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3-Day Tour To The Best Of Central Armenia From Yerevan
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Armenian, English, Hindi, Russian, Thai

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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USD 820 / person