Arrival – Free Day

Arrival in the Land of NOAH. At Zvartnots International Airport, you will be welcomed by the representative of Santa Maria Tours, and then escorted to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: None
Duration: 1 hours
KM: 13 km

Arrival – Yerevan walking City Tour

As 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 origins of Armenia. After that continue your walk through the Cascade, an architectural complex of massive staircase with fountain terraces 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: Breakfast
Duration: 3-4 hours
KM: 30 km

Saghmosavank, Alphabet alley, Amberd fortress

On the 3nd day we will travel to the West. We will visit Saghmosavank Monastery on the edge of the Kasagh River gorge. The steep cliffs and rock create a unique landscape view. The main structure of the monastery was built by Prince Vache Vachutyan in the 13th century. Our next destination leads us to the slopes of Aragats Mountain, an isolated massif with four peaks. Among these, the northern summit stands tall as the highest point in the Lesser Caucasus and Armenia, soaring to an impressive 4,090 meters above sea level. Our journey will bring us to the Alphabet Alley, a tribute commemorating the Armenian alphabet. This monument symbolizes the profound significance of the Armenian script in preserving and fortifying the Armenian identity across centuries, contributing significantly to the nation’s resilience and survival. With the help of our guide, find the letter corresponding to your first name and take a photo for the memory. The final stop of our trip is the 10th century fortress Amberd, located 2,300 meters above sea level. This fortress  had a very important military purpose as an outpost in defense of capital city Ani during the kingdom of Bagratuni.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 7-8 hours
KM: 30 km

Matenadaran Museum – Vernissage – Departure

The 4rd and last day of our program includes a visit, Matenadaran, an outstanding repository of Armenian manuscripts. Located on Mashtots Ave, the museum is named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian Alphabet, and houses over 23000 treasured pieces of manuscripts and scrolls. Besides, we will have a walking tour in Vernissage and in Victory Park, where the statue of Mother of Armenia stands. 

Transfer to the airport and departure.

Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 3-4 hours
KM: 13 km