Trails, Temples & Traditions: 5-Day Private Armenia Tour
Yerevan, Armenia
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Travel to the top attractions around Armenia, hike the mountains and
get a comprehensive history lesson
We are cultural storytellers, passionate about music, art, history and architecture. We love to tell stories about the fascinating people and wonderful places that give Yerevan its unique fabric. As a storyteller through words, images and music, it is a great pleasure for us to meet new people and to share with them some of Yerevan's most exciting stories. ***On our tour you'll see the best highlights and hidden gems*** Hope we shall meet soon!
During our 5 days we will hike Armenian mountains on moderate trails with duration of 5- 8 hours hike per day and get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about the history.
What activities are included?
- Bus or minivan tour
- Nature
Themes for this tour:
- Outdoor
- Private activity
Max Group Size:
100
Guide language:
English
Physical Rating:
Moderate
Pickup Points
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Day 1
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Day 1 / Airport pick up / Visit Erebuni fortress / Walking Tour in Yerevan
2
Erebuni fortress
Visit Erebuni fortress which is an Urartian fortified city
3
Republicn Square
We set off to explore, and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic
Square through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades
for views of Biblical ...
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4
Mirzoyan Library
A gem in the city. Filled with books, journals related to design and
photography, and a bar and gallery, the space is peaceful and amazing.
5
Vernissage market
Visit Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian national hero) so we will talk
here geopolitical situation of Armenia and will get acquainted to
important historical fa ...
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6
Art Kvartal
Art Kvartal is an art complex with its gallery, design shop, art
school, cafe in the center of Yerevan
7
Charles Aznavour Square
In this beautiful square we will see the oldest hotel in Yerevan
"Grand hotel Yerevan" which was opened in 1926, during the Soviet
period(the hotel facade is ri ...
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8
Lunch - Anteb restaurant
Traditional Armenian food(Manti soup; bulgar salad; lamb barbeque)
9
The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet
Visit Swan Lake and Opera House. The ground-breaking of the
Opera-Theatre took place on 28 November 1930 during the celebrations
of the 10th anniversary of Sovi ...
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10
Cascade stairs; Cafesjian Center for the Arts
The Cascade is a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan, Armenia.
It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument
neighborhood. The constru ...
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Day 2
1
Echmiadzin Monastery Complex
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic
Church, located in the city of Vagharshapat. According to most
scholars it was the first ca ...
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2
Hike from Garni village to Garni temple(distance - 4km; duration 2-3 hours)
THE TRAIL WILL TAKE US TO PASS THE “SYMPHONY OF STONES,” A NATURAL
MONUMENT MADE UP OF WELL-PRESERVED HEXAGONAL AND PENTAGONAL BASALT
COLUMNS. NEAR THESE STONES ...
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3
Garni Temple
The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded
building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union.
4
Lunch - Garnitoun restaurant
Armenian traditional lunch(main dish barbequed fish)
5
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia,
being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by
cliffs. It is listed as a ...
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Day 3
1
Day 3 / Hike from Gnishik village to Noravank monastery(distance - 13km; duration 5-6 hours)
TRAIL LEADS DOWN INTO A BEAUTIFUL GORGE, WINDING LIKE A SNAKE ALONG
THE RIVER, LEADING TO AN ANCIENT MONASTERY. WE MIGHT SEE A BEZOAR IBEX
(GOATS), BADGERS, SKY ...
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2
Khor Virap Monastery
The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards
within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or
Arakas) River flows close ...
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3
Gnishik village
Gnishik village is home to only a small handful of families, whose
total is barely over 15.
4
Noravank Monastery
NORAVANK is a 13th-century Armenian MONASTERY, located 122 km from
Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River.
5
Lunch at Noravank Monastery
Lunch at Noravank Monastery
6
Drive back to Yerevan
Day 4
1
Day 4/ Hike Goshavank Monastery to Parz lake(distance - 8km; duration 3-4 hours)
THIS TRACK GOES FROM MONASTERY OF GOSHAVANK TO PARZ LICH, A VERY NICE
WALK THROUGH THE FOREST OF DILIJAN NATIONAL PARK. PATH STARTS IN
GOSHAVANK AND GOES UP TO ...
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2
Monastery Sevanavank
On the shores of the high-altitude Lake Sevan (the largest body of
water in Armenia and the Caucasus region) we pause at Sevanavank
Monastery(founded in 874 AD ...
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3
Goshavank Monastery
The impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good
condition also houses one of the world's finest examples of a khachkar
[https://en.wikipedia.org/ ...
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4
Lake Parz,
A small lake located in the Dilijan National Park east of Dilijan in
Armenia.
5
Lunch - Dilijan forested city
Armenian traditional food
6
Alaverdi - Lori province
We visit the monastery of Goshavank, once famous for its library,
founded in the 13th century, restorations are being financed by an
Islamic individual from the ...
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Day 5
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Day 5 / Hike from Sanahin to Haghpat(distance - 10km; duration 4-5 hours)
THE TRAIL IS ATTRACTIVE NOT ONLY BY ITS REMARKABLE NATURE, IT'S ALSO
THRILLING FOR THE FASCINATING CULTURAL HERITAGE - SANAHIN (10 CENTURY)
AND HAGHPAT (10-13 C ...
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Monastery of Sanahin
SANAHIN MONASTERY is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century
in the Lori Province of Armenia, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
3
Haghpat monastery
Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank, is a medieval monastery
complex in Haghpat, Armenia, built between the 10th and 13th
century.Lunch at Megerian
4
Lunch - Haghpat village
Armenian traditional lunch(main dish pork barbeque)
5
Drive back to Yerevan - Airport transfer
We have a transfer to the airport
Entry or admission fee
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle van
Professional guide
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Accommodation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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