Day 01
Yerevan Highlights with Master Levon's Dungeon and Lavash Class
- The excursion starts at 10:30 at the location you specified.
- Begin with a drive to Master Levon's dungeon, popularly known as the Underground Palace, one of the most exciting sights of Yerevan. The dungeon's history dates back to the Soviet Union era, when Levon's loving wife asked him to build a cellar in the house, which, after 23 years, turned into an actual underground city. For 23 years, the tireless hands and will of master Levon Arakelyan constructed an outstanding underground monument with a depth of 20 meters and an area of almost 300 square meters. The miracle of master Levon is located in the northern part of Yerevan, called Arinj, where we will go to explore this architectural beauty. You will also have the opportunity to make a wish in a unique electromagnetic part of the dungeon called the "Place of Dreams," where, according to local belief, dreams come true.
- The next point of the excursion is the famous and majestic Cascade Monument. The construction project was laid back in 1924 by the legendary architect A. Tamanyan. According to his plan, the monument was supposed to connect the north with the center for pedestrian townspeople. Work began in the 1980s but lasted for several years and was suspended due to the collapse of the USSR and the Karabakh war. Work resumed again in 2002 by the American philanthropist of Armenian origin, Gerard Gefeschyan, who bought the project and restarted the work. Since 2009, the Museum of Art, named after Gefesjian, has been operating inside.
- Later, proceed to the 23-meter-high Church of St. Sarkis, one of the most ancient churches in Yerevan, built in 1842. Saint Sarkis is considered the symbol of lovers in Armenia. He was a warrior, commander, and monk in Byzantine Empire times who built many churches and, with the emperor's permission, held many weddings. He and his son fell in one of the ancient battles for Christianity, after which he was canonized as a saint. Since 2007, at the beginning of February, Armenia has celebrated its own Valentine's Day, St. Sarkis Day, and according to tradition, unmarried girls eat salty cakes at night and do not drink water in order to see their future husbands in a dream.
- After a walk and a tour of the beautiful Cascade Monument, your guide will organize an unforgettable master class on the world-famous Armenian Lavash, which since ancient times has been considered one of the main symbols of Armenia and was also included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2014. In a charming cozy restaurant, in the company of a fantastic chef who will tell you stories and interesting facts about Armenian Lavash, you will have the opportunity to cook in a traditional tandoor, one of the main elements of any colorful Armenian feast.
- The excursion will end at the location you specified.
