Welcome To Land Of Nairi

Welcome To Land Of Nairi

Diversity of historical buildings and monuments, majestic view of biblical Ararat, the only preserved pagan temple of Garni, a lot of buildings from UNESCO world heritage list, unforgettable sights of beautiful nature and tasty food, hospitable people and enjoyable atmosphere!

Itinerary

Day 1: Yerevan –City tour - Matenadaran

Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
the repository of ancient manuscripts
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan Armenia
fountains and beautiful constructions
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
masterpiece by Alexander Tamanyan
Duration: 10 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel

Day 2: Yerevan - Garni - Gegard- <> brandy factory.

Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will see one of the most ancient buildings in Armenia. It is the only preserved pagan temple on the territory of Armenia, Garni temple, situated in the gorge and surrounded with picturesque mountains. You can have lunch in Garni and taste Armenian national dishes.

Then you will visit a monastery complex of Gegard which was listed in the World human heritage by UNESCO.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory, Isakov admiral str. 9, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Return to Yerevan, then an excursion with tasting best sorts of Armenian brandy at the << Noy >> brandy factory.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/ 4* star hotel

Day 3: Yerevan -Khor Virap –Noravank –Areni-Yerevan. In the morning you proceed to Vayots Dzor to see important attractions

Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
Khor Virap (meaning "deep pit" or "deep well"), the monastery located in the Ararat plain, where a beautiful view over Ararat mountain opens. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 14 years by King Tiridates III . In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Noravank which is located in the gorge among the tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, is best known for Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church. It is considered a medieval architectural masterpiece
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
The excursion will be ended with wine degustation in Areni winery. Here you will taste the best sorts of rich collection of Armenian wine
Duration: 35 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel

Day 4: Yerevan - Sevan –Dilijan –Hagartsin –Yerevan

Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
In the morning after breakfast you will visit Sevan peninsula and Sevanavank monastery. You will see the Lake in its unique beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan Armenia
Then you will go to Dilijan where you will have a city tour in Old Diliijan, then you visit Hagartsin monastery.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel

Day 5: Yerevan - Echmiadzin –Zvartnots- Yerevan

Stop At: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagarshapat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
In the morning you will have an excursion to the spiritual and administrative center of Echmiadzin which is one of the historic capitals of Armenia and the main religious center of the Armenian people with the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the most important Armenian Apostolic church. Besides the Cathedral you will visit St.Gayane church.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat Armenia
On the way back –another object from UNESCO heritage list – the ruins of Zvartnots cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, 3*/4* hotel

Day 6: Yerevan –airport/ transfer to the airport from the hotel

Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
We recommend you to visit the Vernissage –an open air fair where you can buy national souvenirs made by local craftsmen.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.