Unexplored Armenia with the aroma of coffee
From 93 900₽ per person
Description
Type: Multi-day activity
* Armenia gets into the very heart of it every time. Our new tour will reveal Armenia, which is hidden from the main stream of tourists. The cultural capital of Gyumri, UNESCO sites hidden in the mountains of the North, deep canyons and steep cliffs with clouds floating somewhere below. authentic stylish hotels and interesting people that we will meet. Warm atmosphere, visits to friendly local homes. An exciting jeep tour and pleasant trekking to the caves. And of course, Dilijan, Sevan and Yerevan. The whole soul of Armenia is filled with the aroma of coffee and freshly baked lavash. We're going to relax and have fun with a friendly company!
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day 01
Gyumri Cultural Capital
Type of accommodation:Hotel
We begin our journey to Gyumri. If it is more convenient for you to arrive in Yerevan, our transfer will pick you up from there in the morning and bring you to Gyumri. Or he will meet you at 13.00 at Gyumri airport from a Moscow flight.
So, the cultural capital of Armenia. Art galleries, cozy museums, elegant cafes, music, elegant architecture and secret courtyards from the "Tango of my childhood" - this is the atmosphere of the "city of black tuff".
And yet, despite the fact that Gyumri was badly damaged by the Spitak earthquake, it is considered the capital of Armenian humor. And this is the whole Armenia!
Walking around the city, we will look for traces of three different eras: Alexandropolis of the 19th century – Leninakan of the Soviet era – and modern Gyumri. To look into the colorful courtyards, to examine the beautiful antique doors, let's talk about the fate of Frunzik Mkrtchyan.
And we will leave our mark in this city too (as you will find out!), and we will make souvenirs for ourselves. And, of course, we will have lunch at an authentic local restaurant.
Overnight in the center of Gyumri.
day 02
Wonderful Lori
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast we leave with our things.
Let's start with an adventure - we'll briefly change our minibus for a passable truck with big wheels to get across the mountain river to the Trckan waterfall.
Charged with emotions, we continue: Loriberd Fortress, Dsekh Gorge, Debed River canyon, Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum, where you can get acquainted with the life of the Armenian village, the ancient Sanahin monastery (library, archive and tomb of the Bagratuni family, the birthplace of the Ashug of the Caucasus, Sayat Nova).
Lunch at the museum restaurant in the ancient cave complex overlooking Alaverdi. Overnight in Haghpat. Our favorite is a very soulful guest house, which has a balcony overlooking the gorge. It's nice to sit here in the evening with tea or a glass of wine.
day 03
Fabulous Lastiver
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, we will explore Haghpat Monastery near our guest house.
We're leaving with our suitcases. The next stop is Akhtala, where we will see the color frescoes, which are unusual for Armenia and have been miraculously preserved.
After fortifying ourselves with delicious Armenian dishes at the restaurant of the country's famous chef, we move to Lastiver. Here we will take a beautiful and uncomplicated trekking route to the caves.
After a pleasant walk, we move to Dilijan, check into the hotel.
day 04
The Dizzying Dimatz
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, a jeep tour to the top of Mount Dimats, with stops in beautiful places of Dilijan National Park.
We have long dreamed of including these places in our itinerary, the scenery is impressive. And we will see it all with our own eyes!
We'll take lunch boxes for lunch to spend more time in nature. Or on the way back we'll stop for lunch at the Molokan family.
In the afternoon, we'll take a walk through the postcard Dilijan, say hello to the characters of Mimino, and listen to the funny stories of our guide. Let's take a look at the artisan workshops and shops.
day 05
Sevan from a new perspective
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, we leave Dilijan with our suitcases. We're going to Sevan.
We are looking at one of the main masterpieces of Soviet modernism - the building of the Writers' Rest House on Sevan. Rationalism and avant-garde, the creativity of the brilliant Gevorg Kochar embodied in his architecture. The Armenian intelligentsia and its guests - writers, poets and philosophers from all over the USSR and other countries, including Osip Mandelstam, Simone de Beauvoir - rested here.
The next location is Mount Gutanasar. More precisely, not exactly a mountain, but an extinct three-domed volcano in the Geghama Mountains. The bizarrely frozen black lava is the perfect backdrop for cool photos.
On the way to Yerevan, we will stop at another amazing place - the man-made underground caves of Levon, who, without drawings and plans, at the behest of God, dug them for 20 years under his house. We will see this miracle and hear the story from his family members.
Lunch - on the way to Yerevan at the family winery or at one of the guest houses in Garni.
day 06
Secret Yerevan
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
The final excursion of this tour is unknown Yerevan, which our historical guide will reveal to us. Unusual courtyards, coffee shops, galleries, stories of its inhabitants.
day 07
Souvenirs
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Opening day, market, souvenirs and home!
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Starting point
* We will meet at Gyumri airport after the arrival of the flight from Moscow (we will consult with the purchase of tickets). If it is more convenient for you to arrive in Yerevan in advance, our transfer service will pick up tourists from Yerevan and bring them to Gyumri in time for the start of the program.Finish point
* Our tour will end in Yerevan, at our hotel. You will be able to get to the airport by taxi for your departure.Cancellation policy
* Pre-paid booking. If cancelled less than 5 days before the tour, the prepayment will not be refunded.
Организатор туров Марина С.
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Я организую туры для групп единомышленников уже много лет. Приглашаю в нашу команду!
Я опытный путешественник и профессионал.
Изучала регионы и культуры в МГУ им. Ломоносова. С студенческих лет занималась организацией туров для иностранных путешественников по России. Опыт в сфере туризма — 20 лет. Столько же активно путешествую сама.
Подолгу жила в разных странах, от США до Азербайджана.
Найду общий язык со всеми. Люблю быть проводником в другие культуры. Говорю на английском, немецком, китайском.
Мне искренне интересна жизнь: всё, что происходит вокруг, и каждый человек, которого я встречаю.
В моих турах мы много общаемся. Вечерами не можем наговориться и разойтись спать. Это получается само собой.
Мой подход — это полное погружение в культуру: интересные люди, колорит, театр, великолепные гиды-историки, необычные экскурсии (закулисье оперы, камерный концерт, мастер-класс по плову в гостях у местных жителей и так далее), природа и сюрпризы!), природа и сюрпризы!
Мои туры - это дружеская атмосфера, где каждому гарантировано индивидуальное внимание! Мои группы объединяют веселых и любознательных, открытых миру людей, которые неравнодушны к красивым фото:)
