4 Days (3 Nights)
Specific Tour
19 people
Armenian, English, Russian
01.12 – 04.12 Great Holidays are coming!!! Welcome to snowy Armenia! Armenia is the country of contrasts – rocks and sun, white winters and warm summers, cultural events and zip-lining. The country with all colors in, can offer the best for urban, extreme & cultural lovers. No matter what the time of the year is hot summer or cold winter, colorful autumn or blooming spring. Armenia has to offer the variety of activities. Espasially for you we have collected the best things to see in Armenia during winter time. So, take your winter clothes and let’s explore the winter Armenia with us!
What will you see & do?
Master classes & degustations:
Tour program:
Elysium gallery hotel (3*, located in Yerevan city center) included in the package.
FREE CANCELLATION
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
The tour starting from 1 person
RECOMMENDED DAYS FOR THE TOUR PROGRAM
01.12 – 04.12
GUIDE SERVICE
Armenian, Russian, English
MEETING POINT FOR TOURS
Pick up at your hotel
BENEFITS
Discount for children
Duration - 7 hours
15:00 - 22:00 Sightseeing tour in Yerevan
Gastronomic city tour in Yerevan by car: Republic Square, Megerian Carpet rug museum, GUM market, Armenian dry fruit tasting, Abovyan street, tasting of the most popular ice cream in Yerevan, Northern Avenue, Armenian "Pizza" tasting (Lahmajoun), Cascade complex, Mamik guesthouse, Armenian Dolma making master class & traditional dinner in local house
15:00 - 15:30 Republic Square
Republic Square is the most crowded part of the city center. Both locals and tourists like to spend their time here enjoying the beautiful view of the square with amazing lights. we will stop next to the singing fountain and spin around the towering tuff masterpieces in bustling Republic Square. Right in the Republic of square are located the History Museum, National Gallery and Government buildings. By strolling up to Abovyan Street we will get to Northern Avenue, which is a pedestrian avenue connecting the opera with the Republic Square. The singing and dancing fountains in the republic square attracts both travelers and locals. There are plenty of luxurious buildings, high-class restaurants, office spaces and commercial areas.
16:00 - 16:30 Megerian Carpet rug museum tour
Armenians are one of the oldest nations in the world. Carpet weaving has a centuries-old history. From ancient times, the carpets were a necessity in Armenians’ life. Over four generations of Megerians family have been involved in the restoration of old carpets and in the production of new ones. Nearly thirty years ago, the Megerians family began carpet reproduction, which is based on the principles of the old-style carpet appearance retention. Over time, they developed a way of getting natural dye for rugs and reproductions of old technology node, which created “the loom to create their own decorative rugs”. The traditional production of handmade carpets had a fresh start. Megerians opened former and new branches in 22 areas of Armenia. In Armenia, Megerians successfully introduced natural dyeing methods. They get the natural colors from the Armenian Plateau, flowers, roots and plants, just like it was done thousands of years ago. Megeryans expanded production of carpets in Armenia by recreating special carpets of Vaspurakan, Karabakh, Lori and other regions through contemporary design skills. The company has a large gallery, which organizes free visits for both locals and tourists. Here you can find different carpets, purchase them, see the production process, learn about dyeing with natural materials and processing technologies.
17:00 - 17:30 GUM market, Armenian dry fruit tasting
This market is prominent of its dried fruits, sujukh, basturma, aromatic herbs and fresh fruits-vegetables. Also, you can find here fresh meat, fish and ingredients for Armenian khash. It's fortunate that the merchants don't mind tourists photographing their wares.
18:00 - 18:30 Abovyan street, tasting of the most popular ice cream in Yerevan.
There is always a huge queue in front of the popular ice cream spot called “Pink Berry” which is located in the street Abovyan, even in winter. Ice cream tastes very delicious here and has a lot of options of tastes.
18:30 - 19:00 Northern Avenue, Armenian "Pizza" tasting (Lahmajoun - Tun Lahmajo)
Have you ever heard about Armenian “Pizza”? It is one of the tastiest Armenian dishes. Like its Italian counterpart, lahmajoun is soul-satisfying desert-island fare, hitting most of the major food groups. Lahmajoun is a story of culinary assimilation of how one dish invented in or around Armenia has won over diners around the globe, from Yerevan to Beirut to Patterson, New Jersey.
19:00 - 19:30 Cascade complex
Built in 1970s Cascade is a huge stairway which links the city center to the Haghtanak (Victory) Park, where the statue of Mother Armenia stands. From the top of Cascade one can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Yerevan. Inside the Cascade there is an escalator equal to the length of the complex. This is a perfect option for those who are not determined to climb the stairs. Cascade houses the Cafesjian Museum of Art. Here unique and contemporary art works are exhibited. It's a well-known venue offering interesting lectures covering different topics, movie watching and discussing opportunities, classic concerts, and various educational undertakings for children and adults.
19:30 - 20:00 Transfer to Mamik guest house, dolma master class and traditional dinner
Mamik guest house is also an educational and cultural center where one can find all of the beauty of Armenian culture and cuisine. Here we will have Armenian dolma making master class and traditional dinner. Dolma is an Armenian dish made with rice and meat-stuffed grape or cabbage leaves. Dolma got popular all over the world and is one of the most famous meat dishes.
You can see the menu of the dinner here:
After the dinner we will have a cozy tea drinking evening in the great atmosphere of the guest house. You can drink tea, coffee or milk with Armenian sweet gatha, pokhind or halva.
21:30 - 22:00 Transfer to your hotel.
Duration / Distance: 12 hours / 250 km
Garni temple, Symphony of stones, Azat reservoir, Lavash (Armenian bread) and Armenian BBQ making masterclasses & degustation, Traditional lunch, Tsaghkadzor ropeway & Thermal water baths in Hankavan
09:00 - 10:00 Transfer from Yerevan to Garni temple
10:00 - 11:15 Garni Temple
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
11:15 - 12:00 Transfer from Garni to Symphony of stones. Symphony of stones
Garni Canyon or Gorge is attractive for the wonderful natural rocks. The gorge is called "Symphony of Stones" or "Basalt Organ". The monument consists of huge paradoxically symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high). These stones hanging against the gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”.
12:00 - 13:30 Azat reservoir
We will have a stop next to the Azat reservoir. After that we will explore the nature and beauty of Garni canyon - next to the Azat river. The unique landscapes in Azat Reservoir will be an ideal spot to take many photos and have unforgettable memories of snowy Armenia.
13:45- 15:15 Lunch, Lavash (Armenian bread) making and Armenian BBQ making masterclass
Restaurant name: Sergey's place
Traditional lunch menu
Master-classes
Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy local restaurants.
15:15- 16:30 Transfer to Tsaghkadzor city, Ropeway
In the Republic of Armenia on the slope of Biblical Mount Ararat is situated the town Tsaghkadzor. The town is famous as an international center of tourism and skiing, where there is an especially significant chairlift with five stations and more than a dozen ski runs. The armchaired ropeway of Tsaghkadzor is located on the eastern slope of Mount Teghenis, 1966-2819 meters above sea level. It started functioning since 1967. From the height of 2819 meters, where the speedy chairlift will take you in 32 minutes, all of Armenia is visible at a glance and if the weather is clear you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat. Now the ropeway and ski slopes are equipped with the best equipment, which guarantees active and safe rest for tourists and fans of ski racing. There are also bar-cafes, as well as rescue, first aid, training and other services for beginners. All this becomes perfect in combination with the delightful nature and the clean air of sunlit Tsaghkadzor.
17:15 - 18:00 Transfer from Tsaghkadzor to Hankavan
18:00 - 19:15 Bathing in the thermal pools. Armenia is rich in mineral and thermal springs. The most popular thermal spring in the country is in Hankavan, which has the most valuable therapeutic properties.
19:15 - 21:00 Transfer from Hankavan to Yerevan
Free evening
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