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Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Yerevan

  Welcome at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest.

• day 2

  City tour in Yerevan

  Meeting with the guide at the hotel reception at 9 am. Yerevan is one of the oldest capitals in the world, a crossroads of traditions and modernity. We will visit the Yerevan History Museum. A precious collection of more than 89,700 items presents the history of the capital from ancient times to the present day. During a short walk, you will marvel at the beautiful Republic Square and its magnificent buildings. Next, we will visit the Megerian carpet factory, where we will admire the handmade carpets. We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant where the chef will offer us national dishes of Armenian cuisine. Jazz evening.

• day 3

  Yerevan: birthday festivities – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

  Each year, during the second weekend of October, Yerevan invites its residents and visitors to its anniversary. For two days, Yerevan adorns itself in its finest attire and offers numerous events, each reflecting the daily life or the history of the city. For a short period, we will leave Yerevan to go to the Kotayk region. Discovery of the rock-hewn monastery of Geghard, dating from the 13th century. Since the year 2000, the monastery has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, we will continue to Garni to explore the 1st-century pagan temple. We will have the opportunity to attend a religious concert performed by the Quintet choir. Return to Yerevan. Free time.

• day 4

  Yerevan: birthday celebrations

  According to the day's schedule, we will participate in the events that will interest you the most. Later, we will visit a gourmet restaurant where you can taste exquisite dishes of Armenian cuisine.

• day 5

  Yerevan – Covered market – Local cooking class – Cultural evening

  Markets are true witnesses of the daily life and traditions of Armenians. Today, we will visit a covered market. There you will find everything your heart desires: delicious fruits and vegetables, various spices and herbs, cheese and traditional bread, sweet specialties, and much more. We will continue our culinary discoveries at a host family. A cooking class will be organized on site to reveal some little secrets of the local cuisine. Cultural evening.

• day 6

  Yerevan – Matenadaran – Zvartnots – Etchmiadzin – Aknashen – Yerevan

  At the beginning of the day, we will set out to explore the Matenadaran Museum, where you will find a rich collection of ancient manuscripts with timeless charm. Journey to Etchmiadzin, the religious capital of all Armenians. We will also visit the ruins of the 7th-century round cathedral of Zvartnots. Then, discovery of the Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Later, in the village of Aknashen, we will gather around a table to taste delicious national specialties. Participation in the preparation of lavash, traditional Armenian bread. Full of positive impressions, we will return to Yerevan. Rest.

• day 7

  Free day in Yerevan.

  Free day for the last individual discoveries of the capital. Illuminated in the evening, the city reveals all its splendor. The famous singing fountains of Republic Square attract all the inhabitants and visitors of Yerevan. What is a birthday without cake? A good farewell dinner with exquisite dishes, good wine, and a birthday cake is guaranteed! We thank you for your visit and hope to see you again soon!

• day 8

  Return flight

  Transfer to the airport. End of our services.