Itinerary

1. Yerevan Sightseeing Excursion

   • The excursion starts at 10:30 at the location you specified
   • Begin with a drive to Master Levon's dungeon, popularly known as the Underground Palace, one of the most exciting sights of Yerevan. The dungeon's history dates back to the Soviet Union time when Levon's loving wife asked him to build a cellar in the house, which after 23 years turned into an actual underground city. For 23 years, the tireless hands and will of master Levon Arakelyan have been constructing an outstanding underground monument with a 20 meters depth and an area of almost 300 square meters. The miracle of the master Levon is located in the northern part of Yerevan, called Arinj, where we will go to research this architectural beauty and where you will have the opportunity to make a wish in a unique, electromagnetic solid place of the dungeon, which is called "Place of Dreams", and where, like saying people, a dreams come true.
   • The next point of the excursion is the famous and majestic Cascade Monument. The construction project was laid back in 1924 by the legendary architect A. Tamanyan. According to his plan, the monument was supposed to connect the north with the center for pedestrian townspeople. Work began in the 80s but lasted for several years and was suspended due to the collapse of the USSR and the Karabakh war. Work was resumed again in 2002 by the American philanthropist of Armenian origin, Gerard Gefeschyan, who bought the project and started work. Since 2009, the Museum of Art, named after Gefesjian, has been operating inside.
   • Later, proceed to the 23 meters high Church of St. Sarkis, one of the most ancient churches in Yerevan, built-in 1842. Saint Sarkis is considered the symbol of lovers in Armenia. He was a warrior, commander and monk in Byzantine Empire times, who built many churches, wherewith the emperor's permission (who greatly appreciated him), held many weddings. He with his son fell in one of the ancient battles for Christianity, after which he was canonized as a Saint. Since 2007, at the beginning of February, Armenia celebrating its own Valentine's Day, St. Sarkis Day, and according to tradition, unmarried girls eat salty cakes at night and don't drink water in order to see their future husbands in a dream.
   • After a walk and a tour of the beautiful Cascade monument, your guide will organize an unforgettable master class on the world-famous Armenian Lavash, which since ancient times has been considered one of the main symbols of Armenia and was also included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2014. In a charming cozy restaurant, in the company of a fantastic chef, who will tell you stories and interesting facts about Armenian Lavash, you will have the opportunity to cook in a traditional tandoor, one of the main elements of any colorful Armenian feast.
   • The excursion will end at the location you specified.