Sunny Armenia, 5 days/4 nights
Day 1
Arrival to Zvartnots international airport, transfer to the hotel
DAY 2
Tour to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, master class of Lavash, the traditional Armenian bread
Garni is considered to be the influence of Greek architecture in Armenia, it is important to know that it was built 2,000 years ago and was a summer residence of Armenian kings.
Geghard Monastery is one of the most beautiful buildings in the early Christian era.
DAY 3
Tour to Echmiadzin , Mother Cathedral , Gayane Church, Zvartnots
There are 5 churches in Etchmiadzin. Considering the small size of the city from this point of view, it may be surprising. But do not forget that Etchmiadzin is considered to be the spiritual center of Armenia, where the Mother Cathedral is located. During our tour we will visit the Mother Cathedral, Gayane Church and in our return to Yerevan will visit Zvartnots Temple. There was a time when it was a circular temple, one of the masterpieces of Armenian architecture. Unfortunately, the temple has not been preserved during centuries past.
Tour to Tatev Monastery, Khndzoresk, Shaki waterfall, Areni wine factory
Tatev Monastery is one of the most remarkable structures of medieval Armenia. It is located in the south of Armenia, in the Syunik region, it is a real jewel for the lovers of cultural tourism, and the ropeway from Halidzor village to Tatev Monastery (in one direction) is the longest in the world.
It is very impressive the surrounding of the monastery- very deep Canyon of Vorotan River and the church as if hanging from a the rock.
However, during the tour, we will discover not only beautiful architecture but also the very beautiful nature of the Syunik region, one of the decorations of which is the Shaki waterfall.
Khndzoresk is an old Armenian cave dwelling where the famous hanging bridge is located. On the way back we will have a stop in Areni village, one of the cradles of Armenian winemaking. Getting acquainted with Armenian winemaking traditions and havefree wine tasting at Areni Wine Factory
Day 5
Transfer to the Airport