Overview

Spending an amazing week in Armenia with PHAROS you will not only have a wonderful time and rest but also discover some of the best spots in Armenia.

This experience includes exploring culture, discovering heritage, admiring nature, tasting delicious food, etc. .

You will stay in the best hotels in Yerevan: the hotel price is included.

This is a private experience, may be customized.

Itinerary

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Day 1 :

Experience evening beauty of Yerevan. Transfer to the hotel & Yerevan discovery: Sightseeing, walking and food tasting tour in Yerevan. Overview: This tour has an intense program with the best attractions of Yerevan included as well as offers opportunity to taste local food and wine. The program is made in a way that you experience the beauty of Yerevan in most pleasant ways and at the best time of the day.

Approximate duration: 5-6 hours.

Typical Itinerary

Transfer to the hotel (optional, provided with an additional fee).

Discovery of The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. Which is not only a cultural hub but also an architectural masterpiece that you will admire.

The next stop is at Cafesjian Center for the Arts, The Cascade. From there you will admire the wonderful view of evening Yerevan and discover arts’ masterpieces.

The next discovery is Swan Lake. A tiny amazing lake with wonderful surroundings.

After that, you will head to Northern Avenue Pedestrian Street. The biggest recently constructed pedestrian street in Yerevan where you will see newly constructed buildings and lots of locals and tourists having their evening walk.

Then in Republic Square you will discover the amazing buildings from the 20th century as well as stunning Singing Fountains.

Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Park will be your next discovery. You will love the amazing new park which has wonderful fountains, trees, maps of Yerevan and Armenia, etc.

Then you will discover Abovyan street and Charles Aznavour Square. Abovyan is the oldest street in Yerevan with 19th-century buildings.

Local delicious food and wine tasting in a cosy restaurant at the heart of Yerevan will be another beautiful experience on your arrival day.

Day 2 :

Yerevan discovery: Sightseeing, walking and food tasting tour in Yerevan. Overview: This experience offers opportunity to discover gems of Yerevan as well as to taste delicious food and wine. As usually you will experience the beauty of Yerevan in most pleasant ways.

Approximate duration: 6-7 hours.

Typical Itinerary

Genocide memorial visit.

Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia. Victory Park is one of the most beloved places of Yerevan residents and tourists. It’s one of the best historical places in the city which also attracts nature lovers. You will have the greatest view of evening Yerevan and Biblical mountain Ararat from here.

Delicious local food and wine tasting at the hearth of Yerevan (optional).

Day 3 :

From paganism to mountain carved Christian treasure: Garni Geghard. Overview: You will discover paganism in ancient Armenia in Garni's 1st century temple as well as stunning Geghard monastery. Admiring the beauty of nature and mountains and trying tasty dishes is another component of this experience.

Approximate duration: 5-6 hours.

Typical Itinerary

Gaghard partly mountain-carved monastery.

Garni Pagan Temple, built in the 1st century.

Food tasting (optional)

Day 4 :

Experience the beauty of the nature of Armenia: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis - Ropeway) - Lake Sevan (Sevanavank) - Dilijan (Haghartsin – Old Dilijan complex). Overview : This intense and at the same time relaxing full day experience permits to discover completely the top natural wonders and historic landmarks of northeast Armenia. Admire the beauty of Tsaghkadzor city from ropeway, Sevan lake and Dilijan city, discover Kecharis, Sevanavank, Haghartsin monasteries, experience Dilijan National Park's unforgettable nature, taste the best local food and discover how Dilijan was at 19th century in Old Dilijan Complex.

Approximate duration: 12-13 hours.

Typical Itinerary

Tsaghkadzor city Discovery

Tsaghkadzor Ropeway ride to mountains

Kecharis monastery

Hiking to Sevan peninsula from Sevan lake and discovery of Sevanavank monastery.

Famous Sevan fish tasting.

Haghartsin Monastery (optional, provided with an additional fee).

Old Dilijan Complex discovery (optional, provided with an additional fee).

Dinner (yummy barbecue tasting – optional).

Day 5 :

Relax, enjoy and go local in Yerevan

The day is dedicated to having rest and discovering the joyful experiences Yerevan offers on your own.

If you wish, our experts will make a plan for you depending on your interests.

You can also order authentic experiences such as Levon's Divine underground cave discovery, visit to traditional house museum or any other experience of your choice with an additional fee.

Day 6 :

World's oldest cathedral's secret & Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, Mother Cathedral, Treasury Museum) – Zvartnots experience. Overview: This tour is designed to present you the best attractions of Echmiadzin city as well as Zvartnots Temple in the most pleasant ways.

Approximate duration: 5-6 hours.

Exploring Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral considered the oldest in the world.

Discovery of the church of Saint Gayane.

Saint Hripsime Church.

Treasury Museum of Echmiadzin.

Delicious sun-cooked food tasting (optional).

And lastly, marvel at the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple.

Day 7 :

Yerevan joyful experiences: Departure day: Leisure and shopping. Overview: Go local during this light tour and enjoy unique attractions and great time.

Approximate duration: 3-4 hours.

Typical Itinerary

Visit to Vernissage local flea open-air market for buying unique national souvenirs.

Lunch with your favourite guide.

Transfer to the airport 2.5 hours prior to your flight (optional, provided with an additional fee).

Inclusions

Private professional guide service: English, Russian, French, Armenian languages (please precise which language you prefer in notes)
Private transportation: comfortable car with a professional driver
Local sweets and bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the program
Pick up and drop off at any point you wish in Yerevan
Pick up from the hotel and drop off

Exclusions

Accommodation (provided upon request)
Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia (provided upon request)
Pick up from the airport and drop off (provided upon request)
Food and drinks: options available for all preferences (provided upon request)
Gratitudes (optional)
Travel insurance (provided upon request)

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Is it possible to be guided by a guide speaking another language then mentioned in Trip Facts?

Yes, of course. Please write which language you prefer and we will come back to you with most probably positive answer.

You will pay when you arrive.

There are discounts available for one-person bookings.

This is a private experience/tour. Only you or your group will participate.

With PHAROS you can get the best deals and discounts with all the hotels. Just let us know your preferences for hotel and room type and we will book the desired hotel rooms for you.

Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia are provided upon request. Please precise the direction, date, time of the transfer, pick-up and drop-off addresses and the number of people while making the reservation.

Please reserve optional experiences in advance. In case of adding optional experiences to the program, these experiences are provided with an additional discount. The duration of the optional experiences is not included in the program duration.

Any experience may be included and excluded from the program. This should be prior to the reservation.