EXPLORE ANCIENT ARMENIA

• Travel to the world’s first Christian country

• Delve into the world’s oldest cathedral

• Explore one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities

• Visit ancient monastery complexes (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITES)

• Learn how to dance Armenian Traditional Dances

• Take part in the liturgies and in some spiritual ceremonies

• Meet Locals

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO YEREVAN

• Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Yerevan, accommodation and rest.

• Evening walk in YEREVAN- 2800-year-old capital of Armenia that is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

• The evening walk from Northern Avenue to Republic Square. Participation in Dancing fountains show.

• Welcome dinner in Armenian traditional restaurant with a folk program.

Day 2: THE CITY OF SUN

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• The Cascade complex

• Cafesjian Center for the Arts

• Opera house

• Matenadaran (a repository of ancient manuscripts) 

• Evening "Armenian traditional dance" class. 

Day 3: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY

• The KHOR VIRAP "deep dungeon“(established in 642 CE) -the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia. Get to know the mysterious story behind this monastery.

• ARENI (tour, wine tasting) -the winemaking region where wines from the indigenous grape sort produced.

• THE OLDEST WINERY in the world- Trchuneri (Bird’s) cave and find 6000 years old winery.

• 13th-century NORAVANK MONASTERY- a masterpiece complex scattered by amazing khachkars (Armenian cross-stones).

Day 4: CATHEDRALS AND MORE

• TSITSERNAKABERD (The Armenian Genocide memorial complex) - a solemn reminder of the first genocide of the 20th century

• SAINT ECHMIADZIN (one of the oldest churches in the world) – the spiritual center of Armenia, (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

• Take part in the liturgy.

• 7th-century ZVARTNOTS CATHEDRAL (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture.

Day 5:  HELLENISTIC ART & MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE

• Hellenistic GARNI - the only pagan temple in Armenia (76 AD).  

• UNESCO World Heritage GEGHARD MONASTERY (the 4th century) -a fantastic example of Armenian medieval architecture carved into nearby rocks.

• Armenian traditional famous Gata tasting.

• SEVAN – the largest lake in the Caucasus, the “blue pearl of Armenia” and one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world

• SEVANAVANK monastic complex (founded in 874)

Day 6:  "Armenian Switzerland"

• 13th-century MONASTERY HAGHARTSIN situated in the gorgeous forest that represents an indescribable example of a blend of nature with architecture.

• Hidden treasure LAKE PARZ in Dilijan National Park

• OLD DILIJAN (Tufenkian center)

• Visit a wooden museum made by a local guy who spent 20 years of his life for the arts

• Visit a local chess club and school (Armenia is a first country that has chess as a subject in a school)

Day 7:  BACK TO YEREVAN

• “Megerian market” factory-museum - immersing in the world of Armenian carpets and rugs, as well as learning about the art of carpet-weaving Evening walk in YEREVAN- 2800-year-old capital of Armenia that

• Armenian art and souvenirs in Vernisaj market

• ”ARARAT” brandy factory” (tour and tasting a legendary cognac) – Ararat cognac was Churchill’s favorite one and it boasts gold medals in spirits competitions around the world. 

• PHOTOSHOOTING in Armenian Traditional Outfit

Day 8:  DEPARTURE

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• Check out & departure

If you have some more time before your flights we will organize some optional activities for you (customers will pay by themselves)

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ARMENIAN CUISINE

Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the history of Armenia, it is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest in the South Caucasus. The dishes here are diverse and delicious thanks to the use of lots of spices, herbs, and wildflowers.
Try an ancient Armenian bread: Lavash (UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Taste dolma, basturma, sujukh, spas, kyufta and much more. Taste Armenian BBQ made in tonir: a special stove where many traditional Armenian dishes are made.
 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

7 nights / 8 days

• Accommodation for all your stay (shared, double or twin room)

• Breakfast

• All entrance fees

• Folk program

• Armenian traditional dance class

• Welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant 

• Wine tasting

• Cognac tasting

• Photo-shooting in Armenian traditional outfit

• Transportation

• English Speaker Guide

EXPLORE ARMENIA & GEORGIA

June 15 -July 2, 2019

This Journey is a combination of traveling to very ancient and rich in history countries, practicing yoga & meditation, and simply is an amazing chance to connect to some wonderful people like you! 

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€3090

YOGA TOUR TO ARMENIA

October 5-13, 2019

This Journey is a combination of yoga, meditation & travel. Visit one of the most ancient countries in the world, and practice on with a very experienced and knowledgeable yoga teacher.

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€1650

ALIGNMENT-BASED YOGA TTC 

September 5-22, 2019

This 200hrs Alignment-based Hatha Yoga TTC is an INTENSIVE teacher training course that meets all Yoga Alliance requirements with only 15 days of classes...

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€1990

YOGA NIDRA CERTIFICATION

September 23, 2019

Learn to create and lead this potent Guided Meditation and Pratyahara practice in only one day.

This Course is Registered as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program

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€199

DEEPENING INTO YOGA PATH

September 24-October 2, 2019

This Journey is a combination of yoga, meditation & travel. Visit one of the most ancient countries in the world, and practice on with a very experienced and knowledgeable yoga teacher.

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€1657