Yerevan History, Carpet Weaving and Tsitsernakaberd Memorial
Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Yerevan and start your tour in the city.
Hear the legend that says the first word Noah pronounced as he exited the ark was "Yerevats" - translated as "it is seen". This refers to the land he supposedly saw after the great flood, which was later changed to "Yerevan". You can learn about the history of the city at the Yerevan History Museum, established in 1931. More than 87,000 cultural values in the museum tell the story of the city from ancient times to the present day.
Visit the handmade carpet factory "Megeryan", where you will get acquainted with the culture of carpet weaving, which occupies a special place in the Armenian cultural system. In traditional Armenia, carpet weaving has been developing since ancient times.
During the excursion, you will take part in a carpet weaving master class that will allow you to get acquainted with traditional Armenian culture.
Visit Tsitsernakaberd, the memorial of the Armenian Genocide. Armenians from all over the world visit this memorial to honour their ancestors.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
