Escape your daily grind, the constant rush and chaos. Pack your bags and journey to Armenia. Explore the wonders of this incredible nation.
Arrival
Yerevan - Arrival; transfer to the hotel.
Garni-Geghard-Kecharis monastery
The Monastery of Geghard - Feel the mystery and go reveal the 4th-century Geghard Monastery which is cut into the side of the rock. The name Geghard appeared because of the spear kept there, with the help of which the Roman soldier pierced the side of Christ. In Armenian, it is called “geghard”. Now the spear is situated in the museum of Etchmiadzin.
Garni Temple - Continue your wonderful tour to the 1st Century A.D. Garni is the only standing heathen temple in Armenia. The plateau, on which the temple stands, is incredibly beautiful and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the surrounding area.
Kecharis Monastery - Explore a medieval Armenian monastic complex Kecharis monastery dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, located 60 km from Yerevan, in the ski resort town of Tsakhkadzor.
Khor Virap-Etchmiadzin-Zvartnots-Departure
Khor Virap - Drive through the pretty Ararat Valley to the 4th-century monastery Khor Virap, where you will enjoy the view of Mt. Ararat. Ararat is the mountain, which will let you feel where your ancestors come from. “Khor Virap” means “deep dungeon”, where the first Armenian Catholicos Gregory the Illuminator has been detained for 13 years for spreading Christianity in the 4th century in Armenia.
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum - Feel the breath of Christianity!
Do you know that Armenia has another capital besides Yerevan? It is Etchmiadzin, the spiritual capital of Armenia.
Visit Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the religious centre of Armenia. The church was built in the place, where the Son of God (Jesus Christ) appeared in the dream of the first Catholicos of Armenia St. Gregory the Illuminator, pointed out. This is where the name Etchmiadzin (Only-begotten came down) emerged. On the way back to Yerevan enjoy the next Armenian 7th-century sanctuary Zvartnots, which means “Angels meeting”. Both Zvartnots temple and Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin are listed in UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Zvartnots Temple - After visiting Zvartnots Cathedral you will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport.
- Refreshments provided
- Scenic Tsaghkadzor Ropeway ride
- Traditional lunch included
- Experience designed for a positive mood
- Convenient transportation arranged
- Tips
- Alcoholic Beverages
- The package which includes accommodation offers twin-based rooms except the case when the traveler is alone (will stay in a single-based room).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
