Winter Dream of Armenia (7 days/6nights)

Day 1 Arrival, Capital City Yerevan

1. 1

   Republic Square

   Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport.
   Transfer to one of the best hotels. Check-in

Day 2 "Mother Armenia" Monument - Cascade Complex - Freedom Square - Northern Avenue –Republic Square- Ararat Brandy Factory

1. 1

   Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia

   2 hours

   Well, let’s give a start! Start your acquaintance with the historic capital city right from the top at Victory Park. Enjoy the heroic view of the statue of Mother Armenia standing as a vivid example of the long fight for existence. Savour the mixture of different historical phases of the city from the top of the city. Our capital city has a long 2800-year-old history. So you will have plenty of things to explore in the city. Take your way down to the Cascade Complex.

2. 2

   ARARAT Museum

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   Then have a visit to the picture-perfect multi-tiered Cascade Complex which houses Cafesjian Centre for the Art, literally an open-air museum for its visitors. Enjoy your drive along Mashtots Avenue taking look at Opera House, Swan Lake, and Republic Square. Exploring Yerevan’s trendy Northern Avenue drive to Ararat Brandy Factory to taste the fabulous flavours of Armenian cognac and discover its history. Do you know why Armenian Cognac is so popular and well-accepted in the world? It is considered to be one of the secrets of longevity according to Churchill. So It’s worth tasting, right?
   Optional
   Evening visit to the Swan Lake Skating rink.

Day 3 Yerevan-Garni Temple- Geghard Monastery – Yerevan

1. 1

   Garni Temple

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   In the early morning head to Garni Temple. Right in the heart of nature, you will listen to national Armenian instrument Duduk – touching your hearts through the voice of music. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and join the Cuisine Masters to bake Armenian Lavash. Winter frost will make the process of lavash baking even more pleasant sitting around the heat of Armenian “Tonir” and making Armenian “Brduch” of freshly baked Lavash and village cheese.

2. 2

   The Monastery of Geghard

   2 hours

   Afterwards, proceed to Geghard Cave Monastery: an incredible ancient Armenian monastery partly carved out of a rock. Absorb the indescribable harmony of human being and spirituality. Then make your way back to Yerevan to have your evening there.
   Optional
   A visit to Gum Market.

Day 4 Yerevan- Lake Sevan- Dilijan Resort Town – Haghartsin Monastery - Tsakhkadzor

1. 1

   Lake Sevan

   1 hour 30 min

   Drive to Lake Sevan, the second-highest mountainous lake in the world at 1900 m above sea level. Climb up to Sevan Peninsula to marvel at the beautiful view of the Lake Sevan, the “blue-eyed” bride of Armenia.

2. 2

   Dilijan

   1 hour

   Head to Dilijan Resort town in Dilijan National Park, a protected area which is sometimes called Little Armenian Switzerland. Pay attention to the forests surrounding you, where the houses look like having been planted by accident in the huge forests.

3. 3

   Haghartsin Monastery

   1 hour 30 min

   After the amazing lunch at one of the best restaurants, drive to Haghartsin Monastery. Hidden in a verdant valley, Haghartsin was built between the 10th and 13th centuries. A recent restoration of the site was funded by Muhammad Al-Qasimi the Sheikh of Sharjah in the UAE. The white pearl in the middle of the forest has been a significant centre for the educational life of Armenia.

4. 4

   Tsakhkadzor

   30 min

   It’s time to go to the ski resort Tsaghkadzor, where you will have an amazing time.

Day 5 Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort

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   Tsakhkadzor

   30 min

   Tsaghkadzor is one of the most popular winter tourism destinations in Armenia which sits at 1841 meters above sea level. The town is famous for its ropeway, ski runs and forests. The town distance from Yerevan is 50 km.
   Take your time to make perfect use of all the possible facilities the town offers you for winter. Spend two whole days here and enjoy the magical winter in Armenia.
   Optional activities* at Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort
   *Skiing and/or taking skiing lessons
   *Snowboarding
   *Ropeway experience
   *Snowmobile
   *Zipline
   *Spa centre with mineral water basin nearby Hankavan Spa Town
   Free day in Tsaghkadzor

Day 6 Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort

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   Tsakhkadzor

   30 min

   Free day in Tsaghkadzor.

Day 7 Tsaghkadzor-Yerevan-Zvartnots International Airport

1. 1

   Vernissage Market

   30 min

   You will be driven back to Yerevan. Here you will have quite a lot of time to enjoy the city.
   Free day in Yerevan.
   hours before your flight, you will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport. We will say goodbye to you hoping to see you soon.