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DISCOVER THIS ANCIENT LAND THROUGH YOUR EYES
ARMENIA
JUNE 25 – JULY 5, 2008
DAY 1 - June 25 - Arrival at Zvartnotz International Airport – Our guide will meet you at the airport and tranfer to the Hotel in Yerevan, Check – in, unpack, rest
DAY 2 - June 26 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
YEREVAN CITY TOUR - Republic Square, History Museum of Yerevan, Yerevan State University, “Victory” Park with panoramic view of Yerevan and Mt. Ararat, Mesrop Mashtots avenue, Tsitsernakaberd memorial and museum to the 1915 Genocide, Sports and Concert Complex, Kievian Bridge, Bagramian Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of Sciences, National Parliament, Opera Theater,
Lunch in Yerevan – Armenian Traditional Restuarant
DAY 3 - June 27 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
The sightseeing day begins with visiting Garni pagan temple 1st century AD, with royal bath of roman mosaic dating to 3rd century AD and Geghard Monastery – Cave monastery – architectural complex in the 12-13th century-cut in one monolithic rock - Lunch in Garni
DAY 4 – June 28 – 9.00 –  10.00 – Breakfast served
Matenadaran - Depository andMuseum of ancient manuscripts,
Vernisage – outdoor market featuring hand made arts and crafts
Lunch inYerevan
DAY 5 – June 29 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Visit to Etchmiadzin, the centerof Armenian Apostolic Church (301- 303 AD), and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholicos, DIVINE LITURGY, Museum, Churches of Virgin Hripsime and Gayane church,
Lunch in Etchmiadzin
 DAY 6 – June 30 – 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
Haghartsin Monastery –Swim at Sevan
Lunch in Sevan
DAY 7 – July 1 – 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Ashtarak – where you can find numerous churches or various ancient buildings at any step;
Oshakan – the most famous as the last resting place of Mesrop Mashtots;
Lunch and traditional table/lavash making: “Eat thy bread with joy”; ( Agricultural House)
Artashavan – New Complex of Armenian Letters: “It is difficult to express the deep feeling Armenians have for their language, which many regard as the lifeblood of their culture”;
Amberd Fortress
 DAY 8 – July 2 - 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Armen Carpet Factory and Show room: Which brings together time-honored traditions and a rang 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 9 – July 3 - 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 10 – July 4– 9.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast served
Free day in Yerevan
Evening: Farewell Party Dinner
DAY 11 – July 5
TRANSFER
Price includes:
Full transportation and transfers in Armenia as specified in itinerary
2 meals daily, as specified in itinerary
 Entrance fee to all sightseeing destinations.
Price per person: - $1,200 (9 days/10 nights)
Price per person: - $1,050 (7 days/8 nights)
Price does NOT include:
Airplane Ticket (to be issued separately)
optional: Insurance (i.e. www.Travelguard.com)
Soft and Alcoholic Beverages; Tips, Additional tours and transfers not included in the itinerary
* Tentative, may have minor changes
For individual and family arrangements or details,
please refer your enquiry to: info@simatours.com
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