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Armenia is a small country that connects Europe to Asia. It was one of the major

powers, the third largest state in the Near East, after the Roman Empire and Parthia

over 2000 years ago. Now Armenia is the modern country with nice and talented

people, ancient history, thousands of historical monuments, rich culture, traditional

hospitality, delicious and healthy food, beautiful nature and safe environement.

2/102 H.Hakobyan str., Yerevan, Tel. +374 10 27 64 91, +374 98 49 80 01, [email protected]

Tour Program,

Day Time Itinerary

Duration/

Hours

Wednesday - - Arrival, transfer from the airport to the hotel 0.5

Thursday 09:00

"Hin Areni" wine factory (tour and tasting), Tatev - Ropeway,

Khndzoresk 13-14

Friday 09:00

Dilijan (old town), national dishes master class and active leisure in

Yenokavan

11-12 village (zipline, rope park, paragliding, horseback riding, rock climbing

etc.)*

Saturday 10:00 Garni, Geghard, lavash baking 4-5

Sunday 10:00

Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway - one station), Lake Sevan

(Sevanavank, boat trip) 7-8

Monday 09:00

Alphabet Alley, Aragats (Lake Kari), Amberd, traditional holiday

cooking in

7-8

Armenian village garden

Tuesday 10:00

Dashtadem Fortress, Gyumri (old town, black fortress, popular fish

farm-restaurant),

9-10

Marmashen

Wednesday - - Transfer from the hotel to the airport, departure 0.5

The per person price in case of accommodation at: Single

occupancy

3* hotel 635 €

4* hotel 757 €

5* hotel 1156 €

* Optional: activities are paid on spot according to the price list.

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The price of the program includes: ● Hotel accommodation in Yerevan (7 nights); ● 7 breakfasts at the hotel; ● Full transportation service (comfortable air-conditioned minibus or

bus); ● Professional guide service, speaking Armenian, Russian, English; ● Soft drinks and cakes during trips; ● Entrance fees to the historical and cultural attractions; ● Insurance of the vehicle and passengers.

Additional information:

● The unused portions of the itinerary are not refundable. ● Instead of hotels the participants of the program can choose to be

placed in high-quality apartments in the center of Yerevan. In this

case the price of the program decreases and is subject to additional

discussion. ● In case of additional services, besides theones listed in the program, the

price is subject to additional discussion.

*Amsterdam-Yerevan-Amsterdam ticket price about 300 euro.

*The tour program can be changed on Your request.

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Areni village The village of Areni is in Vayots Dzor region. This sunny village is

famous for its best wine assortments. Due to its specific flavor and

delicate taste "Areni" wine has its respectful place among the best

Armenian wines. The visit to the wine factory of the village will

serve a good testimony to the above mentioned. The St. Astvatsatsin

church built by skillful architect and sculpture Momik is in Areni

village, too.

Tatev monastery Among the architectural pillars of Zangezour the monastery of Tatev

doesn't have its rivals. This used to be wealthiest medieval monastery

in Armenia. Besides being a religious center Tatev was also the

important strategical center of Syunik king-dom. Being situated on a

naturally defended place Tatev Monastery has always been an

impregnable fortress for alien. In non-stable political conditions the

several secret ways in the territory of the fortress led the way to the

canyon and served as a link between the monastery and external

world.

Tatev Ropeway Church bells were ringing loud in Tatev on October 16 of 2010,

heralding the launch of a program to revive a medieval monastic

complex and the opening of an aerial tramway called Wings of Tatev.

The 5.7-kilometer ropeway was built within 11 months, passes

through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills covered

with lush forests. The tramway is supported by three towers between

its two terminals. One terminal is on a hill overlooking the village of

Halidzor and the other is near Tatev Monastery, on the road to Tatev

village. Two cabins operate at once, traveling in opposite directions.

Khndzoresk Khndzoresk is located at a distance of 8 km from Goris. The village

is famous for its natural stone carpets. Old Khndzoresk is situated on

the two slopes of the mountainous valley. There were no flat areas

on those slopes for building settlements and for this reason people

used caves. During the national liberation movement of Syunik (1722 - 1730)

due to its inaccessible geographical position Khndzoresk served as

a stronghold for Syunik.


Dilijan

Dilijan entices people with its unforgettable beauty and mild climate.

The city stretches on the banks of Aghstev river, surrounded with

mountains and forests. Dilijan has the fame of a health resort. The

warm sun, fresh air and natural spas have great healing influence on

people. Dilijan is also rich in interesting architectural monuments.

Yenokavan

Surrounded by the picturesque forests of Ijevan, functioning in the area

of Yenokavan (Lastiver) village, which is famous for its spectacular

views of mountains and gorges, “Yell extreme park” stands for a

unique place of active rest. As numerous chances of spending nice time

with family or friends one should pay a special attention to the cable

park, the giant swing, paintball, mountain cycling, archery, rock

climbing, paragliding, park of barriers, campaigns with jeeps, etc.

“Yell extreme park” is irreplaceable also, for those, who love horse

riding. More than 40 horses will accompany you through the foliage

forests of Tavush. One of the most favorite things for the visitors of the

entertainment complex is flight with zipline: the runway of the zipline

is consisted of 5 runways.

Garni

Garni temple which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique

survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-

Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat the First ordered building the

temple in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun.

After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its

significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of

the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom

with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.

Geghard Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th

century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex

are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was

called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard

(lance), as the lance used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's

side, was kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its

construction Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual

songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and

many striking khachkars (cross-stones).


Lavash baking

You will have a good opportunity to participate in lavash baking

procedure (traditional Armenian bread) as well as in the process of

making cheese, after which you can taste them together with a home-

made local wine.

Tsaghkadzor Tsaghkadzor city ("Valley of flowers") is considered to be one of the

most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our

mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its

whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 50 kilometers

North from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain and is

surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows.

Kecharis

Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor. It was

built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and

a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed

building the monastery.

Lake Sevan

The fascination and the pearl of mountainous Armenia is Sevan Lake,

which is one of the world's greatest high altitude freshwater lakes. It is

about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is

surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful

landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent

rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church

complex built in 874.


Sevanavank A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Sevan

Lake, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of

the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874

by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter princess Mariam.

The silhouette of the churches against the background of the

turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the

visitors.

"Armenian alphabet monument"

"Armenian alphabet monument" is located in the village of

Artashavan, at the east side bottom of Mt. Aragats. It was erected

in 2005 to the 1600 anniversary of creation of the Armenian

alphabet by the design of the famous Armenian architect Jim

Torosyan. The monument is an interesting demonstration of the

stone carvings of 39 Armenian letters. The Armenian alphabet has

been used to write the Armenian language since the year 405 or

406 and is still used to present Armenian language in written

form. It was devised by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian

linguist and ecclesiastical leader.

Aragats The highest peak of the Republic of Armenia is the Mount

Aragats (4095 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favourite

mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best

stop is at Kari Lich (Stone Lake), which is at the height of

3250m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the

silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and

silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in

the fog of Ararat Valley.

Amberd

The principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building

have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on

a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served

as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is

a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.


Gyumri

Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the

middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the

ethical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The

local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflected

in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still

seems to hear the voice of the smiths' hammers, it seems that a

cart will appear from the street corner and the carter will call to

show around the city. The old houses, a part of which fortunately

resisted the devastating earthquake in 1988, speak of the high

architectural achievements of the city.

Marmashen

On the picturesque bank of Akhuryan river there is the

magnificent monastery Marmashen built by Duke Vahram

Pahlavuni. It is a huge complex, the construction of which started

in 986 and finished in 1029. The main church is a domed hall.

The facades of the church are elaborated with triangular niches,

which endow the edifice with special liveliness. The survived

eastern and northern walls of the second church, which is

adjacent to the main church, prove that both with its composition

and architectural details it is the smaller dupli-cation of the main

church.

Dashtadem

Dashtadem fortress is located in a homonymous village near

Talin town. It appears to be one of those medieval fortresses of

Aragatsotn province, that were built for protecting Ararat Plain

from attacks. The base of the fortress was founded during

Urartian period. The citadel was built by Kamsarakan princes,

who carried out large-scale construction works in the province.

After the fall of Bagratouni Kingdom of Armenia most of the

territory went under the control of Seljuq sultans. At the end of

the 12th century the governor of Ani capital - Sultal ibn

Mahmoud, built pyramids with a semi-circular and polygonal

plan there, and he left an Arabic script about it.

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