Christian Pilgrimage Tour in Armenia

4.7

8 days/7 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Half Board

Age: 0+

Price:

1,515AUD

1,984AUD

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The Highlights of the Tour

Explore Echmiadzin Cathedral - the mother church of Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world Be the eyewitness of the Holy Spear, one of the relics of Christianity Take pleasure in the view of Biblical Mount Ararat Enjoy amazing landscapes of lash forests and rocky mountains where Christianity has a footprint in every corner Admire the exquisite works of Armenian masters - khachkars cross stones

Echmiadzin Cathedral - Yerevan - Khachkar

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ITINERARY

Introduction

˝The Cradle of Christianity˝ - that is how Armenia can also be known for among foreign countries. And not just by accident: Armenian people were the first to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301. That was the start of the development of traditions, culture, and education based on Christian morality. After a millenium, you can still find well-preserved religious monuments and relics in Armenia. By booking our Pilgrimage Tour to Armenia we will make sure that you see all the holy places and sites associated with Christianity in Armenia. With the Pilgrimage tour to Armenia, you will learn many things about the history of Armenian Church, visit the first Christian Church in the World, see one of the holy relics of Christianity – The Holy Spear to name a few. It is obvious that the number of Christians traveling to Armenia increases every year. So be the next one, visit our religious country and get acquainted with our ancient history.

Day 1 - Arrival - Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Day 2 - Geghard - Garni - Genocide Museum

Day 3 - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Karahunj - Goris

Karahunj - Khor Virap - Noravank

After breakfast, the tour will begin with a journey to the south of Armenia. At about 40 km south from Yerevan we will visit Khor Virap – a historic site located amidst the Ararat Valley. Here at the place of the monastery once was a prison where Gregory the Illuminator suffered for 13 years for preaching Christianity in Armenia during. Nowhere else in Armenia does the biblical mountain of Ararat seem within arm’s reach than at the site of Khor Virap on a clear day. Noravank Monastery will be your next stop. A drive through a narrow canyon is in order to reach the valley of red rocks. This region of Armenia has been made famous for its unique grape sort “Areni” hence where “Areni” wines are derived from. One cannot pass through without a stop at a local winery for a tasting of some locally produced, exquisite wines. The tour will continue to the southeast, where you will visit to Karahunj – a 6,000-year-old observatory also known as the “Armenian Stonehenge”. In conclusion to the day’s tour, a visit is made to the town of Goris, encompassed by rocky caves and mountains.

Overnight: hotel in Goris

Duration: 9 hours (270 km)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Tatev - Selim Caravansary - Sevan

Day 5 - Sevanavank - Dilijan - Haghartsin - Haghpat

Day 6 - Sanahin - Aparan - Saghmosavank - Mughni

Day 7 - Free day

Day 8 - Departure

Transfer to airport, departure

Meals: Breakfast

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in hotels 7 nights (3* / double rooms with free WiFi)
Half board (breakfast + lunch)
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
English speaking guide service for all days
All admission fees
1 bottle (0,5 litre) of water per day per person
Wine tasting in Areni

The tour price doesn't include

Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Visa fee
Single supplement242 AUD
Additional night98 AUD
4* supplement124 AUD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Any Day Any date from Yerevan	8 days	Individual Oct 17, 2019 to Yerevan	1,667 AUD	2+ Spaces left	Book now
Thursday Oct 1, 2020 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Oct 8, 2020 to Yerevan	1,515 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020 from Yerevan	8 days	Tuesday Oct 20, 2020 to Yerevan	1,515 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now

Any Day

Any date

from Yerevan

8
days

Individual

Oct 17, 2019

to Yerevan

Space left

2+

1,667 AUD

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Thursday

Oct 1, 2020

from Yerevan

8
days

Thursday

Oct 8, 2020

to Yerevan

Space left

13 1,515 AUD

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Tuesday

Oct 13, 2020

from Yerevan

8
days

Tuesday

Oct 20, 2020

to Yerevan

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13 1,515 AUD

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TRIP REVIEWS (5)

Carolina Anuttara

Good morning Lousine. I would like to let you know that we have arrived safely in Brazil after our visit to Armenia.
We also would like to thank all Arara staff for all the assistance provided to our group. The service we had was of the most high quality. We would like to emphasize that we are most satisfied with our tour and the help provided by your staff.

01.09.2019

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Mi Kyung LEE

Arara's Christian pilgrim tour was customised to our needs by the super-efficient and caring Sati (the inbound tour manager) to our 110 per cent satisfaction. Our driver, Artak and the guide, Raffi were very professional and attentive to all our needs especially during the trip around Armenia.
My husband and I truly felt we were well looked after from arrival to our departure by the company and all the people assigned to us. We had a wonderful experience in Armenia. I hope more people visit this wonderful country full of history. A big thank you to Arara Tour and Sati! Best wishes, Mi Lee and Colin Binns from Australia

17.07.2019

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Reginald Tuck

Guide: Our guide was excellent. Good communication and language skills. Had a real passion and love for Armenia. She represented Armenia in a wonderful way and we felt grateful to have her as our guide. We were most satisfied.

Driver: Excellent driver. Wonderful person. Can’t say enough good things about him.

Car: Excellent.

Hotels: Excellent.

What did you like best in your trip? The privilege of visiting the churches and monasteries of Armenia. The privilege of learning more about the Armenia genocide. The privilege of visiting a great people and great nation.

What didn’t you like in the trip?

What would you add to your trip? More time and more historical sites.

Would you recommend our company to your friends? By all means. Your company was GREAT and I am so thankful for all the ways you helped us. Please use me as a reference.

30.08.2018

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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 5+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 5 years.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport.

3000+ SATISFIED CLIENTS PER YEAR

Every year we get a great number of positive feedback from our clients.

Overnight in regions

We provide accommodation in the regions which allows our tourists not to get tired of a long journey, experience the full color of Armenia and minimize driving distance.

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PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents :

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Credit/debit cards, cash (cards can be used in city, cash in regions), moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter