Armenia

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival in Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer Airport-hotel. City tour in Yerevan will start with the panoramic view of the city and acquaintance with the Center of the city, Republic Square, Northern Avenue, the sightseeing of Opera and Ballet building, the Parliament and Residency of the President of Armenia, State University, Mother Armenia Monument, Sports & Concert Complex. A visit to Tsitsernakaberd - a Monument to the Armenian Genocide Victims, as well as the Genocide Victims’ Museum, commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished during the first Genocide of the 20th century in the Western Armenia and in the territory of Ottoman Empire. Visit Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan. Cascade is home to Cafesjan modern art museum. This place becomes even more charming in the evenings, when it is full of people, both locals and tourists from all over the world, enjoying the magic and the warmth of the capital.
Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 2: Khor Virap - Arch of Charents – Garni – Gegard – Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Khor Virap Monastery (4-17cc.) which is located very close to the Biblical Mount Ararat. Here’s the closest point to the mount where we can make a photo stop. The significance of the church is connected with Grigor Illuminator who was prisoned in the church for 13years for adapting Christianity as state religion. Overnight in Yerevan. Geghard Monastery (13th c.) – a monastery which is hewn out from a cave. The monastery had been originally named Ayrivank meaning "the Monastery of the Cave". The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank meaning "the Monastery of the Spear". The monastery is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Arch of Charents - a favorite place of tourists, from where opens a stunning view of Mount Ararat and Yerevan. The arch is named after the great Armenian poet Egishe Charents, who loved to come to this place and enjoy the beauty of Armenian land. You can also enjoy that beauty and take a photo for memory about your wonderful trip to Armenia. Continue our journey to Garni Pagan Temple from 1st c. The temple was built by Armenia King Tiridates and was dedicated to the God of Sun Mithra. Garni is the only Hellenistic temple existing nowadays in Armenia. The stairs of the temple are made huge and high which means that every human being climbing up the stairs is condescending to God of Sun. Back to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 3. Yerevan - Tsaghkadzor - Lake Sevan – Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to The pride of Tsaghkadzor is the pure Alpine air. Armenia is rich in various monasteries, picturesque landscapes, views. There are a lot of sightseeing Tsakhkadzor.
Tsaghkadzor, translated, means ‘’Gorge of flowers’’ and it truly deserves the name because during spring, Tsaghkadzor is covered with lush, green forests and flowers and the views are just mesmerizing. The Tsaghkunyats Mountains surround the cozy town. Located in the northern part of town, the unique church was erected at the beginning of the 11th-century and is considered one of the historical gems of Tsaghkadzor. It is a well-kept facility surrounded by beautiful mountains and ancient cross-stones (khachkars). Kecharis Monastery is a great place to get in touch with the history of Tsaghkadzor.
Drive to Lake Sevan. Here, in Lake Sevan, which has a very beautiful peninsula, we are going to climb many stairs up to see the church located in the peak - Sevanavank, from where opens also a beautiful view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Overnight in Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan.

Inclusions:

 Return Economy Airfare with current taxes, including 20 kg Check-in Baggage and 10 kg Hand Baggage allowance.
 3 Nights' accommodation in Yerevan in selected category Hotel
 Daily Breakfast at your Hotel
 Round Airport Transfers by Mid Bus
 All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis by Mid Bus
 English Speaking guide/driver service
 Sightseeing as per the itinerary
 Entrance fees where necessary
 Bottle of water for each day
 Local Taxes & Charges