Caucasus Explorer - Armenia, Georgia And Azerbaijan

Arrival at the Zvartnots airport - the main international airport of Armenia. Meet and greet transfer, accommodation at the hotel. -/-/-

In the morning meet the guide and start a city tour around Yerevan. Drive to Echmiadzin – the place where the only Begotten descended. Holy Echmiadzin is the Armenia's spiritual center and one of the centers of Christianity all over the world. Here we will have the chance to participate in a Sunday liturgy. Return to Yerevan with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots temple - the pearl of the 7th century architecture, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Lunchtime. Visit Tsitsernakaberd-walking through Memorial park and visit museum of the victims of Genocide. Visit Cafesjian Show Room and Vernisage flea market, the place to get a little taste of Armenia, to see the fusion between national traditions, art & crafts with contemporary taste. Overnight in Yerevan. B/-/-

Sightseeing tour to Khor-Virap monastery the importance of which is connected with Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia. It is a wonderful masterpiece situated on top of a hill. It is a pilgrimage place visited by a lot of tourists and native people every year. It looks like a castle where everybody has the hint to sit and dream while admiring the beauty of the church. The highlight is the best view to the biblical Mt. Ararat. After lunch we continue our tour to Noravank monastery-religious and cultural center of 13th c. It is situated in a narrow gorge which is known for its tall, sheer, brick red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The beauty of this monastery is appreciated by thousands of visitors not only because of its architecture and history, but for its harmony with the surrounding fabulous nature. Drive back to the capital city. Overnight in Yerevan. B/-/-