Armenia Highlights

Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, is also called Pink City because its buildings are made of naturally coloured volcanic rocks of pink, giving the entire town a vibrant hue. The city is also celebrated for its pubs, café, and restaurants that are open until early morning. travelers get to bid farewell to Republican Square, Northern Avenue, the Opera House, Swan Lakes, and the Cascade Monument. The latter is an open-air museum. You can climb the museum's stairs to view the entire city. travelers get to also walk through the Genocide Memorial Park and the Mother Armenia Monument. The latter is considered a female personification of Armenia – she seems to be watching over the entire city, guarding the country and symbolising peace and strength. After midday meal, travelers get to head to Tsaghkadzor Town. This sought-after tourist town is famous for its summer and winter tourism options. In winter, you can revel in skiing and snowboarding; in summer, you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking. The place is also called the Gorge of Flowers owing to the colourful alpine meadows and the flowers that bloom in spring. The striking red-orange carpet of flora in autumn also makes it a great place to visit Tsaghkadzor Town. Don’t miss the ropeway in Tsaghkadzor, which will take you to the peak of Mount Teghenis for a breathtaking view of the alpine forests. Spend the night in Yerevan.

After a sumptuous first meal of the day, head out to Lake Sevan. This breathtaking lake is in the heart of Armenia and is one of the highest-altitude lakes in the world, standing at over 1,900 metres above sea level. It is also one of the largest lakes in the Caucasus’. Some of the things you can do on Lake Sevan include taking a hiking trail, which begins at the Sevan Botanical Garden, to the mountain peak for an expansive view of the peninsula. The next stop on your excursion is Dilijan. The place is legendary for green blanket during spring and the forested slopes with orange, yellow, and red leaves. It’s also called the Switzerland of Armenia and the trail network leading up to the isolated monasteries on Parz Lake. Some of Dilijan’s famous spots include the Jukhtakvank and the Matosavanak monasteries. Don’t miss the fantastic food that’s usually locally sourced and organic. Some things travelers get to relish in Dilijan include wild mushroom pizza and lamb served with plums and honey. Return to Yerevan to spend the night at the luxury property.

Begin your day with a early morning meal buffet before heading out for a day trip to Garni and Geghard. Garni is iconic for the Garni sanctuary, a Greco-Roman building/mausoleum probably built by King Tiridates I and is dedicated to Mihr, the sun god. The next stop on your trip is Geghard, a town located at the entrance of the Azat Valley. The place is famous for the Geghard monastery, a medieval structure named after the spear that apparently wounded Christ on the Cross. The monastery and the surrounding viewpoints from the valley make the place worth visiting. Did you know the Geghard Monastery is listed on the UNESCO World historical legacy List? As you return to the property, drive to the Vernissage shopping area to shop for souvenirs, including silken scarves, handmade bags, wooden chess or Backgammon board games, antiques, and carpets. You can also head over to the Dalma Garden Mall to shop for trendy clothes, accessories, and shoes. Spend the night in Yerevan.

As ythis holiday program ends, vacate of the lodging and head to Yerevan International Airport.