Private Tour in Mountainous Armenia
Private Tour in Mountainous Armenia
If the holiday is still far away, but you want to have a rest and spend an unforgettable weekend, we offer you an amazing weekend tour to Armenia to run away from monotonous everyday life and plunge into a bright and hospitable atmosphere of Armenia for the affordable price! If you choose this tour to Armenia, you will get a lot of emotions and positive energy for several months. The warmth and cheerfulness, that surrounds you will warm you and up to time of your arrival home, leave a range of emotions.
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Yerevan
Day 2: Yerevan - Saghmosavank - Lake Kari - Amberd Castle
50 minutesSaghmosavank Monastery
5 km far from Hovhanavank monastery on the edge of Kasakh river canyon, in the 13th century Vachutian dukes built Saghmosavank monastery. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during centuries. Saghmosavank underwent the devastating influence of the earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction comleted in 2000 returned the church its beauty and glory.
1 hourKari Lake
Kari is a lake in Armenia located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Most of its water comes from ice and snow. It is located 3,185 m above the sea level and has a perimeter of 1,150 m. From Byurakan village an asphalt automobile road stretches towards the source of Arkashen River, the lake Kari, located on a plateau below the peaks. On the eastern side of the lake there is a meteorological station. Mount Aragats
40 minutesAmberd Fortress
he principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
1 hour 30 minutesMount Aragats
Day 3: Yerevan - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, ropeway) - Sevan (Sevanavank)
Tsakhkadzor
Tsaghkadzor city ("Valley of flowers") is considered to be one of the most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 50 kilometers North from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain and is surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows.
3 hoursKecharis Monastery
Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor. It was built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed building the monastery.
30 minutesMonastery Sevanavank
Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Echmiatsin (Gayane, Hripsime, Mother Cathedral-drom outside), Zvartnots cathedral
2 hoursEchmiadzin Monastery Complex
The center of Armenian Apostolic church- St. Echmiadzin is located 20 km far from Yerevan. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the forth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend the church was built in the place where apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Grigory the Illuminator in the dream. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes created by Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral.
40 minutesSaint Gayane Church
Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral against the background of white peaks of Ararat one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. The church was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who was martyred for preaching Christianity.
30 minutesSaint Hripsime Church
. St. Hripsime church is the one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church.
30 minutesThe Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns it could survive only till the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan as it was difficult to believe that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days, and amazingly at that time one of the bas-relieves of St. Chapelle church in Paris came to prove Toramanyan's version; the bas-relief depicts Zvartnots temple with Noah's Ark and it looks like the model represented by the architect.
50 minutesKhor Virap
Day 5: Shopping day in Yerevan - Transfer to Airport
1 hourVernissage Market
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- Guide service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transfer
- 4x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
- Entry/Admission - Amberd Fortress
Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.