3-Day Tour To The Best Of Central Armenia From Yerevan
Description
Experience the wild nature and ancient history of Vayots Dzor Region and central Armenia on this unique tour as you will see monasteries hidden in the mountains & beautiful landscapes with your expert tour guide. This tour takes you from Yerevan to the most exquisite wine-tasting experience in Areni to monasteries in Khor Virap and village Martiros. Also, visit Noratus cemetery and the renowned Lake Sevan.
Highlights
Learn about the ancient history of Vayots Dzor Region and central Armenia
Enjoy an exquisite wine-tasting experience in Areni
Explore monasteries in Khor Virap and village Martiros
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Hermon expand_more
Move from Yerevan to Khor Virap monastery.
Visit with your Armenia tour guide:
Areni wine tasting: taste the best wine found in Armenia; brewed by local winegrowers.
Areni caves: this cave complex is an early Bronze Age ritual site and settlement.
Noravank monastery: 13th-century Armenian monastery located in a gorge.
Yeghegis: this village has a rich history and houses the medieval Tsakhats Kar Monastery.
Arates monastery: an abandoned village that once belonged to Hermon's kingdom.
Arrive in Hermon where you will spend the night.
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Day 2: Hermon - Jermuk expand_more
Proceed for a sightseeing tour from Hermon to visit:
Shatin: a village in Yeghegis that offers a spectacular viewpoint to see the rare wild mountain goats from.
Smbataberd Fortress: a most imposing fortress located at the crest of two mountains.
Tsakhats Kar Monastery: is a monastic complex overlooking the Yeghegis River.
Village Martiros (Cave church): a semi-abandoned village rich with cultural artefacts.
Reach Jermuk where you will spend the night.
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Day 3: Jermuk - Yerevan expand_more
Go on a Jermuk city tour to:
Selim Caravanserai: a caravanserai built alongside the Vardenyats Mountain Pass.
Noratus Cemetery: a medieval cemetery with many early khachkars located in the village of Noratus, near Lake Sevan.
Lake Sevan (Sevanavank monastery): a medieval monastery located on the sole major island in Armenia.
Return to Yerevan. The tour ends here.
What's Included
Transportation in a very comfortable SUV (Isuzu Trooper)
Services of an Armenia tour guide
Airport transfer to and from Yerevan
Free wifi in the car
What's Excluded
Hotel (hotels start from 20$ to 100$ per person)
Food (lunch will be approximately 10$ per person).
Entry tickets for monuments.
Meeting Point
Yerevan, Armenia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Persons | |
1 To 1 | USD 820 Per Person |
2 To 2 | USD 480 Per Person |
3 To 3 | USD 300 Per Person |
4 To 4 | USD 240 Per Person |
5 To 5 | USD 200 Per Person |
6 To 6 | USD 180 Per Person |
This is a private tour |