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Home5-Day Yerevan, Echmiadzin & Lake Sevan Tour
Description
Go on a 5-day tour in Armenia to visit Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Lake Sevan. Land in the home of Erebuni Fortress, Memorial of Victims of Genocide, Garni Temple, Kecharis Monastery, Zvartnots Temple, Gerhard Monastery, architectural complexes, and many other monuments of historical and religious importance.
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Day 1 : Arrive in Yerevan expand_more
Upon arrival in Yerevan, meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Leisure time.
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Day 2 : Yerevan City Tour expand_more
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
First, get introduced to the whole panorama of the Yerevan city region.
See the ruins of the fortress Erebuni founded in 782 BC and Erebuni museum.
Next, visit the impressive monument – the Memorial of Victims of Genocide in 1915.
Then, go to visit Matenadaran - one of the biggest depository of ancient manuscripts, the pride of entire Armenian culture.
Take a break for lunch in a restaurant.
Back to the hotel.
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Day 3 : Garni – Yerevan Brandy Factory expand_more
Eat breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a trip to Garni to see the Sun Temple of Garni, which is one of the most ancient structures on Armenian territory. The Garni architectural complex was the summer residence of Armenian kings.
See the Gerhard Monastery which is a fantastic sample of medieval Armenian architecture. The most original parts of the complex are two churches in the depth of the rock.
Stop for lunch in an Armenian restaurant.
Visit the Yerevan brandy factory which produces a world-famous Armenian brandy. Discover what the living legend of the Armenian brandy really is.
Back to the hotel.
Leisure time.
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Day 4 : Echmiadzin- Zvartnots expand_more
Savour breakfast at the hotel.
Go on a trip to Echmiadzin (the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church) to visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the most ancient Christian Temple in Armenia and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Take a short walk from the Cathedral and see the St. Hripsime and Gayane Churches (7th century).
Have lunch in Echmiadzin.
On the way back, visit Zvartnots Temple (7th century) with your Armenian tour guide.
Back to the hotel.
Leisure time.
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Day 5 : Tsakhkadzor - Sevan - Yerevan expand_more
Wake up for breakfast at the hotel.
Embark on a trip to Tsakhkadzor Sports complex.
Visit Kecharis Monastery; cable car (funicular).
On the way back to Yerevan, visit Lake Sevan, “the Pearl of Armenia”, which is situated at an altitude of almost 2000 m. above sea level.
Visit Churches St. Karapet and Arakelots on the peninsula.
Relax with lunch in Sevan.
Back to Yerevan.
Transfer to the airport/back to the hotel.
What's Included
Accommodation in hotel on BB basis
All transportation
Transfer (airport – hotel - airport)
English-speaking Armenian guide service
All tours and excursions
Entrance fees
What's Excluded
Visa cost.
All additional services that are not mentioned.
Know before you go
HB supplement is 12 USD per person per day.
The Great Armenian Tour
One of the most ancient cities in the world, around 2.793 years old, Yerevan is home to fortress Erebuni, Memorial of Victims of Genocide, Garni architectural complex and many other monuments of historical and religious importance.
Meeting Point
Yerevan, Armenia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 515 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |