Exciting Armenia, (5D/4N) Yerevan | Tsaghkadzor | Lake Sevan | Garni | Geghard | Yerevan Valid from 01 September till 31 October, 2019 Detailed Program: DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN YEREVAN Drive to Tsaghkadzor (means “gorge of flowers”) Upon arrival to Yerevan airport. Meet & transfer to the town, the magical place of forested mountains. selected hotel. Overnight in Yerevan Walking tour around this small town. Optional: to go up to the mountain peaks by DAY 2: YEREVAN CITY TOUR ropeway,where you will catch an unforgettable Breakfast at hotel. gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world. Depart for a city tour in Yerevan; start with the panoramic Visit Kecharis monastery. Drive back to view of the city and acquaintance with the Center of the Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan. city, Republic Square, the sightseeing of Opera and Ballet building, the Parliament and Residency of the DAY 4: YEREVAN - CARPET FACTORY - GARNI President of Armenia, State University, Mother - GEGHARD - SHOPPING IN A MALL IN Armenia Monument, Sports & Concert Complex. YEREVAN A visit to Tsitsernakaberd - a monument to the Armenian Breakfast at hotel. Genocide Victims, as well as the Genocide Victims’ Museum, Visit Armenian carpet factory with possibility to commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished watch the production of the handmade rugs. during the first Genocide of the 20th century in the Western Visit the only remaining Pagan temple in Armenia, Armenia and in the territory of Ottoman Empire. devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni. Visit Cascade complex, home to Cafesjan modern art Photo stop at Charentc Arc. museum. Overnight in Yerevan. A visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby. DAY 3: YEREVAN - SEVAN - “ARMENIAN SWITZERLAND” DILIJAN - TSAGHKADZOR - YEREVAN Optional: Family hosted lunch in a private village Breakfast at hotel. house, with watching the preparation of “Lavash” Drive to Lake Sevan, one of the wonders in Armenia. This (Armenian traditional flat bread baked in stone- blue lake is one of the greatest high mountainous make oven) by countryside Armenian ladies using freshwater lakes of Eurasia. the same ancient technology as hundreds of years Climb Akhtamar peninsula, from where opens a fascinating before. and breathtaking view on Sevan Lake. Visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century), which stands in its greatness Continue the tour to the uniquely caved Geghard on the peninsula, overlooking the lake for centuries. monastery, which dates back to 12th-13th Drive to mountainous resort Dilijan, or so called centuries. Drive back to Yerevan. A visit to “Armenian Switzerland”, which is well-known for its Vernissage; an open-air exhibition market. forests, as well as for its mysterious flora and fauna. Drop to Dalma Garden or Yerevan Mall for Walking city tour in Dilijan visiting handicrafts’ street, shopping. Overnight in Yerevan. where one can watch the preparation of different national souvenirs from wood, stone and ceramics. DAY 5: DEPARTURE Visit Haghartsin Monastery complex, includes Church St. Breakfast at hotel. Check-out. Transfer to Stepanos, St. Mary and St. Gregory’s Church, as well as a Zvartnots International Airport for departure flight famous refectory. BADARO – HAMRA: 01-395600 P.O. Box: 116-5019, Beirut – Lebanon www.cts.com.lb Prices are per person sharing double / triple room in US. Dollars: (Minimum 2 persons) 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10-15 chd SINGLE HOTELS PERIOD pax pax pax pax pax 6-11 suppl. Holiday Inn Express 01/09 - 31/10 Hotel 4* 445 365 350 320 300 N/A 145 Imperial Palace / Diamond House / 01/09 - 31/10 Ani Plaza 4* 445 365 350 320 300 160 125 Opera Suite Hotel 4*+ / Ani Grand 01/09 - 31/10 Hotel 4*+ 530 450 435 405 385 205 205 Double Tree by 01/09 - 31/10 Hilton 4*+ 570 490 475 445 425 190 290 Grand Hotel 5*or 01/09 - 31/10 Radisson Blu 5* 600 525 505 480 460 235 300 Rates are subject to change without prior notice Infant from 0 – 2.99 years old free of charge Children from 3 – 5.5 years old pay $ 100 Included Excluded 4-night accommodation at 4* or 5* hotels on bed & breakfast Round trip ticket to Yerevan Round trip transfers : airport – hotel – airport with airport taxes Transportation by car or bus as per program and depending on the Visa charge (can be obtained number of participants upon arrival) All entrance fees for all sites and museums mentioned in itinerary. Optional tours: Professional guide. Tsaghkadzor Ropeway ($5) Assistance of our representative in Armenia Family hosted lunch in Garni ($ 15) Optional lunches & dinners Alcoholic beverages with meals. All other expenses Booking Terms & Conditions: Deposit of 50% per person upon reservation / Non-refundable Full payment is requested to be settled 02 week before departure / Non-refundable CTS/ S19 (SEP 3, 2019) “Globally Local” BADARO – HAMRA: 01-395600 P.O. Box: 116-5019, Beirut – Lebanon www.cts.com.lb .