Highlights Of Armenia
Explore Yerevan, Jermuk, Goris, Gyumri, Dilijan, Vanadzor
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Arrival
- Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan.
- Meet and greet by Our Tour representative.
- Transfer to the Hotel.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Yerevan.
2
City Tour
- After the breakfast at the hotel start city tour from the Victory Park, from where the beautiful city view is opened.
- After walk the Cascade Complex.
- Then head to Blue Mosque dating back to the 18th century.
- After walk to Opera house and North avenue to reach Republic square.
- Later in the evening, return to the Hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
3
Yerevan –Amberd-Gyumri-Lake Arpi-Yerevan
- After the breakfast at the hotel have a trip to Aragatsotn region.
- We will drive towards Amberd complex, comprised of medieval fortress and a church located in a quiet area on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats. Amberd is at 2300 meters above the sea level; this explains its name, which means ‘fortress in the clouds’. Then drive Gyumri. This private tour is dedicated to the visit of Gyumri – the second largest city in Armenia and one of the main cultural centers of the Republic. Walking along the streets, you will pass by numerous old buildings and feel the spirit of 19th century architecture.
- Visit Lake Arpi.
- In the evening, drive to Yerevan.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
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Yerevan-Khor Virap-Dvin-Noravank monastery-Karahung observatory-Shikahogh-Yerevan
- After the breakfast at the hotel, Visit Khor Virap monastery, from where Christianity in Armenia originates.
- Afterwards you will have a stop at a special viewpoint and there will be a chance to take nice photos of Azat Reservoir, surrounded with nature.
- Then head To Noravank means “New Monastery” in Armenian. Beautiful Noravank Monastery was built in the 13th century on the ledge of narrow winding gorge above the Amaghu River, near the city of Yeghegnadzor. The spare lines of the church contrast beautifully with the sharp red rock cliffs, and the dramatic scenery is one of the best reasons to visit Noravank. Then head to Karahunj Observatory, also referred to as Zorats Karer, Place where the gorgeous nature looks like a clash of lush, and green mountains colliding with dry, high mountains.
- Then drive to the southern part of Armenia, on the northern slopes of the Meghri Range, there is an exceptionally beautiful area of untouched nature: the Shikahogh Reserve. The Reserve is protecting leaf-bearing trees, mainly oak-tree and hornbeam-tree forests, yew-tree and plane tree groves, as well as areas with particularly interesting and rare flora, populated by rare animals unique to Armenia and to the entire world.
- In the evening, drive to Yerevan.
- Overnight at hotel in Yerevan.
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Yerevan-Lake Sevan-Dilijan -Dilijan National park -Yerevan
- After the breakfast at the hotel start the tour and drive to see Lake Sevan.
- It is the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Then drive to Dilijan, otherwise referred to as "Armenian Switzerland" for its fantastic natural forests.
- Dilijan is a resort town in Northern Armenia with beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and a mild climate. The town is a part of Dilijan National Park. Its beautiful forest landscapes, rich biodiversity, medicinal mineral springs and unique cultural monuments will not disappoint curious visitors.
- After return to Yerevan.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
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Yerevan-Vanadzor-Yerevan
- After the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Vanadzor.
- Vanadzor is considered the third largest city in the country after the capital Yerevan and the “cultural capital” Gyumri.
- You will discover the city and in the evening, return to Yerevan.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
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Yerevan –Mount Aragats-Lake Kari– Garni Temple - Symphony of stones-Upper Azat Valley- Yerevan
- After the breakfast at the hotel start the tour and drive to Lake Kari.
- Lake Kari is on Mount Aragats. The altitude is 3402m above sea level; the surface area is 0,12 sq./m; the depth is 9m.
- The lake is surrounded by snow almost all the year round.
- After visit Symphony of Stones – the nature made sightseeing in Garni village.
- Later head to Garni Temple, which history goes back to 1st AD.
- Then go to see Upper Azat Valley.
- After return to Yerevan.
- Overnight at the hotel in.
8
Shopping Day
- Breakfast at Hotel and later-on transfer on your own for Shopping.
- Enjoy your free day in doing shopping.
9
Fly Back Home
- Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out from the Hotel.
- Transfer to the airport.
- Departure.
Inclusions
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As per mentioned in itinerary
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SIC (Seat in Coach)
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As per mentioned in itinerary
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English speaking tour guide
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Return airport transfers
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As per mentioned in itinerary
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