Spa & Culture Vacation Package in Armenia
Arrival in Land of NOAH. At Zvartnots International airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs by Santa Maria Tours representative, then escorted to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan.
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide meets you at the lobby to start off your trip with a city tour in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and the largest city of the country.
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. Then, head to the Victory Park, from where a panoramic view of the city and the majestic Mt. Ararat opens. From the park, 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 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.
The program also includes a visit to 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. After lunch, visit the Museum of History of Armenia located on Republic Square. Founded in 1919 by National Assembly of Armenia, the museum has a national collection of 400000 rare objects and artifacts representing the culture and history of Armenia from prehistoric eras to modern times.
End your day by a visit to the legendary Armenian Brandy Factory that started its production in 1887 in Yerevan.
The tour continues with a visit to Vernissage, which is one of the largest craft markets in the region. Here we can find some of the best traditional arts and crafts, souvenirs, and antique objects, such as traditional dolls, paintings, woodwork and ceramic, carpets, old photo cameras and other equipment, as well as Armenian brand new and antique jewelries made of silver and bronze.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: All Inclusive
Start this day by visiting Khor Virap Monastery, right on the foot of the biblical Mt. Ararat. The legend of this monastery is associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator, who was imprisoned here for 13 years.
The trip will continue to Yeghegnadzor, where you can have lunch and then visit the Noravank Monastery located in a narrow gorge of Amaghu River. A gem of the Armenian medieval architecture, the 13th century monastery is the masterpiece of Master Momik.
On the way to Jermuk city, you will have a stop in Areni village, where you will enjoy some wine-tasting at the Areni winery.
Overnight: Hotel in Jermuk
Meals: All Inclusive
Jermuk Wellness & Spa day
Overnight: Hotel in Jermuk
Meals: All Inclusive
Start the day by visiting Lake Sevan, the Blue Pearl of Armenia. At an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, it is the largest sweet water lake in Armenia and the Caucasus region. Located up on the cliffs of a small peninsula, stands the Monastery of Sevanavank. After lunch in Sevan, continue the trip to Dilijan
Overnight: Hotel in Dilijan
Meals: All Inclusive
Dilijan Resort & Spa day
Overnight: Hotel in Dilijan
Meals: All Inclusive
In Dilijan you will be visiting the 13th century Haghartsin monastery, recently restored by a Muslim Sheikh from the United Arab Emirates. The monastery is easily accessible through paved roads and has a large parking area, a gift shop, bakery, and other facilities. Visit also Lake Parz and Goshavank Monastery. Drive to Hankavan Thermal Baths.
Overnight: Hotel in Hankavan
Meals: All Inclusive
Hankavan Wellness & Spa day
Overnight: Hotel in Hankavan
Meals: All Inclusive
On this day, visit the city of Tsaghkadzor, 50 km far from Yerevan. The main part of city is expanded on the eastern slope of Mount Teghenis and has become a favorite destination for winter sports. The name of the town means “Valley of flowers”, due to the rich nature of the area. While in Tsaghkadzor, you will visit Kecharis, a monastery complex from 11th-13th centuries which was completely reconstructed in 2001. You will also have the opportunity to ride the Tsaghkadzor ropeway up the mountain slopes and have an opportunity to ski on the 30 km-long ski ways.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: All Inclusive
After Breakfast, time to bid farewell to your Tour director and newfound friends as you transferred to Zvartnots International airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast