Breakfast. Start exploring Yerevan, the Armenia’s capital city and
one of the oldest cities in the world. Stop at the Victory Park and
Mother Armenia monument to get a spectacular view of the
Biblical Mt. Ararat with a panorama of central Yerevan.Take a
walking tour of Cascade Complex, with its Sculpture Park and
Cafesjian Center for the Arts. See Fernando Botero’s sculpture of
“The Black Cat” and other renowned artist’s works decorating the
Park. Visit the magnificent building of the Opera House, the
postmodern Northern Avenue and the city’s main Republic Square,
the centerpiece of the architect Alexander Tamanian’s master plan
for Yerevan. The Republic Square is ringed by the National Gallery,
National History Museum and several government buildings. Take
a tour of an open air “Vernissage” market, where you can buy some
gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and other handicrafts made of wood, semiprecious stones, silver and other materials. Then stop at the
popular fruit market “Shouka” to buy traditional sweets and dry
fruits. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Free day. Overnight in Yerevan

Drive to the Khor Virap Monastery, where the Mt. Ararat reveals its
breathtaking size and splendor. The monastery is located a few
hundred meters from the border with Turkey, on the banks of the
river Araks, right at the foot of the Mt. Ararat. Khor Virap is one of
the most popular destinations in Armenia. Continue to the
masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture, the 14th century
Noravank Monastery. Set in the spectacular valley of red rocks, the
monastery built out of the local stone, blends into the background
of the molten red gorge, that contrasts with the stark blue sky.
Stopover for wine tasting at the local wine factory in Areni Village,
which is famous for its rather delicious dry red wine. Return to
Yerevan.

Breakfast. Check out from hotel. Transfer to Zvartnots International
Airport. Departure from Yerevan.
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