From Yerevan: Private 3-Day Tour of Armenia's UNESCO Sites｜Armenia

Get an unforgettable experience with this offer & get ready in order to explore:

Day 1: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Etchmiadzin -St. Hripsime - Zvartnots - Genocide Memorial "Tsitsernakaberd" - Yerevan
• Khor Virap Monastery, one of the most important sanctuaries of Armenians, located at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat.
• Etchmiadzin Cathedral - the religious center for all Armenians. Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301. The cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
• Hripsime Church, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, was built by the order of the Catholicos Komitas in 618.
• Also, you will visit Zvartnots Cathedral, one of the medieval Armenian cathedrals built in the seventh century. The ruins of Zvartnots Temple are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
• The tour concludes with a visit to Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genocide Memorial, a solemn& significant site dedicated to honoring the victims & preserving historical memory.

Day 2: Yerevan - Garni -Symphony of Stones - Geghard - Lake Sevan - Yerevan
• Garni Temple is the only preserved pagan temple in the entire territory of the Caucasus. The construction dates back to the second half of the 1st century and was dedicated to the Sun God. After the Christianization of Armenia, the temple was used as a royal residence.
• Symphony of Stones is a natural monument and protected by law. This is one of the must-see places of Armenia.
• Geghard is a medieval monastery declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. According to tradition, the Geghard Monastery was founded by Saint Gregory in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring. The peculiar character of the construction is reflected in its austerity and the magnificent natural scenery of the canyon, surrounded by precipices and curved cliffs.
• Then you will make a stop to visit the Sevanavank monastic complex on the peninsula and contemplate the beautiful landscape of Lake Sevan, which is the pearl of Armenia.

Day 3: Yerevan - Noravank - Shaki waterfall - Tatev/Wings of Tatev- Yerevan
• You will visit one of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia, the Monastery of Noravank, located in an impressive canyon. Noravank means "New Monastery" and is considered one of the most attractive places in the country.
• Our next stop is Shaki waterfall, located in one of the cosiest corners of Syunik province, gloriously opening its striking beauty to all the admirers.
• The last stop is Tatev Monastery which is the gem of Armenian architecture. It was founded in the 9th century and has been a major educational and religious center in Armenia for many centuries. We are going to take the cable car Wings of Tatev which is the longest reversible cableway in the world (5752 m), recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

Enjoy your stay in our country.