Archaeological Tour Around Armenia
Armenia is the only modern country in the world that you can find on the Babylonian map of the world that exists till nowadays. Armenia represents a real treasure for history explorers from all around the world. The most ancient shoe in the world as well as the oldest wine cellars were found in Armenia. The Armenian Stonehenge- Zorats Karer is older than Stonehenge and Egyptian pyramids. This 9-day Archaeological tour in Armenia gives you a unique experience to go back in times and discover the centuries-old history of this small country..
Yerevan- city older than Rome
- Arrival to Zvartnots international airport, Yerevan
- Tranfser to the hotel and check-in
- Panoramic and walking city tour around Yerevan historical center
- Guided visit of Institute and museum of ancient manuscripts Matenadaran
- Visit of fortress of fortified-city Erebuni
Garni pagan temple
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of Garni pagan temple, the symbol of pre-christian Armenia
- Visit of Geghard medieval monastery, carved insied a rock
- Upon arrival to Yerevan, free evening
The treasures of Etchmiadzin
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of archaeological museum of Metsamor
- Visit of Amberd medieval fortress and Vahramashen church
- Visit of ancient capita of Armenia, Etchmiadzin
- Visit of mother church of Apostolic church Etchmiadzin Cathedral
- Guided visit of Treasury museum of Etchmiadzin
- Visit of ruins of 7th century Zvartnots cathedral
Noravank and Khor Virap monasteries
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of Khor Virap monastery, where 14 years was imprisoned Saint Gregory the Illuminator
- Visit of Noravank monastery, all surrounded by beautiful red cliff canyons
- Visit of Noravank-Bird caves, where the oldest wineries in the world were discovered
- Lunch in a traditional Armenian restaurant
- Upon arrival to Yerevan, free evening
Tatev monastery
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of Tatev medieval monastery with the longest reversible rope way in the world (5752m)
- Lunch break in a traditional Armenian restaurant
- City tour around Goris
- Dinner in a tradional Armenian restaurant
caves of Khndzoresk and Armenian Stonehenge-Zorats Karer
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of cave city of Khndzoresk, which was inhabited till 1950s'
- Visit of prehistoric archaeological site Zorats Karer
- Visit of dozens of Ughtasar Petroglyps on Ughtasar mountain
- Lunch in a country house restaurant, where our guests can participate in Armenian lavash baking master class
- Upon arrival to Yerevan, free evening
Selim Caravansarai
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit of Selim Caravansarai, which was situated on the silk road and served as a shelter for the silk traders
- Visir of lake Sevan, one of the biggest fresh water mountain lakes in the world
- Upon arrival to Yerevan free evening
Free day
Departure
2-3 people
4-5 people
6-7 people
838$
625$
539$
8-9 people
10-19 people
20 people
515$
465$
425$
The tour price includes
Transfer from/to the airport
Accommodation in 3* hotel
Professional driver
English-speaking guide
Breakfasts
Tour on cableway
Lunch-(4/5/6/7 days)
Dinner – (4/5/6 days)
The tour price does not include
Flights
Medical insurance
Personal expenses
Entrance tickets to the museums
Meals that are not indicated in the tour