Explore Armenia in armenian

Breakfast in the hotel. Trip to the famous Garni temple. On the way, a stop near the arch of the Armenian writer Yeghishe Charents, from where an amazing view of Biblical Ararat and the valley opens. The pagan temple of Garni, the only monument of its kind dating back to the Hellenistic era, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. In the 1st century AD in the fortress located on a triangular hill, Trdat I ordered the construction of a delightful temple dedicated to the Sun God Migra. After the adoption of Christianity, it was not destroyed, becoming the summer residence of the Armenian kings. Afterwards, a trip to the famous Geghard monastery, which is located 9 kilometers from Garni. The monastery complex was built in the 12th-13th centuries. At first it was called Ayrivank (Cave Monastery), but later it was renamed Geghard (Spear), with which, according to legend, a Roman legionary pierced Christ. The complex consists of the main church of the Catholic Church, a narthex, two churches carved into the rock, a chapel and the Church of the Holy Virgin, which is considered the most ancient monument of the complex. Lunch in the village of Garni with a master class on making lavash. Return to Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Trip and inspection of the Khor Virap monastery 4-17 centuries. Khor Virap is located in the Ararat region, on the hill of the nearby village of Small Vedi. It is considered one of the holy places of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to legend, this is where the deep pit is located, into which Gregory the Illuminator was thrown at the behest of Trdat III for preaching Christianity. Only after many years of imprisonment, when Gregory the Illuminator miraculously healed Trdat III from a serious illness, the king proclaimed Christianity as the state religion. According to its geographical location, Khor Virap is the closest place to Mount Ararat, from where you will have the opportunity to contemplate the legendary mountain. Next, we go to the Birds' Cave, a place where time seems to have paused at the threshold of antiquity. Its three chambers, covering nearly 500 m², resemble stone sanctuaries where every turn of the corridor breathes with millennia of history. The "Hin Areni" wine factory continues this legend, turning grapes into a living message from both past and future. Here, tradition meets innovation: in halls filled with the aroma of freshly pressed wine, historic grape varieties gain new life with the help of modern technology. Yet despite its impressive capacity of processing over 250 tons of grapes, what you taste in every glass is not scale, but soul. One of the significant cultural and religious centers of medieval Armenia is the Noravank monastery complex. The translation of Noravank from Armenian into English is a "new monastery". Although today it is hardly justifies its name, because he is over seven hundred years old. All the restoration work carried out by the famous architect, sculptor and miniaturist Momik. Noravank monastery complex, due the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location, as well as on the background of a beautiful landscape, leaves an unforgettable impression. On 2002 the churches were completely restored and included in the World Heritage List. Back to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to Sevan - one of the most beautiful and large mountain lakes in the world, the lake is like a more bordered on all sides by high mountain ridges. Inspection of Sevan Monastery (874 years )on the peninsula. Leaving behind Sevan and entered by the three- kilometer tunnel, begins the descent along the serpentine. From the treeless Sevan region within minutes you get into the thick forests of Dilijan. The climate of Dilijan is mild and sunny, good health, breathing air is filled with pine forests, rich in ozone. Stop in Dilijan, a tour in the ethnographic street. After we will visit the wonderful monasteries Haghartsin and Goshavank. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

After breakfast, drive around the city of Yerevan. Stop near the Cascade. The cascade is located at the very beginning of the street named after architect Tamanyan. At the foot of the Cascade there is a monument to Tamanyan, bending over his master plan. And not far from the monument there is a funny sculpture “Black Cat” by the famous South American artist and sculptor Fernando Botero. Afterwards excursion to Matenadaran. Matenadaran in ancient Armenian means “book depository”. This is a research institute named after Mesrop Mashtots, where ancient manuscripts and manuscripts are stored and restored. Upon completion of the excursiontrip to the museum of the Megeryan Carpet carpet factory. For many years, the Megeryan Carpet company, engaged in the production of carpets, has carried itscontribution and special handwriting to the diverse and colorful world of handmade carpets. A short tour of the plant, after which lunch at a local restaurant with flavor and dishes of Armenian national cuisine. After lunch, excursion to the Ararat Brandy Factory. We invite you to get acquainted with the history of cognac production in Armenia, learn about the stages of production of Armenian cognac, and also enjoy the beauty, unique aroma and taste of various varieties of ARARAT cognacs from a primary source. At the end of the excursion, a trip to Tsitsernakaberd to the memorial to the victims of the Armenian genocide in 1915. This monumental composition perpetuates the memory of the innocent victims of the most brutal Armenian genocide in world history. Return to the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel . Trip to Gyumri. On the way, visit the Harichavank monastery complex. Harichavank Monastery is located on the western slope of Mount Aragats. According to experts, the monastery was founded in the 7th century. In the 13th century The church and vestibule of the complex are being built. In the 19th century The monastery becomes the summer residence of Armenian Catholicos. We go to one of the most colorful cities in Armenia – Gyumri. National traditions here are rooted in ancient times, and its spirit is manifested in almost everything. Walking along the ancient streets of Gyumri, it seems that you are about to hear the ringing of a blacksmith’s hammer, and a phaeton and a phaeton driver will come out from around the bend and in his powerful, ringing voice will invite you to take a ride through the streets of the city. Old residential buildings, most of which, fortunately, survived the terrible earthquake, speak of the high achievements of the city's architecture. The Black Fortress - built in 1834, is one of the famous monuments of Gyumri. It is a complex of military and architectural structures. In the central part there is the Alexandropol Fortress with three gates, in the center there is a model of the Church of St. Alexandra, as well as the southern and northern fortresses, which serve as a complex for the general defense of Alexandropol. The Black Fortress is included in the list of intangible historical and cultural monuments of Gyumri. Lunch at one of the local restaurants in Gyumri. Return to Yerevan. In the evening, farewell dinner in a Yerevan restaurant with a show program.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel, transfer to the airport.