The Pink Miracle
Duration: 3 days
Type: classic; excursion
Accommodation: 3*
Meal plan: BB
Price: 300 EUR/pppt/(calculated for 8 pax)
Kilometrage: 235km
Day 1. Arrival (25km)
Arrival to Yerevan,
Meeting at "Zvartnots" International airport,
Transfer to the hotel,
Check-In Support,
Overnight at the hotel (Yerevan)
Day 2. Yerevan (70km)
After
breakfast at the hotel meet your tour guide and start city tour round Yerevan. The contemporary capital of Armenia is 13th and is one of
the oldest cities of the world founded in 782 BC. During tour visit Erebouni Museum of the History of the
Foundation of Yerevan which stands
at the foot of the Arin Berd hill, on top of which the Urartian Fortress
Erebouni has been constructed. The next visit is Yerevan History Museum which throw light on the history of the city beginning from ancient
times up to our days. Visiting Tsisernakaberd Memorial Complex dedicated to
the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in the first genocide of
the 20thcentury, at the hands of the Turkish government.
Return to the hotel. Overnight at
the hotel (Yerevan).
Day 3. Yerevan- Garni- Gegard- Yerevan (80km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visiting
History Museum of Armenia, where you
will get acquaintance with the large collection of materials connected with
history of Armenia and ancient eastern countries in the Armenian Highland. Drive to Garni temple(1stA.D.) which is the only "witness" of
Hellenistic Epoch in the territory of CIS. Temple dedicated to Mithra - the God of
Sun. Continue tour to Gegard
Monastery(12-13thcc..).
Geghard initially known simply as Irivank (Cave Monastery). The name refers to
the biblical lance used by Roman soldier to pierce the Christ's body. Hundreds
of Khachkars and caves are built in the rocks surrounding the
Monastery. Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley are inscribed on the UNESCO World
Heritage List. Return to Yerevan with stop at
the Charents's
Arch. It is from
here that the Greatest Armenian poet of XX c. admired the view of the double-peaked
Ararat. Drive to Hotel. Overnight at the
hotel (Yerevan).
Day 4. Yerevan-Echmiadzin-Zvartnots-Yerevan(60km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check Out from hotel.
Morning visit to Matenadaran-one of unique Institutes of Ancient Manuscripts in the world. Excursion
in ARARAT
Cognac Factory (Tour and degustation). Tour to centuries-old monuments Echmiadzin and Zvartnots listed on
UNESCO World Heritage list. Visiting the churches of 3 Virgins: centre-domed
cruciform church of Saint Hripsimeh (618),
domical basilica of Saint Gayaneh (630) and
'domed gallery' type church of Shoghakat (1694). The Cathedral of Echmiadzin(303) is an official residence of Armenian Catholicos. Visiting Zvartnots(7-10th centuries)- a Temple of Vigil Forces..
Transfer to the airport 3 hours before flight.
Support in airport check-in.
Weepy parting
.Tour package includes:
- All transfers by program
- Accommodation in 3* hotel in DBL room
- Breakfasts
- High-qualified guide-interpreter in the preferred language
- All entrance tickets
- Professional friendly driver
- Comfortable mini-bus with climate-control system
- 24-hours tourist support
- Souvenirs as presents from SacVoyage
Tour package does not include:
- Air ticket
- Visa to Armenia
- Medical insurance
(1.2$ per day)
- HB Supplement is 40$
- FB Supplement is 80$
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