ARMENIA

Armenia is a nation, and former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it’s defined by religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the Armenian Church. Khor Virap Monastery is a pilgrimage site near Mount Ararat, a dormant volcano just across the border in Turkey.

  • 1

    Arrival in Yerevan. Meet & transfer to the hotel for check in. City tour - Yerevan sightseeing, including City center, Republic square, State University, City panorama, Mother Armenia Monument, Parliament, President’s Residence, Opera, Sports & Concert Complex, Genocide memorial. Visit to Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan, with art pieces displayed throughout the whole area: the boulevard and up the stairs, from top of which you can enjoy the panoramic view on the city and Mountain Ararat. Cascade is home to Cafesjan modern art museum. Return & overnight at hotel.

  • 2

    Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tsaghkadzor (means “gorge of flowers”) town, the magical place of forested mountains. Spend whole day in Tsaghkadzor for skiing. Short walking tour around the small town. Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by rope way, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world (going up the first level and back). Opportunity to take zipline. In winter Tsakhkadzor is a well- known ski resort with several levels of ropeways leading up the mountains. In summer it’s a pleasant place to spend the afternoon in nature and enjoy the sun. Visit Kecharis monastery. Drive back to Yerevan in late evening. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan

  • 3

    Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni, built in 77 AD by King Trdat (Arshakid Dynasty). Photo stop at Charentc Arc. Lunch in Hab house in Garni with local food with Indian accent.Canyon of Garni -magnificent and outstanding scene which creates the image of falling crags. It obtained the name "Symphony of Stones" due to its view. Drive to the unique caved temple St. Geghard (12th -13th cc.), the name of which means “holy spear” in the honor of the long-preserved spear, the same spear that pierced the body of crucified Christ. It is now exhibited in the museum of Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list (2000). Visit Vernissage (an open-air exhibition-market, where you can find unique examples of art and craft work, traditional carpets, jewelry, old collections of coins and medallions, musical instruments, electronics). Indian dinner at restaurant and overnight in Yerevan.

  • 4

    Breakfast at the hotel. Start shopping day Vernissage (an open-air exhibition-market, where you can find unique examples of art and craft work, traditional carpets, jewelry, old collections of coins and medallions, musical instruments, electronics). After visit Gum market, where you can buy fresh herbs to drink healthy tea, traditional sweets, delicious honey, fresh walnuts, dried fruit. Drive to the biggest shopping mall in Yerevan Dalma Garden Mall/Yerevan Mall/Rio Mall.

  • 5

    After breakfast, check out transfer to airport

  • 4 Night accommodation at Royal Plaza Hotel
  • Daily breakfast except arrival day
  • YEREVAN CITY TOUR
  • YEREVAN – TSAGHKADZOR SKIING –YEREVAN
  • YEREVAN –GARNI - GEGHARD – VERNISSAGE - YEREVAN
  • SHOPPING TOUR (DALMA GARDEN MALL + VERNISSAGE + GUM FRUIT MARKET)
  • Flight fares
  • Travel insurance
  • On arrival visa fees
  • Other meals
  • Early check in & Late check out
  • Other personal expenses
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Citizens of India holding ORDINARY passports are ELIGIBLE to obtain the visa upon arrival in Armenia (at the border) or may also apply for an E-visa in advance.