Tour Package “Winter Armenia”

Day 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 hotel.

Day 3:

Yerevan - Jermuk

Jermuk one of the most beautiful resorts of Armenia. Located in upper course of Arpa River, at an altitude of 1980-2070 meters above sea level. Jermuk surrounded by picturesque wooded mountains. This region is rich with unique springs; both fresh and mineral.
Hyper thermal mineral waters are similar in composition to famous sources of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. Winters abound in snow; the ski season lasts from mid-December to mid-March, which allows everyone to enjoy brilliant opportunities of this winter resort for a long period. Here, everything is provided for guest’s leisure: sports equipment rental, experienced instructors, gym, billiards, table tennis, recreation centers, restaurants, cafes, etc.
Up to the top of mountain Shish runs two-seater chairlift (800 people/p.hour). The lift rises to an altitude of 2450m, from where two well-groomed trails start: one for beginners (1400 m), the other for professionals (1300 m).

4, 5, 6 Days

Free days in Jermuk.

Day 7:

Transfer to “Zvartnots” airport, Yerevan.

Departure.

Tour price per person with DBL accommodation:

• 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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