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Download Itinerary Here 2 Nights in Yerevan Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, is a haven for art lovers and is one of the oldest cities of the world. Indulge in Armenian cuisine which takes influences from Turkish, Persian, and Arabic cuisines. It mainly consists of Dzhash, which is a popular meat dish and Byorek, which is a pie made with phyllo pastry and stuffed with cheese. Armenia is also popular for its music, dance, and art. Duduk music is quite popular along with their folk dance. You can also visit the Yerevan Vernissage, the arts and crafts market, to shop for souvenirs to take home… Your 2-night package includes Return flight tickets 2 nights in Yerevan Daily breakfast buffet Yerevan half-day city tour Return airport transfers DAY DAY DAY 1 2 3 Arrive at the Zvartnots International Airport in Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and spend Relish a delicious breakfast and Yerevan. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. the day at leisure, or choose to take an check-out from your hotel. Then, leave for your half-day city tour of Yerevan. optional tour of the beautiful cave Transfer to the airport and return Visit the Victoria Park and Mother Armenia monastery of Geghard and the temple of home with unforgettable monument to get a spectacular view of Mt. Ararat, Garni. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage memories of your trip. along with a panoramic view of central Yerevan. Site, Geghard Monastery, showcasing the Then, visit the Yerevan Cascade and explore the Armenian architecture. Continue to the Cafesjian Museum of Art along with the Sculpture famed Garni pagan temple that was built Park. After that, witness the magnificent buildings in 76 AD and served as the summer of the Opera House, the Northern Avenue, and the residence of Armenian kings. Lastly, visit Republic Square. Continue to the Armenian the Garni Gorge's breathtaking vertical Genocide Memorial Complex, on the hills of cliffs. The orderly and octagonal columns Tsitsernakaberd, to pay your respects. Stop at the almost resemble an organ, and hence popular fruit market ‘Shouka’ to buy traditional called "Symphony of the Stones". Return sweets and dry fruits before returning to your hotel. to Yerevan. Prices include return Economy Class fare and are valid till 21 April Silachi Hotel in Yerevan 2017. Departure is fixed for 21 April and return on 23 April. Additional options are available upon request. Visa assistance will In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, be provided at an additional cost. Easy monthly payment plans are alternate accommodation will be arranged in available from select participating banks through Musafir Holidays a similar category hotel. retail outlets and are subject to approval. Additional options are available upon request. Cancellation policy Prior to 45 days or more: Non-refundable deposit + 10% of Holiday booking amount per Between 14 and 8 days of departure: Non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost person 7 days prior to departure: 100% of the holiday cost Between 44 and 31 days of departure: Non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost Terms apply Between 30 and 15 days of departure: Non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost .
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