Excursion trip (5 days / 4 nights)

Cheap tour is the dream of every tourist. We present you our five-day budgetary trip in Armenia. If you want to spend a full day of sightseeing in Armenia, then these tours are designed special for you. These cheap tours in Armenia will be ideal especially for those who are mostly interested in the country’s history and culture, rather than in luxurious conditions of recreation.

You will have the most intense program of cheap tours in Armenia. During these cheap tours in Armenia you will visit the sights of Armenia, cultural and historical centers, as well as taste the national treasure - Armenian cognac.

Arrival and meeting in Zvartnots airport.

The weekend tour starts with a walking trip through the city. Architecture of capital is original and distinctive. Today, Yerevan is a city where there are a variety of architectural styles, with green alleys, numerous fountains. You will be able to see the sights in Yerevan: the square of France, the Opera and Ballet House, Northern Avenue, the Republic Square.

After we visit the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts - Matenadaran named after St. Mesrop Mashtots. The most ancient manuscripts are dated back to the 5th century AD and are associated with Mesrop Mashtots, who invented the Armenian alphabet.

We shall then proceed to the Grand Cascade (open-air museum). It is a 500-meter high staircase (572 steps) with fountains and flower beds, as well as an open air museum, which presents about 30 sculptures by famous masters. Inside the complex Cafesjian Center of Arts is located on 5 tiers.

Transfer to the hotel / Check in.

Breakfast in the hotel.

The day starts with a trip to the pagan temple of Garni. Garni Temple built in the 1st century by the Armenian King Trdat I (Tiridates I) and dedicated to the God of the Sun Mihr (Mithra). The temple is at the edge of a triangular cliff, which overlooks the ravine of the Azat River and the Gegham mountains.

Next stop is Geghard monastery complex (XIII century), which is included in the list of World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. Its full name is Geghardavank, literally it is translated as "Monastery of the spear". The name of the monastery complex comes from Christ Spear (Spear of Longinus), which the Roman soldier Longinus thrust in Jesus Christ. The spear is now kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin Cathedral.

Back to Yerevan.

Next we visit the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, and the Genocide Museum.

If you wish (for extra payment) we will visit Yerevan Brandy Factory, where we have a fascinating tour with tasting of 2 types of brandies (a three-year old "Ararat" and a ten-year old "Akhtamar").

Breakfast in the hotel.

After breakfast, we go to the Armenian monastery of Khor Virap, situated at the foot of Mount Ararat. It is a place of pilgrimage, which is connected with the legend of Grigor Lusavorich (Grigor the Illuminator). According to church tradition, Gregory was imprisoned on the orders of King Trdat III (Tiridates III), caught in that he professes Christianity, and was held there for about 14 years. Those interested can go down to the prison, which has a depth of 6,5 m and a diameter of 4.5 m.

Right in front of you, very, very close and in all its beauty you will see the symbol of Armenia - Mount Ararat, upon which, according to the legend, Noah appeared on the Ark after the great flood.

Then we continue our way to the village of Areni in Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. Village of Areni is famous for its wines till now. Every year in October the annual festival of wines takes place there.

If you wish (for extra payment) we will visit "Areni" wine factory and taste Armenian wine in the tasting room of the factory. The wines of this producer differ in their unique tastes. The bouquet of the fragrance is revealed gradually leaving a pleasant aftertaste.

After we go Noravank monastery complex, built in XIII-XIV centuries, which is located 7 kilometers east to the village of Areni. The complex is located on a narrow ledge winding gorge tributary of the Arpa River. The gorge is famous for its steep red cliffs, towering behind the monastery.

Return to Yerevan.

Breakfast in the hotel.

After breakfast, we continue the tour to the pearl of Armenia - blue Sevan. Lake Sevan is a freshwater lake in the Armenian highlands. It is the largest lake in the South Caucasus. It is guaranteed to be the largest source of fresh water in the region.

We will also visit Sevanavank - a monastery in the north-west coast of Lake Sevan. The monastery is located on a peninsula, which was once a small island.

We continue our tour to Tavush region of Armenia – to a small town-resort Dilijan, located on the picturesque banks of the river Aghstev. The Sharambeyan street in the centre, has been preserved and maintained as an "old town", complete with craftsman's workshops, a gallery and a museum. The historic Sharambeyan street renovated through the efforts of the Tufenkian Foundation of Cultural Heritage.

The next stop will be Haghartsin monastery, which was built in the X-XIII centuries, mostly under the auspices of the Bagratuni Dynasty.

We will also visit Goshavank - monastery complex, built in XII-XIII centuries in the village of Gosh in Armenia. Goshavank is the cultural, educational and religious center of medieval Armenia. The sources referred to it as a seminary, university, and so on. The khachkars created by the carver Pavgos in Goshavank stand out among the rest.

Return to Yerevan.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

A visit to the central market in Yerevan. Dried fruits - a national treasure and the usual accompaniment to cognac. In Armenia, it seems, they can make them of anything you wish. Including watermelon, cantaloupe and even tomatoes!

Next we visit the Vernissage - the market of folk art products. Here you will find hand-made chess and backgammon made of wood, ceramic pots, made in national style, handmade ornaments, traditional musical instruments, silverware, paintings and many more things.

Next we visit the St. Etchmiadzin - the Center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, where the residence of the Catholicos is located. We will visit Etchmiadzin Cathedral (301-303, thoroughly restored in 483-484 AD), which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

We visit the ruins of Zvartnots temple, which was destroyed in the earthquake. In 2000, the ruins of the temple and the archaeological area around it are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Transfer to airport.

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