2-Day Trip to Explore The Historical Highlights of Armenia
Highlights
Sevan, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Vagharshapat, Noravank
Locations Covered
Sevan, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Vagharshapat, Noravank
nature, architectural, cultural
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
Armenian, English, Hindi, Russian, Thai
Languages
Armenian, English, Hindi, Russian, Thai
Description
Explore the history of Armenia and know the country's hidden gems by visiting the Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Khor Virap, and Noravank Monastery.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Yerevan-Garni Pagan Temple-Geghard Monastery-Lake Sevan-Yerevan
Visit the Pagan Temple of Garni, the only one in Armenia. Gracing the hillside, the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built-in 77A. D. by the Armenian King Tiridates I.
Proceed to Geghard Monastery carved out of a huge monolithic rock. Geghard is an incredible ancient Armenian monastery. It is said that the Holy Lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here.
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Day 2- Yerevan-Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral-Khor Virap-Noravank-Yerevan
Visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, built when Armenia became the first officially Christian state in the world. It's the most luxurious Armenian Cathedral covered by stunning frescoes painted in the 18th century.
Explore Khor Virap where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years by the King Tiridates III for preaching Christianity.
Head to Monastery of Noravank, an architectural gemstone nestled among brick-red cliffs, just above a deep gorge, with am English-speaking Armenian guide.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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