Discover Armenia

Day 1 Arrival: Transfer to the hotel

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   Republic Square

   Welcome to Armenia!
   We are glad to see you in our country!
   Once you arrive at Zvartnots International Airport, you will be met by Feel Armenia team. From that very moment, we take the responsibility of your amazing and unforgettable time here. You will be transferred to the hotel by a private vehicle (in case of a big number of guests by a bus). You could be really tired after the flight(s), so we have not planned anything for this day. You will have time to relax and get prepared for the following days.

Day 2 City tour: Matenadaran-Victory Park- Megerian Carpet-History Museum- Ararat Brandy Factory

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   Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Get acquainted with the capital of Armenia, one of the oldest cities in the world which is 2800years old. Live the life of the ideal combination of old and new, lively and quiet sides of the pink city.
   Have you wondered how books have been written in ancient times? All your questions will get their answers in Matenadaran, where thousands of manuscripts are kept. There you will see the books which have more than 1500 years of history, which have suffered from so many disasters and hardships and have survived finding their final home right here in Yerevan.

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   Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia

   1 hour 30 min

   Have an exciting walk in one of the most beautiful and highly active parks. In Victory Park, you will feel the real spirit of the city, the Armenians and the youth.
   And then go to savour the great carpet works at Megerian Carpet. Enjoy the lunch at this amazing place and continue discovering the city.

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   History Museum of Armenia

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   We are heading to the History Museum of Armenia located just in the city centre in Republic Square. In the museum, you will get acquainted with a country having thousands of years’ history.

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   ARARAT Museum

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   A wonderful evening at Ararat Brandy Factory will fulfil the whole day, and you can surely say: ‘Let’s call it a day!’

Day 3 Yerevan -Garni - Geghard-Sevanavank-Yerevan

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   Garni Temple

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   You will be amazed by the greatness of the only pagan temple existing in Armenia and it is in Garni, in one of the astounding places in the whole universe. Garni Temple is the place where you will see the two religions coexisting and harmonizing with the surrounding. You will enjoy the Duduk Concert organized for you. And then, you will get the chance to prepare Armenian sweet sudjukh yourself.

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   The Monastery of Geghard

   1 hour 30 min

   The next stop will be in Geghard Monastery, a church built in the 4th century. The mighty church and the untouched nature around it are unparalleled phenomena.

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   Monastery Sevanavank

   1 hour 30 min

   Then, guess what? You will be going to see the “blue bride’’ of Armenia, Lake Sevan. It is the heavenly bride on earth. You will enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the lake and the awe-inspiring Sevanavank. It is a monastery complex on a peninsula.

Day 4 Yerevan -St Gayane church-St. Hripsime church-Echmiadzin-Zvartnots - Yerevan

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   Saint Gayane Church

   30 min

   The spiritual city is waiting for you where you will touch the roots of Christianity. The churches St Gayane and St Hripsime are located in the city of Echmiadzin not far from Echmiadzin monastery. They are the three virgins preaching Christianity in the late 3rd century.

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   Echmiadzin Monastery

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   The next stop will be at Echmiadzin monastery. You will see the first monastery in the world and visit the museum where a lot of valuable and highly important pieces of art are kept such as the Holy Lance (Geghard) which pierced the side of Christ and the relics of Noah's Ark in a reliquary.

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   Zvartnots Temple

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   And not far from Echmiadzin, another piece of artwork stands in ruins but that doesn’t spoil its beauty and perfect harmony with the surroundings. Zvartnots will be in front of you and Ararat.

Day 5 Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni Cave-Noravank Monastery-“Hin Areni” winery -Yerevan

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   Khor Virap

   1 hour

   It is the day to find out where the roots of Christianity are. Khor Virap is the place where everything started. The spectacular view of Mt Ararat is in front of you and you feel the majesty of the biblical mountain.

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   Hin Areni Winery

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   The route continues and you come to one of the most amazing places discovered later, in 2007. Areni Cave is a winery having more than 6000years of history where the oldest shoe has been found. So, you become an archaeologist and travel in time.
   And at last, we come to Hin Areni winery, the place where you will see everything, literally everything about wines and vineyards. You will taste exceptional wines and savour the extraordinary atmosphere.

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   Noravank Monastery

   1 hour

   Then we come back from ancient times to the 13th century and visit Noravank. It is the place where a lot of Armenian well-known artists have lived, worked and created their works of art.

Day 6 Departure: Transfer to the airport

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   Republic Square

   Enjoy your breakfast at your leisure this morning, we have nothing to rush for. It is the day to say goodbye. If you have time before your flight, you can go to Vernissage or Gum Local Market to get everything from Armenian culture and cuisine.
   You will be driven to the airport in time for your departure. Safe travel!