Armenia: Culture, History, and Relaxation in One Package"

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Khor Virap Monastery, Birds-Cave, Hin Areni Wine factory, Noravank Monastery

Start time: 10:00

The most fascinating attractions of Armenia are here to amaze you! Visit Khor Virap monastery, a great place for embracing picturesque views of the Holy Mount Ararat. Next, see the monastery complex Noravank, that is unique in its construction as the church of Holy Mother of God is 2-storied monastery. After that have wine tasting in "Hin Areni" wine factory, which is one of the oldest settlements in Armenia, famous for its wines. Finally, visit an ancient cave called "Birds-Cave" or Areni-1.

Duration: 9-10 hours

Gyumri (Urban life museum, Black Fortress, walking through the old streets), Harichavank

Start time: 09:00

On this tour you will visit Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia, one of the main cultural centers of the republic. The only Catholic church in Armenia has recently been built in Gyumri. Visiting the Urban Life museum you will discover everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri. There will be a stop at Black Fortress, which is one of the famous monuments of Gyumri. Built in 1834, it is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of the city. Walking through the streets of the town you will see lots of old buildings and feel the spirit of 19th century architecture. The monastery complex of Harichavank, the last stop, is situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a rocky cape.

Duration: 10-11 hours

Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral, Hripsime, Gayane), Zvartnots

Start time: 10:00

This trip takes you to churches, that are listed among the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. The first stops are the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, that are two of three churches in Echmiadzin, dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs who escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Next up is Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. The final stop is near Zvartnots, the medieval temple of St. Gregory, built in the 7th century. It was one of the tallest buildings of the time.

Duration: 4-5 hours

Hin Areni Wine factory, Shaki waterfall, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway)

Start time: 08:30

On this tour first visit "Hin Areni" wine factory in Areni settlement, where you will have a tour and tasting of its famous wines. Afterwards there comes the visit of Shaki waterfall, which is located in one of the coziest and nicest corners of Syunik province, gloriously opening its striking beauty to all the admirers. And the last stop will be Tatev monastery, that was once a spiritual center and also had outstanding scientific and political significance. The monastery is surrounded with beautiful nature. It is here that one can take the World's longest ropeway without stops – "Tatever".

Duration: 13-14 hours

Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash baking master class, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery

Start time: 10:00

Join this group tour to explore the most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up, visit Garni, the only remained pagan temple in Armenia before heading to Geghard monastery, a complex which is partially carved in a rock. See lavash (Armenian bread) baking process, which is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions. You will also visit Lake Sevan, pearl of this mountainous country and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia. Finally, see Sevanavank, a monastery complex on Sevan peninsula, which can be named the very point from where the whole beauty of Lake Sevan is seen.

Duration: 8-9 hours

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