May 5 - 16, 2010

DAY 1 – MAY 5 - WEDNESDAY
Arrival in Yerevan  - Transfer to the  Hotel, Check – in,  unpack, rest

DAY 2 – MAY 6 – THURSDAY - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
YEREVAN CITY TOUR  - Republic Square, History Museum of Armenia, Tsitsernakaberd memorial and museum to the 1915 Genocide, Sports and Concert Complex, Kievian Bridge, Bagramyan Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of  Sciences, National Parliament,  Opera Theater, Lunch in Yerevan – Armenian Traditional Restuarant

DAY 3 - MAY 7 – FRIDAY - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Garni – the Pagan Temple of Hellenistic Style 1st century AD, wonderful canyon of Garni and old bridge, Geghard – Cave monastery – architectural complex in the 12-13th century-cut in one monolithic rock; Lunch

DAY 4  – May  8– Saturday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
“Victory”  Park with panoramic view of Yerevan and Mt. Ararat, Mesrop Mashtots avenue, Matenadaran - Depository and Museum of ancient manuscripts; Vernissage – outdoor market featuring hand made arts and crafts;Lunch in Yerevan; A Unique experience: Master Levon, through a Godly vision, transformed rock into an underground sanctuary that will undoubtedly impact both the eyes and the spirit of all who walk through.

DAY 5 – May  9 – Sunday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served Visit to  Etchmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic Church (301- 303 AD), and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholicos, DIVINE LITURGY, Museum, Churches  of Virgin Hripsime and Gayane; Lunch  in Echmiadzin

DAY 6 – May 10 – Monday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Khor Virap Monastery (St. Gregory the Illuminator’s underground pit) – Amazing view of Mt. Ararat – Areni Wine Factory -Noravank monastery – unrepeatable view of the nature;  Lunch in Noravank

DAY 7 – May 11 – Tuesday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Ashtarak – where you can find numerous churches and various ancient buildingsat ever step; Artashavan – New Complex of Armenian Letters: “It is difficult to express the deep feeling Armenians have for theirlanguage, which many regard as the lifeblood of their culture”; Oshakan – the most famous as the last resting place of Mesrop Mashtots; Lunchand hospitality in the Armenian Traditional Familywithintraditional table/lavash making: “Eat thy bread with joy” Saghmosavank Monastery perch on the edge of the precipitous gorge of the Kasakh river.

DAY 8 – May 12 – Wednesday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Lake Sevan – the emerald of Armenia - Sevan Monastery on the peninsula - Dilijan – a piece of Switzerland in Armenia – Earth and sky, woods and fields, rivers, the mountains are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn otherwise… The old approach in the new century ... “Old Town Dilijan” complete with craftsmen workshops, small shops with traditional Armenian products and crafts, museum, showing typical 19th century living with all its local customs and handmade wood furnishings.....
Goshavank Monastery /10-13th century/; Lunch in Sevan

DAY 9 – May  13 – Thursday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Lori region; Vanadzor City – the historical and modern center of the province of Lori; Kobayr – the spatial constructions and functional solution are unified with architectural currents and the expressive method are simple solemn; Wonderful monasteries Haghpat and Sanahin in which artistic merits transcended the limits of the national culture; Lunch in Alaverdy

DAY 10 – May 14  – Friday - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Armen Carpet Factory  and Show room: Which     brings together time-honored traditions and an array of exquisite aesthetics to create objects of art for  modern living; Pak Shuka  - a covered bazaar where you can taste the rich yield of our Blessed Ground such as luscious fresh and dried fruits, flavorsome vegetables and delicacies. Famous Grand Candy Store - where you can taste “PONCHIK” - the unique Armenian Doughnut; “Veratsnund” Art Show Room; Lunch in Yerevan

DAY 11 – May 15 – Saturday
FREE DAY in Yerevan

Evening:  FAREWELL PARTY DINNER

DAY 12 – May 16 - Sunday – TRANSFER to Airport   

**Itinerary is subject to change at any time 

Price includes per person:
Full transportation and transfers in Armenia as specified in itinerary
Meals as indicated - Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner
Entrance fee to all sightseeing destinations
Bi-lingual tour guide

Price does NOT include:
Airplane Ticket
Visa for Armenia
Travel Insurance

Alcoholic drinks
Additional tours and transfers not included in itinerary.

NOTES:
Other hotels are available upon request.
Discounted Tour Packages for groups of 20 or more people.
Discounts for children under 11 years old.  

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