Welcome to Yerevan or sometimes spelled as Erevan is the capital & largest city of Armenia. Yerevan is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities – 29 years older than Rome. Today, Yerevan is a city of one million, with a European ambience, lined with wide boulevards and sidewalk cafes. On arrival at Zvartnots International Airport you will be met by our local representative and transfer to your hotel for Check-In. Rest of the day is free at leisure or you can explore Vernissage Market or stop at Republic Square to enjoy Dancing Fountains. Overnight in Yerevan.
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. We set out for a city tour of Yerevan which includes sightseeing of City center, Republic square, State University, City panorama, Mother Armenia Monument, Parliament, President’s Residence, Opera, Sports & Concert Complex, Genocide memorial. Later we visit Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan, with art pieces displayed throughout the whole area: the boulevard and up the stairs, from top of which you can enjoy the panoramic view on the city and Mountain Ararat.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tsaghkadzor (means “gorge of flowers”) town, the magical place of forested mountains. Short walking tour around the small town. Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by rope way, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world (going up the first level and back). In winter Tsakhkadzor is a well- known ski resort with several levels of ropeways leading up the mountains. In summer it’s a pleasant place to spend the afternoon in nature and enjoy the sun. Visit Kecharis monastery and after on rope way to Teghenis Mountain. Drive to Sevan Lake for panoramic view from Sevanavank monastery. At 480 square miles in size, it is the largest body of water not only in Armenia but also in the entire Caucasus Region. It also is located 6,234 feet above sea level, making it one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in Eurasia. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.
After enjoying sumptuous breakfast at hotel, we drive to the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni, built in 77 AD by King Trdat (Arshakid Dynasty). Photo stop at Charentc Arc. Visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby. Canyon of Garni -magnificent and outstanding scene which creates the image of falling crags. It obtained the name "Symphony of Stones" due to its view. The fantastic landscape of Garni canyon shakes the human imagination. Drive to the unique caved temple St. Geghard (12th -13th cc.), which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list (2000). The monastery contains a number of churches and tombs, unique for the fact that many are cut directly into the mountain rock face. Gerhard represents the peak of medieval Armenian architectural achievement and comprises a walled complex set in stunning mountain scenery in the upper Azat Valley in Kotayk Province. . Drop to Dalma Garden or Yerevan Mall for shopping. Overnight in Yerevan.
Breakfast at the hotel & Check-Out. Our local representative will transfer you to airport for your flight to onward destination. We hope you enjoyed your time in Armenia.
