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Discovery of Caucasus Holiday Planner Tours to Armenia Highlights of Armenia - 5 days (AM-01)

Highlights of Armenia - 5 days (AM-01)

Group size
2-10 people
Season
All year
Duration
5 days
Departs
Tuesday
Starts
Yerevan
Ends
Yerevan
Countries
Armenia
Cities
Areni, Echmiatsin, Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Noravank, Yerevan, Zvartnots
Yerevan - 4 nights
Price
from $1,095
Reservation
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This short introductory tour packs a lot into five days. You’ll enjoy Armenia in microcosm, visiting several of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the breathtaking Khor Virap and Noravank monasteries, and the unusual Temple of Garni. You’ll get to know the capital city Yerevan, with its Soviet-era architecture, bustling market and views from the Cascade of Mount Ararat. Round off your Armenia education with a visit to Areni Winery.

Yerevan
Day 1
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Today you’ll arrive in the Armenian capital Yerevan. Transfer to your hotel is included. Overnight in Yerevan. (Dinner)
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Ejmiatsin - Zvarnots - Yerevan
Day 2
Yerevan City Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Echmiatsin
Cathedral of Ejmiatsin Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Echmiatsin - Zvartnots
Zvartnots Cathedral Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Zvartnots - Yerevan
This morning you’ll enjoy a city tour of Yerevan. Begin in Republic Square, where you’ll admire the imposing architecture and watching the Singing Fountains. From there, take a stroll along the Vernissage, the largest open air market in the city and a great place to shop for antiques and collectibles. Next, we’ll take you to the Matenadaran, a repository of ancient manuscripts. Later, we’ll take the escalator to the top of the Yerevan Cascade. From the top enjoy panoramic views across the city and to Mount Ararat in the distance. This afternoon, we’ll take an excursion out of the city to Echmiadzin to visit Armenia’s oldest cathedral and to Zvartnots, where you’ll find ruins of a 7th century, UNESCO-listed cathedral. Return to Yerevan for dinner. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 55 km / 34 ml.
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Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Day 3
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Garni
Pagan Temple of Garni Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Garni - Geghard
Geghard Monastery Guided Tour
Lavash Bread Cooking Master Class
Transfer by car / minibus: Geghard - Yerevan
Today our sightseeing programme combines two incredible historical sights. The Temple of Garni is unusual for Armenia in that it is an Ionic pagan temple with Greco-Roman colonnades. It was built in the 1st century AD; though it collapsed during a 17th century earthquake, it was painstakingly restored in the early 1970s. Nearby, you’ll find the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery. Gregory the Illuminator founded it in the 4th century, where there was a sacred spring in a cave. The present structure dates from 1315 and you can pay a visit to the spring to this day. Return to Yerevan after your tour and the rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 75 km / 47 ml.
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Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan
Day 4
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Khor Virap
Khor Virap Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Khor Virap - Noravank
Noravank Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Noravank - Areni
Wine Tasting
Transfer by car / minibus: Areni - Yerevan
We’ll begin today’s itinerary at the monastery of Khor Virap. Morning’s the best time to be able to catch a glimpse of distant Mount Ararat over the border. The views from this spectacular monastery are first rate but head inside and descend the steps to see its well too. Next up is Noravank. Hidden away up a canyon, this monastery occupies a setting even more dramatic. Climb to the second floor of the church for incredible views back along the valley. Finally, we’ll take you to Areni. There, we’ll enjoy a wine-tasting at one of Armenia’s premier wineries where there’ll be a chance to pick up a bottle or two to take home with you. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 245 km / 153 ml.
Day 5
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Today is departure day. We hope you’ve enjoyed this brief introduction to Armenia and its capital and have made many happy memories. (Breakfast)
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Dates and prices
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Travel package
Year of travel
2024
Travel dates Excluding flights Single / Solo supplement Book
03/26/2024 - 03/30/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
04/02/2024 - 04/06/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
04/09/2024 - 04/13/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
04/16/2024 - 04/20/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
04/23/2024 - 04/27/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
04/30/2024 - 05/04/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
05/07/2024 - 05/11/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
05/14/2024 - 05/18/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
05/21/2024 - 05/25/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
05/28/2024 - 06/01/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
06/04/2024 - 06/08/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
06/11/2024 - 06/15/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
06/18/2024 - 06/22/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
06/25/2024 - 06/29/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
07/02/2024 - 07/06/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
07/09/2024 - 07/13/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
07/16/2024 - 07/20/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
07/23/2024 - 07/27/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
07/30/2024 - 08/03/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
08/06/2024 - 08/10/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
08/13/2024 - 08/17/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
08/20/2024 - 08/24/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
08/27/2024 - 08/31/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
09/03/2024 - 09/07/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
09/10/2024 - 09/14/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
09/17/2024 - 09/21/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
09/24/2024 - 09/28/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
10/01/2024 - 10/05/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
10/08/2024 - 10/12/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
10/15/2024 - 10/19/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
10/22/2024 - 10/26/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
10/29/2024 - 11/02/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
11/05/2024 - 11/09/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
11/12/2024 - 11/16/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
11/19/2024 - 11/23/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
11/26/2024 - 11/30/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
12/03/2024 - 12/07/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
12/10/2024 - 12/14/2024 $1,095 $125 / $315 book now
Travel dates Excluding flights Single / Solo supplement Book
03/26/2024 - 03/30/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
04/02/2024 - 04/06/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
04/09/2024 - 04/13/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
04/16/2024 - 04/20/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
04/23/2024 - 04/27/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
04/30/2024 - 05/04/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
05/07/2024 - 05/11/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
05/14/2024 - 05/18/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
05/21/2024 - 05/25/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
05/28/2024 - 06/01/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
06/04/2024 - 06/08/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
06/11/2024 - 06/15/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
06/18/2024 - 06/22/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
06/25/2024 - 06/29/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
07/02/2024 - 07/06/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
07/09/2024 - 07/13/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
07/16/2024 - 07/20/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
07/23/2024 - 07/27/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
07/30/2024 - 08/03/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
08/06/2024 - 08/10/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
08/13/2024 - 08/17/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
08/20/2024 - 08/24/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
08/27/2024 - 08/31/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
09/03/2024 - 09/07/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
09/10/2024 - 09/14/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
09/17/2024 - 09/21/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
09/24/2024 - 09/28/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
10/01/2024 - 10/05/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
10/08/2024 - 10/12/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
10/15/2024 - 10/19/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
10/22/2024 - 10/26/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
10/29/2024 - 11/02/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
11/05/2024 - 11/09/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
11/12/2024 - 11/16/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
11/19/2024 - 11/23/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
11/26/2024 - 11/30/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
12/03/2024 - 12/07/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now
12/10/2024 - 12/14/2024 $1,195 $145 / $315 book now

Note on pricing:

  1. All prices are per person, in US dollars. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section "Included" in the tour description.
  2. Price "Excluding flight" does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights. Alternatively we can quote for flights from any international airport.
  3. Single supplement goes towards single room accommodation.
  4. Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
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