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Yerevan city tour • History Museum • Republic Square • Northern Avenue • Opera House • Matenadaran • Cascade • Blue Mosque • Fruit Bazaar
Temple of Sun at Garni • Monastery of Spear at Geghard • Echmiadzin • Mother Cathedral • Treasury • fire temple • Zvartnots
Mount Aragats • Saghmosavank • Amberd Fortress & visit to Yezidi nomads • star observations at Byurakan Observatory
Northern Armenia • Lermontovo, Molokan (Milk Drinkers') village • Lori Berd Fortress • botanical garden Dendropark
Kobayr • Hagpat and Sanahin, UNESCO sites • Ijevan Dilijan • Old Dilijan Complex • Haghartsin or Goshavank • Lake Sevan • Stone Garden at Noraduz
Akhtamar Trail • Selim Pass & Caravanserai • Her-Her Valley • Zorats Cathedral • Fortress of King Smbat
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DAY 1 TREASURES OF YEREVAN
In the morning meet other group participants and tour leader, brief pre-tour orientation meeting. The day starts with a visit to History Museum housed by Yerevan City Hall. Providing an excellent introduction to the history of the city, the museum is an ideal place to start your exploration of Yerevan, new and old.
DAY 2 CLASSICAL ARMENIA
Breakfast at hotel. Today we continue our exploration of the treasures of Armenia with a visit to the Vatican city of Armenia, Holy Echmiadzin. Experience a fascinating journey through time, descend to the ruins of the pagan sanctuary beneath the altar and pay tribute to the Treasury of Mother Cathedral with striking collection of relics of Christianity.
DAY 3
Early start today with a trip to the highest peak of Transcaucasia, Mount Aragats (4,090m), an extinct volcano. The first stop of our trip is Saghmosavank (Monastery of Psalms) perched on the edge of picturesque Kasakh gorge. Acclimatizing gradually as we ascend the beautiful countryside, we reach Amberd Fortress on the southern slope of Aragats. Breathtaking views of the fortress and citadel, snow covered peaks of Aragats, sun scorched grasslands dressed in wildflowers combine to provide an unforgettable experience this morning.
DAY 4 LORI, NORTHERN ARMENIA
This day takes in some of the less traveled routes of Northern Armenia, the largest of Armenia's 11 provinces. The first stop of our journey is the village Lermontovo, home to Molokan Russian community where villagers adhere to their traditional ways of life.
DAY 5 NORTHERN ARMENIA, CONTINUED
After breakfast we continue our exploration and start with beautiful Kobayr monastery situated on the edge of a narrow ravine. Superb frescoes and a unique atmosphere make Kobayr a jewel in the crown of Northern Armenia.
DAY 6 DILIJAN NATIONAL PARK
Day six starts slowly, with time for leisurely breakfast before our journey through Dilijan National Park, a protected area renowned for its serene lakes, picturesque hill trails and peaceful villages. Visit to Haghartsin or Goshavank, fairy-tale monasteries set amidst flower-filled meadows. Continue to Dilijan a town nestled in a deep wooded gorge.
DAY 7 LAKE SEVAN AND SILK ROAD ADVENTURES
Lake Sevan, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world - the tranquil majesty of its ever-changing waters, stunning mountains silhouetted against the blue sky, all this inspired its name The Pearl of Armenia. Start the day with a 20-minute walk to the top of Akhtamar Trail for the best photographic views of the Lake and romantic Sevanavank Monastery.
DAY 8 TATEV MONASTERIES AND SOUTHERN ARMENIA
A day dedicated to exploration of Southern Armenia combining the magic of Armenia's finest mediaeval architecture with stunning landscapes. The first visit is to Karahunj, Armenia's Stonehenge, an ancient observatory that has caused sensation in astronomical circles. Our next visit is Tatev Monastery, an architectural masterpiece dating from the 10th century. Drive through a narrow ravine so deep that the sun hardly reaches the bottom, later ascend to a high-mountain plateau with striking views of jagged mountains and gorges.
DAY 9 WINE ROUTE, SOUTHERN ARMENIA
After a hearty breakfast consisting of so many fresh and home-made products we leave Goris. Driving back to Yerevan we have the last chance to experience the untamed beauty of Southern Armenia - surreal red rocks providing an eerie echo, honey-coloured villages sandwiched between them. We are in the agricultural heart of Armenia and do not miss the chance to sample some of the fantastic produce: private wine touring in maran (cellars) of a small winery in Aghavnadzor, visit to a cheese farm to see the process of cheese making and taste cheeses at various stages of maturation.
DAY 10 FAREWELL TO YEREVAN
Free day on your own for a last chance to enjoy Yerevan. Visit Vernisage, the huge arts & crafts market, the best place in Caucasus to buy souvenirs. Open only on weekends it is a lot of fun to wonder in. Explore the treasures of the cultural life of Yerevan, ramble in the oldest part of the city or just relax in shady parks or busy outdoor cafes, enjoying the young and lively atmosphere of this ancient city, the contemporary of Babylon and Rome.
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Included:
Accommodation for 10 nights
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Adventure tour leader/driver, local guides
All activities as per itinerary with all entry fees
All transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
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