Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Airport to Hotel

Stop At: Yerevan, Yerevan
Transfer from Zvartnots Airport to Yerevan.
Duration: 50 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan at 3* hotel.

Day 2: Yerevan - Saghmosavank - Lake Kari - Amberd Castle

Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan 0211 Armenia
5 km far from Hovhanavank monastery on the edge of Kasakh river canyon, in the 13th century Vachutian dukes built Saghmosavank monastery. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during centuries. Saghmosavank underwent the devastating influence of the earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction comleted in 2000 returned the church its beauty and glory.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kari Lake, Byurakan Armenia
Kari is a lake in Armenia located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Most of its water comes from ice and snow. It is located 3,185 m above the sea level and has a perimeter of 1,150 m. From Byurakan village an asphalt automobile road stretches towards the source of Arkashen River, the lake Kari, located on a plateau below the peaks. On the eastern side of the lake there is a meteorological station. Mount Aragats
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia
he principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Mount Aragats, Aragats Road Armenia
he highest peak of the Republic of Armenia is the Mount Aragats (4095 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favourite mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best stop is at Kari Lich (Stone Lake), which is at the height of 3250m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in the fog of Ararat Valley.

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan 3* hotel.

Day 3: Yerevan - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, ropeway) - Sevan (Sevanavank)

Stop At: Tsakhkadzor, Tsakhkadzor, Kotayk Province
Tsaghkadzor city ("Valley of flowers") is considered to be one of the most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 50 kilometers North from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain and is surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kecharis Monastery, Khachatur Kecharetsi St, Tsakhkadzor 2310 Armenia
Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor. It was built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed building the monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Sevan Lake, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan, a 3-star hotel

Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Echmiatsin (Gayane, Hripsime, Mother Cathedral-drom outside), Zvartnots cathedral

Stop At: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
The center of Armenian Apostolic church- St. Echmiadzin is located 20 km far from Yerevan. The Cathedral of Echmiadzin was founded at the beginning of the forth century and is one of the oldest churches in the world. According to the legend the church was built in the place where apparition of Jesus Christ was seen to Grigory the Illuminator in the dream. The interior of the church is covered with frescoes created by Hovnatanyan family. The residence of the Catholicos and the Theological Academy are situated near the Cathedral.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Saint Gayane Church, Issy-les-Moulineaux St., Vagharshapat Armenia
Not far from the Echmiadzin Cathedral against the background of white peaks of Ararat one can see the silhouette of the cupola of St. Gayane church. The church was built in the 7th century and belongs to the domed-basilica style. According to the legend this church was constructed over the tomb of Virgin Gayane, who was martyred for preaching Christianity.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Mesrop Mashtots St., 85 Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
. St. Hripsime church is the one of the famous ecclesiastical buildings in the city of Echmiadzin. This is the developed and perfect example of cross-cupola churches in Armenia. The church is notable with its architectural simplicity and loftiness. The tomb of the Christian martyr Virgin Hripsime is in the sacristy of the church.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia
This marvelous temple is a result of skillfulness and brave creativity of Armenian architects of the 7th century. Having been built on several columns it could survive only till the 10th century. When in the beginning of the 20th century this site was being excavated many specialists could hardly accept its reconstruction model designed by famous Armenian architect Toros Toramanyan as it was difficult to believe that such a huge and complicated construction could have been built those days, and amazingly at that time one of the bas-relieves of St. Chapelle church in Paris came to prove Toramanyan's version; the bas-relief depicts Zvartnots temple with Noah's Ark and it looks like the model represented by the architect.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, who before converting king Trdat the 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yerevan at 3* hotel

Day 5: Shopping day in Yerevan - Transfer to Airport

Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2 Near Republic Square Subway Station, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
The Yerevan Vernissage is an open-air exhibition-market. he unusual name of the market was given thanks to several Armenian artists who, back in the 1980s, began to exhibit their paintings right on the street next to the building where the Union of Artists was located.Here you can find wooden Armenian crosses and statuettes, handmade dolls and musical instruments: from the duduk to the violin. Master carvers demonstrate hand-carved backgammon, and weavers-bedspreads and carpets of their own work. The Yerevan flea market "Vernissage" also corresponds to its name – old coins, utensils from the beginning of the century, phonograph records and much, much more are sold in the shops. There are too many beautiful things, that can catch your attention, It is almost impossible to leave without gifts from here, and there is no doubt that they will be found for every taste.


Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.

• Guide service
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• Private transportation
• All Fees and Taxes
• Transfer
• 4x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 4 nights
• Entry/Admission - The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
• Entry/Admission - Amberd Fortress

• Lunch and Dinner

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

See Availability

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.