This exclusive three-day tour grants you the chance to discover Armenia’s rosy-hued capital, Yerevan, learn about its rich history and architecture, enjoy a trip on the world’s lengthiest aerial tramway, and visit one of the world’s most ancient observatories - Karahunj.
This exclusive three-day tour grants you the chance to discover Armenia’s rosy-hued capital, Yerevan, learn about its rich history and architecture, enjoy a trip on the world’s lengthiest aerial tramway, and visit one of the world’s most ancient observatories - Karahunj.
Yerevan - Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin Monastery - The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian…
Yerevan - Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin Monastery - The word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Saint Hripsime Church - 7th century church
Saint Hripsime Church - 7th century church
Zvartnots Temple - The magnificent Zvartnots Temple was constructed in the 7th century. It listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
Garni - Lake Sevan
Garni Temple - The only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Was built in the 1st century AD.
The Monastery of Geghard - The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator.
Monastery Sevanavank - One of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery was founded in 874 AD. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.
Noravank - Karahunj (Zorats Karer)
Noravank Monastery - One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries.
Karahundj (Armenia’s Stonehenge) - Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).
Tatev Monastery - Another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture is Tatev Monastery, which was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) “tatev” means “give wings”.
Wings of Tatev - The longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Surcharges on fuel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Surcharges on fuel
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tatev ropeway ticket
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tatev ropeway ticket
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
