Overview
Get away from work, everyday hustle and bustle. Take your suitcase and travel to Armenia. Discover this amazing country.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Water
Tsaghkadzor Ropeway
Lunch
Good Mood
Transportation
Tips
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival
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Yerevan
Arrival; transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 Garni-Geghard-Kecharis monastery
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The Monastery of Geghard
1 hour
Feel the mystery and go reveal the 4th-century Geghard Monastery which is cut into the side of the rock. The name Geghard appeared because of the spear kept there, with the help of which the Roman soldier pierced the side of Christ. In Armenian, it is called “geghard”. Now the spear is situated in the museum of Etchmiadzin.
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Garni Temple
1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included
Continue your wonderful tour to the 1st Century A.D. Garni is the only standing heathen temple in Armenia. The plateau, on which the temple stands, is incredibly beautiful and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the surrounding area.
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Kecharis Monastery
1 hour 30 min
Explore a medieval Armenian monastic complex Kecharis monastery dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, located 60 km from Yerevan, in the ski resort town of Tsakhkadzor.
Day 3 Khor Virap-Etchmiadzin-Zvartnots-Departure
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Khor Virap
1 hour 30 min
Drive through the pretty Ararat Valley to the 4th-century monastery Khor Virap, where you will enjoy the view of Mt. Ararat. Ararat is the mountain, which will let you feel where your ancestors come from. “Khor Virap” means “deep dungeon”, where the first Armenian Catholicos Gregory the Illuminator has been detained for 13 years for spreading Christianity in the 4th century in Armenia.
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Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum
2 hours Admission ticket included
Feel the breath of Christianity!
Do you know that Armenia has another capital besides Yerevan? It is Etchmiadzin, the spiritual capital of Armenia.
Visit Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the religious centre of Armenia. The church was built in the place, where the Son of God (Jesus Christ) appeared in the dream of the first Catholicos of Armenia St. Gregory the Illuminator, pointed out. This is where the name Etchmiadzin (Only-begotten came down) emerged. On the way back to Yerevan enjoy the next Armenian 7th-century sanctuary Zvartnots, which means “Angels meeting”. Both Zvartnots temple and Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin are listed in UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites. -
Zvartnots Temple
1 hour Admission ticket included
After visiting Zvartnots Cathedral you will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- The package which includes accommodation offers twin-based rooms except the case when the traveler is alone (will stay in a single-based room).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Weekend Tour in Armenia
Can I cancel Weekend Tour in Armenia for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Water
- Tsaghkadzor Ropeway
- Lunch
- Good Mood
- Transportation
What's not included?
- Tips
- Alcoholic Beverages
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Monastery of Geghard, Garni Temple, Kecharis Monastery, Khor Virap, Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum, Zvartnots Temple.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, French, Hebrew.
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