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Discover Armenia and its miracles with Sputnik Armenia.In spite of a short time you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most ancient cities in the world, Yerevan,
observe the only pagan temple in Armenia, Garni temple; take part in the interactive program at "Aya Maria" and taste the most delicious cuisine! Don't miss a chance to participate in tastings and master-classes during the tour!
Sputnik Armenia
Contact group creator"Armenia is a country of miracles.....If you ask me where one can meet more miracles than anywhere else on our planet, I would say, first of all, it is Armenia”. - Rockwell Kent Come to our country for miracles, if you believe in them, and "SPUTNIK ARMENIA" TOUR OPERATOR will help you feel these miracles. We will make your trip to Armenia bright, interesting, unforgettable and full of great impressions. Armenia is an ideal place for the most demanding tourists. Here everyone can find any entertainment and joy. Armenia is open to everyone: lovers of classic architecture will admire the ancient temple of Garni, monasteries of Geghard and Tatev, Haghpat and Haghartsin. A country with ancient history has not wasted its talents and skills in creation.
"Armenia is a country of miracles.....If you ask me where one can meet more miracles than anywhere else on our planet, I would say, first of all, it is Armenia”. - Rockwell Kent Come to our country for miracles, if you believe in them, and "SPUTNIK ARMENIA" TOUR OPERATOR will help you feel these miracles. We will make your trip to Armenia bright, interesting, unforgettable and full of great impressions. Armenia is an ideal place for the most demanding tourists. Here everyone can find any entertainment and joy. Armenia is open to everyone: lovers of classic architecture will admire the ancient temple of Garni, monasteries of Geghard and Tatev, Haghpat and Haghartsin. A country with ancient history has not wasted its talents and skills in creation.
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Travel Map
We offer you a tour with tasty master classes, tastings of brandy and wine, and excursions!
Yerevan - Garni – Geghard - «Aya Maria»
Arrival at the airport, meeting and transfer to a hotel or a guest house. Accommodation and a short rest.
Then we will visit the historical places of Armenia: Garni and Geghard.
In the village of Garni we will see one of the most ancient temples in Armenia. This is the only preserved pagan temple in Armenia, the temple of Garni, located in a gorge and surrounded by picturesque mountains.
In Garni, we will have lunch in a cozy atmosphere. We will also visit the Geghard Monastery complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator on the site of a sacred spring in a cave. Therefore, it was originally called Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery".
The highlight of the excursion day will be a master - class of lavash baking, the Armenian national bread, and an interactive program at «Aya Maria» center. Fresh air, delicious freshly-baked lavash, beautiful garden and Armenian dances and songs! Great impressions are guaranteed.
Our master classes will continue after returning to Yerevan, where we will have another master class: we will learn how to make dolma. We are sure that you have never cooked and tasted such delicious dolma anywhere!
The most pleasant part is awaiting for us in the evening: a delicious dinner
After breakfast we head off for Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The foundation stone of the Echmiadzin Cathedral was laid between 301 and 303 by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, after the adoption of Christianity as the state religion by King Trdat the 3rd. According to scientists, it was the first cathedral built in Ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world.
On the way back another object from the UNESCO heritage list, the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, will be visited by our group.
We will end the tour with a pleasant activity by visiting the wine estate of «АrmАs», which is a picturesque display of agricultural achievement, set against the backdrop of the inspiring Mount Ararat. A walk through the winery and distillery will introduce you to current production methods, as well as provide insight into the age old tradition of barrel aging. You may conclude your tour with an educational wine tasting in the Tasting Room or on the balcony surveying «АrmАs» Estate onto Mount Ararat.
Return to Yerevan.
Breakfast at the guest house or hotel. You will see all the beautiful sights of Yerevan: Republic Square, the main square of the country; North Avenue which is built with modern constructions, the building of the National Opera and Ballet Theater, Swan Lake near the Opera House, the architectural complex of Cascade. After the Cascade and the Opera.
The tour will end with brandy tasting at the «Ararat» brandy factory.
Return to the guest house/hotel, where you with our cook will make gata, a national pastry.
Gata degustation will be with a glass of wine or a cup of herbal tea.
Vernissage art- market - airport
Breakfast. Depending on the time of your departure, you will take a guided walking tour of the center of Yerevan and visit the Vernissage - an open - air market of folk craftsmen. Here you will see a variety of souvenirs and will be able to buy and take away with you a piece of warm Armenia. At the appointed time - transfer to the airport.