The St. Nicholas Abandoned Russian Church is a captivating historical and architectural site located in the Lori Province of Armenia. …
6 Nights / 7 Days
Daily Tour
4 people
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On this 7-day private trip to Armenia, your tour guide will lead you to appreciate Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery and take “Wings of Tatev” Ropeway to overlook Caucasus Mountains. You will learn the pagan culture at Garni Temple and know about local life and culture at Gyumri.
Upon arrival in Yerevan, your driver will pick you up from the airport on time and escort you to the well-selected hotel. After a short rest, your guide will accompany you to have a short walking tour along the street and in the plazas and parks to feel the charm of this city.
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
After breakfast, head to Lake Sevan, known as “the tear of Caucasus”. The crystal lake is surrounded by mountains, and on its banks, there are several ancient monasteries. The most famous one is Sevanavank Monastery, built in the 9th century. Leaving the picturesque Lake Sevan, continue the trip to the hot spring town - Dilijan, where you will have today’s lunch and take a Gata making master class.
In the afternoon, your will be guided to visit Haghartsin Monastery, also called Agartsin Monastery, which means the “soaring eagle”. The images of eagles can be often seen on the walls of churches. Goshavank Monastery is also well-known in Dilijan. Finally, after relaxing yourself at the Lake Parz, this 9-10 hours tour will come to an end. Your guide and driver will send you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today’s tour will take around 12-13 hours. We will depart at around 8:30 to visit the only two-floor ancient monastery in Armenia - Noravank Monastery. Then go to the Tatev Monastery. You will take “Wings of Tatev” Ropeway from the mountain foot and upon at the top, you will get a panorama of Caucasus Mountains and the villages. The next stop will be Hin Areni Wine factory. You will learn how to make wine and taste it. After the tour, return to the hotel at around 21:00.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today, first head to St. Hripsime and St. Gayane Churches. St. Hripsime is the most important Saintes after Virgin Mary. Next, we will go to Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin, the first church built in Armenia. Today’s visit will conclude with Zvartnots Temple, an architectural monument in the 7th century. It has an enduring influence to the architecture afterwards. After the tour, we will send you back to your hotel. The afternoon will be free on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
In the morning, drive you to Gyumri. As a top tourist city, Gyumri has lots of well-preserved antique buildings. The most eye-catching one is Urban Life (Dzitoghtsyan) Museum built of red and black bricks. Just as its name suggests, the exhibits of local daily life and culture are presented here. Then we will have a stop at Black Fortress. Finally, a visit to Harichavank Monastery will draw a conclusion to today’s trip. After that, you will be transferred back to the hotel in Yerevan.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today’s highlight is Garni Temple, which is the only Greek ruin in Armenia, representing the civilization before Christianity became the state religion. Then move forward to Geghard Monastery, which was carved out from the cliff and is the best preserved ruins of Armenia in Medieval time. At last, visit Garni Canyon “Symphony of stones”.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ani Plaza Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Today we will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time. Hope you have a great voyage!
Meals: Breakfast
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