Classical Armenia
DAY 1
Pick up from the airport transfer to the selected hotel.
DAY 2
Yerevan city tour including main highlights of the city visit Republic square, State University, City panorama, Cascade, Parliament building, President’s Palace, Opera House, Matenadaran (depository of ancient manuscripts); visit to the Genocide Memorial, dedicated to the Victims of 1915 and the Genocide Museum. Overnight in Yerevan
DAY 3
Tour to Khor, Virap – a late century monastery from where opens a wonderful panorama to the Biblical Mt Ararat Areni (wine tasting in Areni village. ) then drive to Tatev monastery here you will have a chance to take a cable car and fly over the mountains. O/N Goris.
DAY 4
After breakfast visit Qarahunge ancient star observatory, Visit Jermuk spa town O/N in Jermuk.
DAY 5
Visit Noravank monastery Be amazed at natural wild beauty with the harmony of Noravank architecture
DAY 6
Free day in Yerevan
DAY 7
Tour to explore the legendary sites of the first Christians in Echmiatsin visit mother cathedral, St. Hripsime church, Zvartnotc temple.
DAY 8
Tour in Yerevan visit Parajanov museum, History museum in Republic square.
Day 8 Tour to Lake Sevan visit Sevanavank on the peninsula and drive to Dilijan.Explore the area around Dilijan by visiting Haghartsin and Goshavank monasteries. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 9
Next day after breakfast visit Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries both monasteries are under the protection of UNSCO then drive to Yerevan. Visit vernisage open air market where you can buy souvenirs, hand made works, jewelry of Armenian artist. Overnight Yerevan.
DAY 10
Tour Admire breathtaking Canyon of Kasakh and be inspired by the magnificent Monastery of Saghmosavank (Monastery of Psalms). You will enjoy exploring the slopes of Mount Aragats with Amberd Fortress at 2300m above sea level.O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 11
Tour to Garni Temple built in the 1th AD devoted to Mithra – God of Sun. Than take a slow step in the heart of the mountains where the Monastery of Geghard is located. O/N Yerevan.
DAY 12
Visit Vernisage open air market in Yerevan.
DAY 13
Departure.
