Summer holidays in Armenia
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with the guide at the hotel. Visit Republic of Armenia Square, Mother Armenia Statue in Victory Park, Opera and Ballet Building, Swan Lake, Cascade, Cafesjian Museum
Departure to the pagan temple of Garni. The temple was built in the 1st century and is dedicated to the ancient Armenian sun god Mihr. The temple consists of 24 columns, which symbolized the 24 hours of the day. A visit to the Garni Gorge "Symphony of Stones". Symphony of Stones are basalt rocks in the form of straight pipes and about 100m high. Symphonies are called because from a distance they resemble an organ. Such rocks are formed during a sharp solidification of lava: this form turns out to be energetically favorable. There are especially many such rocks in the gorge of the Azat River, which is included in the list of UNESCO sites.
Next, transfer to the Geghard monastery complex (beginning of the 4th century), which is included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. Geghard Monastery is an inimitable masterpiece of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Further return to Yerevan. Free time. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan is the “Blue Pearl of Armenia”, one of the largest freshwater, alpine lakes in the world, where the beautiful scenery and crystal water are a good prerequisite for a great holiday. The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874. Departure to Dilijan, the greenest resort in Armenia, which is truly called Armenian Switzerland; this is one of the favorite places for family holidays in Armenia. Walk around the city. Acquaintance with the magnificent nature and the city. Then return to Sevan. Further return to Yerevan. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Khor Virap. Located in the Ararat Valley at the foot of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap Monastery has a rich religious and secular history. It is from here that one of the most beautiful views opens and in all its grandeur and beauty, the Biblical Mount Ararat appears before our eyes. From here begins the history of the adoption of Christianity in Armenia, and the legend says that it was here, in the Ararat Valley, that Noah's Ark once moored.
Further departure to Noravank. Overcoming a narrow and winding path among hundreds of caves, everyone will find here the harmony of architecture with unforgettable and delightful nature. Noravank is located in a canyon among sheer red cliffs and is known for its architectural solutions and luxurious decoration and is one of the most striking examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Further return to Yerevan. Free time. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Saghmosavank Monastery - the monastery is located on the eastern outskirts of the village of Saghmosavan, Aragatsotn region of Armenia. In the Gavar Aragatsotn of the historical region of Ayrarat of Armenia. Saghmosavank is located above a high gorge near the river Kasakh. The Church of Sion in this monastery (1215), and the Church of St. Karapet in Hovhannavank (1216-1235) were founded by Prince Vache Vachutyan of Ayrarat. They belong to the same type, which has a luxurious cross and high domes. The temples have several domes, which is reflected from the outside
The Letter Park is a small plain, on which all the letters of the Armenian alphabet are carved from tuff, each of which is the size of a human being. Letters differ from each other in artistic design. Naturally scattered on a plane among volcanic stones, they seem to grow out of the distant past. We advise you to take an original photo with your letter - the first letter of your name
Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Departure.