Weekend in Armenia

Transfer from the Airport - City tour in Yerevan

We start our tour from the heart of Yerevan from Republic Square, where it becomes clear why Yerevan is considered to be a pink city. The most important government buildings are gathered here. The cherry on the cake is the singing fountains, which betray the unique atmosphere of the city and color Yerevan evenings. Walking along the old streets of Yerevan, we get to the Northern Avenue. All buildings, cafes, restaurants, shops are crowded with people, life is in full swing here all the time, at any time of the day. Walking we will get straight to the building Opera and Ballet and then to the Cascade, from the height of which a magnificent view of the whole city opens. The current identity of the Armenians was largely formed as a result of the Genocide in 1915. In May 2014 , Forbes magazine included The Armenian Genocide Museum is included in the list of 9 memorial museums that everyone should visit. In the Museum you can learn everything about the events that led to the Genocide, about the Genocide itself and the reaction of the world, including the famous words of Hitler “Who remembers the Armenians now”"

The duration of the tour is 4-5 hours

The tour starts at 10:00

Yerevan - Sevan lake - Sevanavank Monastery - Dilijan - Haghartsin Monastery - Goshavank Monastery - Yerevan 

We start our day with the blue pearl of Armenia. Lake Sevan is located in a mountain bowl at an altitude of almost 2 km above sea level. A stunning view of the lake opens from the Sevanavank Monastery, and to get there, you have to overcome about 200 steps. Then we head to Dilijan, or as the Armenian Switzerland is popularly called. This city is completely shrouded in forests.The first attraction we will visit is the Goshavank Monastery, a spiritual and educational temple hidden in the forests, bears the name of the outstanding thinker Mkhitar Gosh, whose "Sudebnik" began to be used not only in Armenia, but also in Russia, Poland, Georgia and India. Haghartsin Monastery  is a unique white stone monastery in a wooden valley. Dilijan city is known not only for its forests and monasteries, but also for the purest drinking water. As Rubik says from the movie “Mimino” "Valiko Jan, you open a simple faucet in our Dilijan kitchen, the water flows second in the world!”

The duration of the tour is 8-9 hours

The tour starts at 10:00

Yerevan - Charents Arch - Gegard Monastery - Garni temple - Lavash baking master-class - Yerevan

Our first stop is the Charents Arch, which offers a truly stunning view of the snow-covered Biblical Mount Ararat, which has become a symbol of Armenia. Continuing our way, we get to the Geghard Monastery standing proudly over the abyss. Geghard is the spear that Longinus plunged into the hypochondrium of Jesus Christ, crucified on the Cross. The monastery, built in the IV century, is carved into the rock and is included in UNESCO. Then we are waiting for Garni. The pagan temple in the Greek style, the stones of which are about two meters long, fastened with staples and pins, is one of a kind. After a rich history of the day, we are waiting for the most fascinating and delicious journey for fragrant Armenian bread. We will take part in the baking and tasting of lavash, which will definitely not leave you indifferent.

The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours

The tour starts at 12:00

Shopping in Yerevan - Transfer to the Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. After that there will have an exciting shopping trip. It is impossible to fly to Armenia and not take with you local delicacies such as dried fruits, wine, cognac, Armenian herbs, sweets, etc. The Vernissage market is a place where you can find everything, even what does not exist in general, souvenirs, wine, cognac, ceramics, jewelry made of silver and gold. And in the Gum market you will find various Armenian dried fruits, sweets, herbs, delicacies. There you can not only buy but also try everything your heart desires, hospitality is in the first place, you will definitely not leave hungry.

The duration of the tour is 2-3 hours