Armenia: On Tubalkain's Tracks

Day 1 Arrival to Yerevan

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   Arrival

Day 2 Yerevan: Shengavit - History Museum - City Tour

1. 1

   Shengavit Settlement

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   We will start our study tour from Shengavit Settlement (3000 BC), which is considered as one of the oldest inhabited places.

2. 2

   History Museum of Armenia

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Next, we will head to The History museum of Armenia. Afterward we unpack Yerevan Metro,and later proceed on Abovyan street. In the evening we will enjoy dancing fountains show.

Day 3 Yerevan - Metsamor - Sardarapat - Yerevan

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   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Today we will depart to ancient settlement of Metsamor. Picnic. Later,

2. 2

   Sardarapat Memorial

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Later, we will head to Ethnography Museum in Sardarapat.

Day 4 Yerevan - Amberd - Aragats – Yerevan

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   Amberd Fortress

   2 hours

   In the morning, we will depart to the highest mountain in the country, Aragats (4090 meters above sea level). On our way, the first discovery will be the Amberd Fortress at an altitude of 2300 m., a rare piece of the Armenian military architecture of the Middle Ages.

2. 2

   Vahramashen Church

   2 hours

   Also, we will visit the Vahramashen Church, which was built in 1026.

3. 3

   Kari Lake

   2 hours

   After our open-air picnic at the same place, we will head to Kari Lich (Stone Lake), which is located at an altitude of 3300 m. above sea level.

4. 4

   Mount Aragats

   4 hours

   Later, we will hike to the southern peak of Mount Aragats (3880 m.), while admiring the beautiful surrounding landscapes.
   We will return to Yerevan City and have a leisure time.

Day 5 Yerevan - Khor Virap – Zangakatun – Areni – Noravank – Karahundsch - Goris

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   Khor Virap

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   First, we will stop at Khor Virap Monastery. Next, we will depart to Zangakatun village and later proceed to the wine-making center, Areni. To the south of Areni we will admire the Noravank monastery. Later, we will depart to the megalithic complex of Karahunj.

2. 2

   Areni Wine Factory

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   First, we will stop at Khor Virap Monastery. Next, we will depart to Zangakatun village and later proceed to the wine-making center, Areni. To the south of Areni we will admire the Noravank monastery. Later, we will depart to the megalithic complex of Karahunj.

3. 3

   Noravank Monastery

   1 hour

   First, we will stop at Khor Virap Monastery. Next, we will depart to Zangakatun village and later proceed to the wine-making center, Areni. To the south of Areni we will admire the Noravank monastery. Later, we will depart to the megalithic complex of Karahunj.

Day 6 Goris – Khndzoresk – Tatev - Goris

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   Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge

   2 hours

   The new day will start from old village Khndzoresk. Afterwards, we will continue to Tatev Monastery. Here, we will take the longest reversible ropeway of the world. Overnight in Goris.

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   Tatev Monastery

   2 hours

   Afterwards, we will continue to Tatev Monastery

3. 3

   Wings of Tatev

   4 hours Admission ticket included

   Here, we will take the longest reversible ropeway of the world. In the evening, we will have a walking tour in the Old Town of Goris. Overnight.

Day 7 Goris – Selim – Odzaberd – Noratus – Hayravank – Lchashen - Sevan

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   2 hours

   The continue of our trip will be to Lake Sevan in Gegharkunik Province. First of all, we will discover the Selim Caravanserai of the 14th century, and the ruins of Odzaberd in Tsovinar Village. Later, we will see the most important and famous Khachkars (Cross Stones), which are situated in Noratus

2. 2

   Lake Sevan

   4 hours

   Then we will head to the western shore of Lake Sevan in order to visit the Hayravank Monastery of the 9th century. Furthermore, we will continue to explore the ruins of Lchashen, which is a primeval settlement.
   In the evening, we will arrive in Seven and leisure time.

Day 8 Sevan – Sevanavank – Geghard - Basalt Organs – Garni - Yerevan

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   Monastery Sevanavank

   8 hours Admission ticket included

   We will take a direction to Sevan peninsula, and cover Sevanavank Monastery. Next, the tour continues to the ancient Monastery of Geghard. Then, we will hike to Basalt organs, and later, uncover Garni Temple (1st century AD).
   Overall, we will return to Yerevan and have a leisure time.

Day 9 Yerevan: Matenadaran – Megerian Carpets – Tsitsernakaberd

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   2 hours Admission ticket included

   On a city tour, we will unveil Matenadaran. Next, we will proceed to the Megerian carpet factory; here, we will have lunch, with a unique representation of Armenian traditional dishes where we will enjoy delicious specialities. We will head to Tsitsernakaberd - Armenian Genocide Memorial complex and museum.

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   Megerian Carpet Armenia

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   On a city tour, we will unveil Matenadaran. Next, we will proceed to the Megerian carpet factory; here, we will have lunch, with a unique representation of Armenian traditional dishes where we will enjoy delicious specialities. We will head to Tsitsernakaberd - Armenian Genocide Memorial complex and museum.

3. 3

   Tsitsernakaberd

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   On a city tour, we will unveil Matenadaran. Next, we will proceed to the Megerian carpet factory; here, we will have lunch, with a unique representation of Armenian traditional dishes where we will enjoy delicious specialities. We will head to Tsitsernakaberd - Armenian Genocide Memorial complex and museum.

Day 10 Yerevan – Zvartnots – Etchmiadzin – Aknashen - Yerevan

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   8 hours Admission ticket included

   We will drive to the ruins of Zvartnots cathedral and St Hripsime Church, later, we will head to the Holy City of Echmiadzin. The tour will continues to Aknashen village, where we will learn to make "lavash". the traditional Armenian bread.
   In the evening, we will return to Yerevan.