DISCOVER THIS ANCIENT LAND THROUGH YOUR EYES
ARMENIA

OCTOBER 6 – OCTOBER 16, 2008

DAY 1 - October 6 - Arrival at Zvartnotz International Airport – Our guide will meet you at the airport and tranfer to the Hotel in Yerevan, Check – in, unpack, rest

DAY 2 - October 7 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
YEREVAN CITY TOUR - Republic Square, History Museum of Yerevan, Yerevan State University, “Victory” Park with panoramic view of Yerevan and Mt. Ararat, Mesrop Mashtots avenue, Tsitsernakaberd memorial and museum to the 1915 Genocide, Sports and Concert Complex, Kievian Bridge, Bagramian Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of Sciences, National Parliament, Opera Theater,
Lunch in Yerevan – Armenian Traditional Restuarant

DAY 3 - October 8 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
The sightseeing day begins  with visiting Garni pagan temple 1st century AD, with royal bath of roman mosaic dating to 3rd century AD and  Geghard  Monastery – Cave monastery – architectural complex in the 12-13th century-cut in one monolithic rock  - Lunch in  Garni

DAY 4 – October 9 – 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Lake Sevan – the emerald of Armenia, a beauty under the sky. Lake Sevan is considered to be one of the biggest lakes in the world with sweet water situated at the altitide of 1,897 meters above sea level. Gorgeous view to Lake Sevan is opened from the peninsula atop which Sevan Monastery is nicely nestled dating to 9 th centuray
Lunch in Sevan
We continue our way to Dilijan – a piece of Switzerland in Armenia – Haghartsin Monastery

DAY 5– October 10 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Ashtarak – where you can find numerous churches  or various ancient buildings at any step;
Oshakan – the most famous as the last resting place of  Mesrop Mashtots;
Artashavan – New Complex of Armenian Letters: “It is difficult to express the deep feeling Armenians have for their language, which many regard as the lifeblood of their culture”;
Saghmosavank Monastery perch on the edge of the precipitous  gorge of the Kasakh river;
Lunch  and  traditional table/lavash making: “Eat thy bread with joy”;with a local family,  where you will  experience the true hospiatlity of Armenian people.

DAY 6 – October 11 – 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Matenadaran - Depository and Museum of ancient manuscripts
Vernisage – outdoor market featuring hand made arts and crafts – Lunch in Yerevan

DAY 7 – October 12 – 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
The tour begins with visiting the heart of Armenian Apostolic Church – Holy Etchmiadzin
Visit to  Etchmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic Church (301- 303 AD), and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholicos, DIVINE LITURGY,  Museum, Churches  of Virgin Hripsime and Gayane church – Lunch in Etchmiadzin

DAY 8 – October 13 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Armen Carpet Factory  and Show room: Which     brings together time-honored traditions and a rang of exquisite aesthetics to create objects of art for  modern living
Pak Shuka  - a covered bazaar where you can taste the rich yield of our Blessed Ground such   as luscious fresh and dried fruits, flavorsome vegetables and delicacies
Famous Grand Candy Store - where you can taste “PONCHIK” - the unique Armenian Doughnut
“Veratsnund” Art Show Room 
Lunch in Yerevan

DAY 9 – October 14 - 9.00 – 10.00 –The day  begins with a tour to Khor Virap Monastery (St.Gregory the Illuminator’s underground pit) – Amazing view of Mt.Ararat . Continuing the route we reach  Areni Wine Factory - Noravank monastery. This is  a unique construction, surrounded by red cliffs .
Lunch in the restaurant next to Noravank  Monastery where organic local food served.

DAY 10 – October 15 – 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Free day in Yerevan
Use this time to explore the city on your own!
Evening:  Farewell Party Dinner with Armenian traditional cuisine with Armenian folklore live music

DAY 11 – October 16
TRANSFER

Price includes:
Full transportation and transfers in Armenia as specified in itinerary
2 meals daily, as specified in itinerary
Entrance fee to all sightseeing destinations.
Tour guide (Armenian and English)
Hotel accommodation based on Double occupancy (4 Star Hotel)

Price per person: - $1,200 (9 days/10 nights)
Price per person: - $1,050 (7 days/8 nights)

Price does NOT include:
Airplane Ticket (to be issued separately)
optional: Insurance (i.e. www.Travelguard.com)
Soft and Alcoholic Beverages; Tips, Additional tours and transfers not included in the itinerary

* Tentative, may have minor changes

For individual and family arrangements or details,
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