Armenia Travel Package 3 Days / 2 Nights
Arrival – Yerevan Walking City Tour
Arrival in the Land of NOAH. You will be welcomed by the representative of Santa Maria Tours at Zvartnots International Airport and escorted to your hotel. Shortly after, your guide will meet you at the lobby to start the city tour in Yerevan.
Being one of the oldest capitals in the world, Yerevan was founded in the 8th century BC and was known as Erebuni. Visit some of the main streets of Yerevan such as Baghramyan and Mashtots Avenues, as well as Abovyan Street which still showcases century-old houses and historical buildings. Next, visit the History Museum of Armenia, where you will learn about the ancient history and the origins of Armenia. After that continue your walk through the Cascade, an architectural complex of massive staircase with fountain terraces with breathtaking views to the Opera and Ballet Theater.
The Cascade also houses the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, which offers a rich collection of Armenian and international contemporary art, including a selection of artwork from the personal collection of its founder Gerard L. Cafesjian.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: None
Duration: 3-4 hours
KM: 30 km
Khor Virap – Areni – Birds’ cave – Noravank
On the 2nd day the road will take you to Khor Virap, which is the first established monastery in Armenia in 642 CE. This is one of primary visiting sites in Armenia with the panoramic view of Ararat Mountain. The legend of this monastery is associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator, who was imprisoned here for 13 years. For lunch you will stop in one of the best places in Areni village. After drive to the Noravank Monastery, known for its brick-red cliffs, located in a narrow gorge of Amaghu River. This monastery is an example of the ornate architecture of the 13th century. The sculptor of the biggest portion of Noravank is Momik, who also carved a number of religious Armenian monuments known as “khachkars”. On the way back to Yerevan, you’ll stop in Areni 1 cave, also known as a “Birds’ cave”, where the oldest human shoe dating back to 3,900 BC and oldest winery were excavated.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 7-8 hours
KM: 260 km
Departure
Finally, it’s time to bid farewell to your tour director, guide, and new friends as you are transferred to Zvartnots International Airport for your return flight.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 1 hours
KM: 13 km
