As your flight glide down and cut through the clouds of the Armenian sky, you will be enthralled by the view of the city of Yerevan. Our ground representatives will welcome you as you step out of the Zvartnots International Airport. The moment you hit the roads of Yerevan your 'Ararat Sense' will be evoked and the enigmatic city will engulf you in its beauty, as was experienced by Vasily Grossman. The chauffeur will drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Overnight in Yerevan.After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your tour guide and start a city tour in Yerevan. During the city tour, you will see the most beautiful sights in Yerevan, like The Republic Square, where you may see the stone carpet right in the middle hiding the history of 3000 years underneath. Enjoy the most charming architecture of the Opera and Ballet Theatre, a huge building, projected by the architect of Yerevan Aleksander Tamanyan. We will also visit Cascade, Cafesjian Museum of Modern Arts, and Mother Armenia Monument.
Drive to Echmiadzin – the religious center for all the Armenians in the world. Echmiadzin is one of the first Christian buildings in the world, constructed in 301 - 303 AD when Armenia officially adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301. On the way back you will visit the ruins of Zvartnots Temple (named as a temple of angels, belongs to the 7th century). This construction is listed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage. Drive back to Yerevan. On the way back to the hotel we will be also visiting the famous local fruit market. Free time on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Sevan Lake, the pearl of Armenia. Sevan Lake is considered to be the second high-mountain freshwater lake in the World. While climbing the stairs to Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula of Sevan, you will be captivated by the view of this blue-eyed lake. Driving through the tunnel you will appear in another climate and other nature. Dilijan has always been a health resort in the years of the Soviet Union. Drive to Parz Lake. We will take a short hiking tour to Goshavank Monastery (12-14th cc.). Goshavank Monastery is situated in Gosh village on a green hill, was founded in the 12th century and has been one of the educational, cultural and religious centers of Armenia. It has also amazing construction. You will find a unique Khachkar (cross-stone) under the wall of the church, which was created with old simple instruments. Drive to Apaga village for overnight.
Overnight stay in Apaga village.After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transported to Yenokavan to Yell Extreme park, where you will have the opportunity to spend a wonderful time. There is a buffet of adventures in the park and choose any to enjoy the adrenaline rush. Afterwards, you will walk to Lastiver and enjoy the amazing views and nature here. Drive to Apaga resort for overnight.
Overnight stay at Apaga.After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel, you will lead your way to Garni Pagan Temple from the 1st century AD. It used to be the summer residence of king Tiridat the 3rd Arshakuni. Unfortunately not all the buildings remained until today. Garni is the only Hellenistic temple existing nowadays in Armenia. It has Parthenon-type structure with 24 pillars, which means the 24 hours of the day. It is built with perfectly fitted huge blocks of basalt joined with cement, iron spikes, and decorated with beautiful carving.
Then you will drive to one of the most amazing Monasteries in Armenia – Geghard, which is one of the most famous monuments of Armenia. It is also known as Ayrivank, which means “church carved out from the rock”. Geghard Monastery is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage. There is a myth about the healing source inside the church that it can cure any sickness even when you drink a sip of it. Geghard Monastery is the best place to sing spiritual songs, because of its acoustics, and a choir will make you feel the Holy Spirit. You will be fulfilled with all the sounds and the echo inside the Church. Drive to Yerevan. Free time on your own. Overnight stay in Yerevan.The days full of Armenian adventure comes to an end this time. Our chauffeur will bid farewell to you at the airport for your safe journey to your next destination.
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