Overview
Permitting to discover pearls of Armenia in 2 days, this experience suits best for nature and historical heritage lovers.
On the first day, you will discover Haghpat monastery, Zarni-Parni Cave Castle Complex, Akhtala fortress, Stone Bridge, Sanahin monastery and Odzun village.
On the second day, you will discover Dilijan city, Old Dilijan complex, Parz Lake, Haghartsin monastery, Sevan Lake and Sevanavank monastery, Tsaghkadzor city, Kecharis monastery and try zip lining in Tsaghkadzor.
All these places are very significant not only for their great historic and cultural heritage but also for their fantastic nature that will impress you deeply.
Overnight is foreseen in the stunning Debed Canyon and included in the price.
The price is for up to 3 people, more people can be added with an additional fee.
It is a private tour, may be customized.
Professional photos with a Canon camera are offered.
Itinerary
Approximate duration: 9-10 hours.
Typical Itinerary
Discover the 10th-century treasure Haghpat monastery which is an outstanding example of ecclesiastical architecture.
Visit the ‘‘Zarni-Parni‘‘ cave castle complex which is based on a historical monument and has museums that present articles representing the culture and daily life of the local people.
Discover the 10th-century impressing Akhtala monastery within the 10th-century fortress walls (optional experience, may be provided with an additional fee).
Local traditional lunch in a cosy restaurant.
Admire Stone Bridge on the crazy Debed River, dating back to 1195.
Explore the amazing UNESCO World Heritage site: 10th-century Sanahin Monastery.
You can visit the museum about the life of Soviet Armenia's two famous sons: the Mikoyan brothers, for an additional fee.
We can also visit Odzun village from where you will have the best view of Debed Gorge and discover Odzun Church, which is an amazing basilica constructed around the 5th–7th centuries (optional experience, may be provided with an additional fee).
Trying local yummy food will be another this time delicious experience.
Overnight is included in the price and foreseen in a traditional old-style apartment in the stunning Debed Canyon.
Approximate duration: 9-10 hours
Typical Itinerary
Dilijan City: discover the Old Dilijan complex to have an idea of how Dilijan was in the 19th century when lots of people from close-by countries had their summer houses in Dilijan.
Visit the Dilijan National Park and the amazing lake formed by natural climatic changes, called Parz for its clearness.
The other beautiful experience will be discovering the 13th-century amazing Haghartsin monastery surrounded by rich nature (optional, added with an additional fee).
Having lunch in one of the most unique places of traditional delicious food will enhance your unforgettable experience. You can taste the yummiest barbecue ever (optional).
Experiencing Sevan Lake in all its beauty will remain in your best memories forever. The breathtaking view from the former island, now peninsula, will admire you long after your experience. Sevan Lake is the largest body of water in Armenia and in the Caucasus region. Sevan Lake is also one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia.
You will also explore the monastery of Sevanavank founded in 874 by Princess Mariam on the island originally. This monastic complex will admire you further.
What about tasting the famous fresh Sevan fishes' barbecue on the board of the lake afterwards?
Experience the best emotions in Tsaghkadzor. Discover Tsaghkadzor City which is called the Valley of Flowers for its natural beauty. In winter time you will also discover Tsaghkadzor as the most popular ski resort in Armenia (optional, added with an additional fee).
Take a zipline ride in Tsaghkadzor and enjoy the beauty of nature and extreme feelings (optional, added with an additional fee).
Discover the amazing legend of Kecharis monastery. Dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, it will also admire you with its architectural beauty (optional, added with an additional fee).
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Private professional guide service: English, Russian, French, Armenian languages (please precise which language you prefer in notes)
- Private transportation: comfortable car with a professional driver
- Local sweets and bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the program
- Pick up and drop off at any point you wish in Yerevan
- Pick up from the hotel and drop off
Exclusions
- Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia (provided upon request)
- Pick up from the airport and drop off (provided upon request)
- Food and drinks: options available for all preferences (provided upon request)
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Travel insurance (provided upon request)
You will pay when you arrive.
There are discounts available for one-person bookings.
This is a private experience/tour. Only you or your group will participate.
With PHAROS you can get the best deals and discounts with all the hotels. Just let us know your preferences for hotel and room type and we will book the desired hotel rooms for you.
Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia are provided upon request. Please precise the direction, date, time of the transfer, pick-up and drop-off addresses and the number of people while making the reservation.
Please reserve optional experiences in advance. In case of adding optional experiences to the program, these experiences are provided with an additional discount. The duration of the optional experiences is not included in the program duration.
Any experience may be included and excluded from the program. This should be prior to the reservation.
