3 Day Winter Private Tour in Armenia from Yerevan
ID: GYG564796-966791
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Take a 3 Day Winter Private Tour to explore amazing attractions of Armenia, rich history & culture. Free to find yourself your meals & book accommodation, spending less or according to your taste.
Get ready in order to explore:
Day 1: Yerevan - Garni - Arch of Charents - Geghard - Lake Sevan - Tsaghkadzor - Yerevan
• The Arch of Charents. It’s a place where you can admire the most beautiful view of Mount Ararat.
• Garni Temple is the only preserved pagan temple in the entire territory of the Caucasus. The construction dates back to the second half of the 1st century and was dedicated to the Sun God. After the Christianization of Armenia, the temple was used as a royal residence.
• Geghard which is a medieval monastery declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. According to tradition The Geghard Monastery was founded by Saint Gregory in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring. The peculiar character of the construction is reflected in its austerity and the magnificent natural scenery of the canyon, surrounded by precipices and curved cliffs.
• Then you will make a stop to visit the Sevanavank monastic complex on the peninsula and contemplate the beautiful landscape of Lake Sevan, which is the pearl of Armenia.
• And the last visit is Tsaghkadzor, a ski resort of Armenia, where you will take the cable car and rise up to the top, from where the magnificent atmosphere and spectacular nature of Tsaghkadzor unfolds.
Day 2: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni-1 (Birds’ Cave) - Noravank - Yerevan
• Khor Virap Monastery, one of the most important sanctuaries of Armenians. Its history is closely linked to the religious and cultural history of Armenia. The monastery is located at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat.
• Areni-1, also known as Birds’ Cave. The cave represents a rocky room with niches and aisles, which was inhabited in different epochs by ancient civilizations. During the archaeological excavations in the cave was discovered the ancient leather shoe. It is considered the oldest shoe in the world, the age of which is supposed to be about 5,5 thousand years.
• And the last visit is one of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia, the Monastery of Noravank, located in an impressive canyon. Noravank is considered one of the most attractive places in the country.
Day 3: Yerevan -Aragats - Saghmosavank - Alphabet Monument - Tsitsernakaberd - Vernissage - Yerevan
• Saghmosavank, 13th century monastery located on the right bank of the Kasakh River. Overall, its excellent location provides additional beauty and comeliness to the monastery.
• Armenian Alphabet Monument. The complex includes sculptures of 39 letters of Armenian alphabet, as well as monuments to the great Armenian thinkers. All the letters and statues are made of Armenian tufa.
• Next, we'll drive towards Aragats snowy mountain where you can enjoy snow and have a great time.
•Afterwards you will visit the Genocide memorial “Tsitsernakaberd” to get closer to one of the saddest pages of the Armenian history.
•The last stop is Vernissage, a large open-air exhibition-market in Yerevan, where you will find anything and everything.
Get an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
- Get an unforgettable experience & enjoy snow experience on Mount Aragats Slopes
- Discover Armenia's UNESCO-listed monuments & architectural wonders
- Take a cable car ride in Tsaghkadzor and admire the scenery
- Admire the best view of the biblical Mount Ararat & beautiful Lake Sevan
- Visit the place where the oldest leather shoes was found at Birds Cave
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a 3 Days Private Tour organized for you, your family and friends.
Travel in the comfortable vehicle according to the number of participants: car, minivan or minibus.
The driver will wait for you in the lobby of Your Hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.