4-Hour-Long Private Guided Walking Tour in Yerevan
Republic Square - We set off to explore, and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic Square through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades for views of Biblical Mount Ararat. During our walk we discover the ancient culture of Yerevan, the city which, despite numerous invasion, hasn’t lost its unique traditions. Walking along Pushkin street we visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
During our walk we are also getting acquainted with Armenian History; Architecture; Geopolitics; Economy; Geography; Traditions; Religion History; etc.).
Vernissage Market - Visit Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian national hero) so we will talk here geopolitical situation of Armenia and will get acquainted to important historical facts connected to Armenia starting from 16th century; walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)
Dolmama - Armenia’s Restaurant - We visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
Dalan Art Gallery - Walk in Abovyan street(the oldest street in Yerevan built 1856) we will stop to see and talk about old houses and buildings from 19th century which were used as profitable houses for rich Armenian merchants for example we will see there the building of richest Armenian merchant Egor Khanzadyan built 1895.
We will visit Dalan art Gallery’s hidden backyard which has a set up for jazz concerts and open air vine roofs
Charles Aznavour Square - In this beautiful square we will see the oldest hotel in Yerevan “Grand hotel Yerevan” which was opened in 1926, during the Soviet period(the hotel facade is richly decorated with black Armenian tuff stone).
We will try sea buckthorn juice which have been used over centuries as food, traditional medicine, and skin treatment in China, Russia, and northern Europe.
The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan - Visit Swan Lake and Opera House. The ground-breaking of the Opera-Theatre took place on 28 November 1930 during the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. On January 20, 1933, the building was officially opened.
Cafesjian Center for the Arts - The Cascade (Armenian: Կասկադ, Kaskad) is a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood.
- Daily water bottle
- Modern, comfortable minivans with A/C
- English speaking licensed guide
- Foods and drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
During our 4 days we will get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit a family that lives in a village near to lake Sevan family produces more than 8 types of cheese with grape leaves and wine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about the history.
We will take a journey back in time, and find the treasures of an ancient land that is landlocked and mountainous. Armenia, with its dry landscapes to dense forests and steep is ideal for hiking and any sightseeing one can think of. National capital Yerevan remains one of the world’s least explored ancient cities.
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