Sunny Armenia, 5 days/4 nights
Day 1
Arrival to Zvartnots international airport, transfer to the hotel
DAY 2
A 2800 years old modern city Yerevan. City tour in Yerevan.
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, it starts as a tiny settlement on the banks of river Hrazdan more than 2800 years ago. But modern Yerevan is more than a city with an ancient culture. It is presented to tourists with its warm atmosphere, delicious cuisine, numerous springs of drinking water, the nice models of modern art, etc.
During our city tour we will visit the most important museum of Yerevan- History Museum of Armenia, where you can feel and see the unique culture of a country with a history of thousands of years. We will also visit the legendary Ararat Brandy Factory in Yerevan, learn about the history of Armenian viticulture and taste different types of brandy.
DAY 3
Tour to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, master class of Lavash, the traditional Armenian bread
Temple of Garni is the only preserved pagan temple in the territory of Armenia and the entire Caucasus. With its beautiful surrounded mountains, Azat river gorge, Symphony of Stones it is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Geghard Monastery is one of the most beautiful buildings in the early Christian era . Geghard consists of very impressive buildings built in a cave, and a domed church . Geghard meaning "the Monastery of the Spear", originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
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