Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
- Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan.
- Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Begin the city tour at the Cascade Complex, an impressive limestone stairway offering stunning views.
- Walk to the Opera House and explore North Avenue.
- Continue to Republic Square, the heart of Yerevan, and visit the 18th-century Blue Mosque.
- Return to the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 2 Geghard Monastery - Garni Temple - Vernissage
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Start the day with a visit to the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing Armenia’s Golden Age of architecture in the 13th century.
- Proceed to Garni Temple, a classical Hellenistic temple dating back to the 1st century AD.
- Participate in a lavash-baking master class at a local restaurant near Garni, offering spectacular views of the temple.
- Return to Yerevan.
- Visit Vernissage, an open-air market offering traditional Armenian arts and crafts.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 3 Gyumri Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Gyumri, the second-largest city in Armenia and a major cultural hub.
- Take a walking tour through the streets of Gyumri.
- Visit the Black Fortress, a 19th-century Russian imperial fortress with a commanding view of the city.
- Enjoy free time to explore Gyumri at your leisure.
- In the evening, return to Yerevan.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 4 Echmiadzin and Ararat Brandy
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Echmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia and home to the Mother Church of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
- Return to Yerevan.
- Visit the Ararat Brandy distillery to learn about the history and process of Armenian brandy production, with a tasting session included.
- Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 5 Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out from the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport.
- Departure for your onward journey.
- Visa charges.
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast.
- All tours and transfers.
- Private cab with an English-speaking driver.
- Airfare.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls.
- Tickets, Entry fees, and other charges during sightseeing.
- Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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