Winter
What To Do
Weekend Tours
Weekend tours are perfectly arranged for those who wish to change the working atmosphere and just to relax.The programs are designed for a maximum of four days including a city tour, a visit to Yerevan Brandy Factory, and some excursions to the most popular destinations of the country.
Weekend tours are the best choice for businessmen. Alpine landscapes, fresh air, pure water and healthy food will guarantee you an unforgettable holiday in a very short period.
After fascinating tours you can enjoy your evenings walking around the city, sitting in various caf és and restaurants, enjoying the serenity and the smooth flow of Yerevan’s evenings.
The tour program designed for four days includes Armenia’s «pearl» Lake Sevan, Khor Virap Monastery with the most splendid view of Mount Ararat, from which, according to the Holy Bible, Noah’s ark landed following the «Great Flood». On the last day the guests will visit the institute of ancient manuscripts – Matenadaran, weekend exhibition-sales – known as «Vernissage» and Yerevan Brandy Factory - «Ararat», accompanied with brandy tasting.
Weekend, 4 days, 660 km (413 miles)
Day 1
Yerevan – Echmiadzin – Yerevan
Visit to Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat) and the First Cathedral of Saint Echmiadzin, churches of Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane. St Echmiadzin is believed to be the first Christian church in the world, founded by Gregory the Illuminator in 303. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of Armenian Apostolic Church.
Visiting Zvartnots Temple (7th c). The temple of Zvartnots (temple of «Celestial Angels») is like a proud eagle, perched on a high pedestal. This majestic temple was built in 652 AD and its ruins remain as a reminder of a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture.
Evening sightseeing tour: Republic Square, the «singing» fountains, State Museum of Armenian History, National Gallery of Armenia: Museum of Sergey Parajanov; «Haghtanak» park (commemorating Armenia’s participation in World War II); Cascade; Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Contemporary Art Museum; Alexander Tamanyan statue; Monument to Sasuntsi David (Armenian folk hero); Museum and Monument of Armenian Genocide of 1915.
(The first day and the last day of the tour program will be adjusted based on your actual arrival and departure time).
Day 2
Yerevan – Khor Virap – Noravank – bird's caves - Areni – Yerevan
The tour continues to Vayots Dzor marz, along the picturesque gorge of the Gnishik River and comes to the monastery of Noravank («New Monastery») (12-15cc.) the religious center of principality of the Orbelyan dynasty, home to prominent Armenian figures of the medieval culture.
The excursion also includes a trip to Areni village which is famous for its various factory and home-made wines. Visitors will see wine as it is being processed, followed by a degustation.
Viewing the stalactites and stalagmites in Bird’s cave.
Back to Yerevan. Overnight.
Day 3
Yerevan – Garni - Geghard – Lake Sevan – Yerevan
Excursion to Garni Temple and Garni Castle (3c. BC-13c. AD) – the summer residence of Armenian kings and the site of a pre-Christian temple honoring Mithra, god of the sun.
Visiting the «blue pearl of Armenia» – Lake Sevan is situated at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. A famous writer has poetically characterized Sevan as: «A genuine piece of sky, dropped down on earth among mountains».
Visiting the monastery of Sevanavank (XI c.) which is located on Sevan peninsula. Back to Yerevan.
Day 4
Yerevan – Matenadaran – Vernissage – Yerevan Brandy Company «Ararat» – airport Zvartnots
(Note: Departure day activities will be adjusted as needed according to the itinerary of the traveler.)
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- Meals per itinerary
- Accommodation in a chosen hotel
- Daily transportation and hotel transfers
- Professional guide
- Transfer airport-hotel-airport
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