Tour package “Winter Armenia”
7-Day TourDay 1: | Arrival at “Zvartnots” airport new terminal, Yerevan. Transfer in a comfortable car to the hotel. City tour. Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world (2793 years old). Central streets and avenues of Yerevan, “Cascade” complex - a favorite leisure place of residents and guests, it connects downtown to "Haghtanak" park .Here is also the statue of “Black Cat” by renowned Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero. St. Gregory the Illuminator cathedral was built for the 1700th anniversary of adoption of Christianity as state religion, and is the largest cathedral in Yerevan. After consecration of the church, Pope John Paul II visited the Cathedral. Visit to Brandy Factory and tasting different aging cognac. You will be taken to the workshops and basements of the factory, where the secret of making “Sunny drink” will be presented to you. Lunch during the tour. Overnight at hotel. |
Day 2: | Yerevan - Garni - Gegard - Yerevan Breakfast at the hotel. On the way to Garni a short stop at the “Charents Arch”, from where opens a wonderful view over Ararat valley and Mount Ararat. Garni Temple, the only extant temple in Armenia, dating to the era of paganism and Hellenism. It was devoted to the pagan god of sun - “Mithra”. The temple was built by Greek slaves in 76 B.C.It was the summer residence of Armenian kings over 4 centuries. Gegard monastery - the miracle of Armenian architecture, built in the 13th century. A unique complex of cave structures, located in a picturesque valley. Lunch during the tour. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: | Yerevan - Sevan Breakfast at the hotel. Lake Sevan - “Blue Pearl” of Armenia is the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the largest freshwater mountainous lakes in the world. Its area - 1400 square km and is located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic formation, and is surrounded by mountain ranges that reach up to 3000 m. “Akhtamar” ski center is located on the picturesque slopes of mountains Mashtotsner and Bekarner, where winter sport lovers are offered excellent conditions in accordance with best international standards. For skiers there are all facilitiess for their favorite sport. 1130m long cable car equipped with 4-seat chair, reaches the top of the mountain, offering spectacular views of Lake Sevan. The capacity is 800 people/p.hour. Around the ski resort various cafes, bars are located. Ski season runs from late November to mid-March. Ropeway by Italian company Leitner. Overnight at hotel (Sevan). |
4, 5, 6 Days: | Free days in Sevan. |
Day 7: | Transfer to “Zvartnots” airport, Yerevan. Departure. |
Tour price per person with DBL accommodation:
| Group | “Akhtamar” hotel |
| 4-7 persons | 558 $ |
| 8-15 persons | 488 $ |
| 15-20 persons | 462 $ |
• Accommodation in Yerevan - Ararat**** hotel The price includes: Accommodation Breakfast Meeting at the airport All transfers Guide services All entrance fees Lunches during the tours
The price does not include: Air ticket Insurance Skis and other equipment rental All services not included in this program Alcoholic beverages. |
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