From Paganism to Christianity in 3 Days
Yerevan
Explore Armenia's rich history from pagan temples to Christian monasteries. Visit Lake Sevan, Geghard, Garni, Khor Virap, Areni, and Noravank in 3 days.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Yerevan - Sevan - Yerevan

Sevan - Arrival in Yerevan.

Transfer to the hotel.

10:00-12:00 Sightseeing tour of Yerevan with a visit to the Cascade, Opera House.

12:00-13:00 Trip to Lake Sevan.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Inspection of the Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula (IX century).

16:00-17:00 Return to Yerevan.

Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Yerevan

Areni - 10:00-10:45 Trip to the Khor Virap monastery at the foot of Ararat

Inspection of the monastery (IV-XVII centuries)

Trip to the village of Areni

13:00-13:20 Trip to Noravank Monastery

Inspection of the monastery (XIII-XIV centuries)

Lunch in the village of Areni

16:00-18:00 Trip to Yerevan

Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Departure

Garni - 10:00-11:00 Trip to the Geghard cave monastery (Spear monastery, XII-XIII centuries).

Inspection of the Geghard monastery.

Trip to the village of Garni.

Visit to the pagan Sun Temple of Garni (1st century AD).

Lunch at the restaurant.

Visit to natural basalt rocks - “Stone Symphony”.

Return to Yerevan.

Airport transfer.
Departure.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Garni tickets
  • Professional guides
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • meals, hotels, alcoholic drinks (you can buy it when you want, air-tickets
Additional Information

This tour will introduce you to the history of Armenia, even during paganism and after it: how Christianity spread and culture developed.

Just an hour’s drive from the capital, at an altitude of 1900m above sea level, surrounded by picturesque mountains, Lake Sevan is located. Here, you will visit the Sevanavank Monastery.

Geghard, the monastery complex, represents 13th-century Armenia.

Garni Temple (77 AD) is the only pagan temple in the entire post-Soviet territory.

Khor Virap is a monastery complex at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat, where, according to legend, Noah ended up on the ark after the Flood.

Areni is a unique and colorful village in the Vayots Dzor region, which is famous for its exquisite types of wine. If desired, you can organize a tasting.

Noravank is a monastery complex built in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is located on the ledge of a narrow, winding gorge, which is famous for its steep red cliffs.

  • alcoholic drinks not incuded. You can buy it if your age is 18 or more
Location
Pulpulak
Republic Square of Armenia, nearby Marriott hotel, Vazgen Sargisyan street.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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