Today, Geghard, Or More Fully Geghardavank Meaning "The Monastery Of The Spear". The Monastery Is Also Included In The Unesco World Heritage List. Continue Our Journey To Garni Pagan Temple From 1st C. The Temple Was Built By Armenian King Tiridates And Was Dedicated To The God Of Sun Mithra. Garni Is The Only Hellenistic Temple Existing Nowadays In Armenia. The Stairs Of The Temple Are Made Huge And High Which Means That Every Human Being Climbing Up The Stairs Is Condescending To God Of Sun. If The Weather Will Good, Visit The Symphony Of Stones Or “Basalt Organ”. This Is A Natural Monument Located In The Basin Of The Azat River, In The Area Of Garni Village. It Is Included In The List Of Natural Monuments Of Armenia. The Monument Consists Of Huge Symmetric Hexagon And Pentagon Basalt Columns (Nearly 50 Meters High), Which Seem To Be Handmade Due To Their Amazing Symmetry. Back To Capital.

Optional: Visit Brandy Factory. Here You Have The Chance To Get Acquainted With The Little Techniques Of Brandy Making Process And Have Degustation.

Day 4 : Yerevan – Tsaghkadzor – Sevan – Yerevan

Departure To The Resort Town Of Tsakhkadzor (Gorge Of Flowers) – Town Of Forested Mountains. Walking Tour Around The City. Opportunity To Ride Up The Ropeway Which Will Take You To The Peak Of Mount Teghenis From Where Opens Breathtaking View To The Forested Town. The Most Popular Season To Visit Tsaghkadzor Is Winter Because Of The Famous Ski Resort Which Is The Biggest In Armenia And Attracts Tourists And Professional Athletes From All Around The World For Skiing And Snowboarding.

The Road Will Take You Today To Lake Sevan Which Is Going To Be One Of The Highlights If Your Trip. Climb The Stairs Up On The Peninsula From Where Opens A Fascinating View To The “Blue-Eyed” Lake. Sightseeing Tour On The Peninsula. Lake Sevan Is Considered To Be One Of The Largest, Sweet Lakes In The World At An Altitude Of 1897 Meters Above Sea Level.

Day 5 : Khor Virap - Zvartnots - Megerian Carpit - Yerevan

After Breakfast, Drive To The Historical Treasures Of Armenia - To Ararat Valley To Visit Khor Virap Monastery. The Monastery Of Khor Virap (3rd – 17th Cc.) Is Located In The Place Of An Ancient Capital Of Armenia –Artashat. The Significance Of The Church Is Relatively Connected With Grigor Illuminator Who Was Spreading Christianity In Armenia. Visit To Zvartnots, A Complex Of Structures Erected In The Middle Of The 7th Century, Is Of Extreme Architectural Value Return To The Capital. Visit To Megerian Carpet. Here You Will Discover The History Of Armenian Carpet Making. A Rich Collection Of Carpets From Armenia And Other Countries Worldwide Are Displayed In The Museum.

Day 6 : Yerevan

Free Day For Enjoying The Capital Yourself And Free Time For Shopping.

Day 7 : Departure

Transfer To The Airport. Departure Home With Happy Memories!