Armenia Departures
Every Friday starting from 10 March till 03 November 2023.
Step back in time to explore the main highlights of Armenia.
Availability : March 10 – March 16 March 24 – March 30 April 07 - April 13 April 21 – April 27 May 05– May 11 May 19– May 25 June 02– June 08 June 16 – June 22 July 07 – July 13 July 21 – July 27 August 04 – August 10 August 25 – August 31 September 08 – September 14 September 22 – September 28 October 06 – October 12 October 20 – October 26 November 03 - November 08
Day 1 FRI: ARRIVAL
Arrival at the Zvartnots airport. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 SAT: YEREVAN CITY TOUR-EJMIATSIN-ZVARTNOTS ~120 km ~
Duration – 6-7 hours / Breakfast Only
In the morning meet your tour guide and start city tour around Yerevan. Drive to Echmiadzin – the place where the only Begotten descended. Holy Echmiadzin is the whole Armenians’ spiritual center and one of the centers of Christianity all over the world. They will participate in Sunday liturgy. Return to Yerevan with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots temple – the pearl of the 7th century architecture, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Lunchtime. Visit Tsitsernakaberd – walking through Memorial park and visit museum of the victims of Genocide. Visit Cafesjian Show Room. Visit Vernissage flea market, the place to get a little taste of Armenia, to see the fusion between national traditions, art & crafts with contemporary taste.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3 SUN: YEREVAN-GYMRI ~20 km
Duration ~7-8 hours Breakfast Only
Sightseeing tour to Khor-Virap monastery the importance of which is connected with Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia. It is a wonderful masterpiece situated on top of a hill. It is a pilgrimage place where every year a lot of tourists and native people visit. It looks like a castle where everybody has the hint to sit and dream while admiring the beauty of the church. The highlight is the best view to the biblical Mt. Ararat.
Lunchtime
Continue tour to Noravank monastery – religious and cultural centre of 13th c. It is situated in a narrow gorge which is known for its’ tall, sheer, brick red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The beauty of this monastery is appreciated by thousands of visitors not only because of its’ architecture and history, but for its harmony with surrounding fabulous nature. Drive back to the capital city. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4 MON: YEREVAN-KHOR VIRAP-NORAVANK-YEREVAN ~250 km
Duration ~7-8 hours Breakfast Only
Sightseeing tour to Khor Virap monastery the importance of which is connected with Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia. It is a wonderful masterpiece situated on top of a hill. It is a pilgrimage place where every year a lot of tourists and native people visit. It looks like a castle where everybody has the hint to sit and dream while admiring the beauty of the church. The highlight is the best view to the biblical Mt. Ararat.
Lunchtime
Continue tour to Noravank monastery – religious and cultural centre of 13th c. It is situated in a narrow gorge which is known for its’ tall, sheer, brick red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The beauty of this monastery is appreciated by thousands of visitors not only because of its’ architecture and history,but for its harmony with surrounding fabulous nature. Drive back to the capital city. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5 TUE: YEREVAN-LAKE SEVAN-GARNI-GEGHARD-YEREVAN ~250 km
Duration ~ 6-7hours/ Breakfast Only
Departure to Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater alpine mountain lakes in the world. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest. Visit Sevanavank Monastery.
Departure to Garni Temple. Garni temple, which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. After adopting Christianity in 301, the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Lunchtime
Drive to Geghard monastery inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list. Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones). Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 6 WED: FREE DAY
Breakfast Only
OPTION 1: Offered additional tours in Armenia* (please see below)
OPTION 2: Extension to Georgia (please see Armenia – Georgia Tour)
Day 7 THU: DEPARTURE HOME
Departure.
(*Breakfast available on regular breakfast time)
Tour dates available on application by contacting Benchmark Travel.
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