6-hour visit to historical highlights of Yerevan
Highlights
Yerevan
art, cultural, historical
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
English, Russian
Description
Go for a day tour of the beloved capital of Armenia, Yerevan to get acquainted with the rich history and culture of the city by visiting the Yerevan History Museum and Megeryan Handmade Carpet Factory. Also, offer your prayers at Tsitsernakaberd, the memorial of the Armenian Genocide.
Itinerary
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Yerevan History Museum - Megeryan Carpet Museum -Tsisternakaberd Memorial
Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Yerevan and start your tour in the city.
Hear this legend which says that the first word Noah pronounced as he exited the ark was “Yerevats” – translated as “it is seen”. This refers to the land he supposedly saw after the huge flood, which was later changed to “Yerevan”. You can find information on the history of the city in the Yerevan History Museum, established in 1931. More than 87,000 cultural values in the museum tell about the city from ancient times to our days.
Visit the handmade carpet factory “Megeryan”, where you will get acquainted with carpet weaving culture, which occupies a special place in the Armenian cultural system. In traditional Armenia, carpet weaving has been developing since ancient times.
During the excursion, you will take part in a master class on carpet weaving that will allow you to get acquainted with the traditional Armenian culture.
Visit Tsitsernakaberd, the memorial of Armenian Genocide. Armenians from all over the world visit this memorial to honour their ancestors.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.