Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Noravank, Kecharis, Sevanavank/ 3 days in Armenia

Day 1 Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank

1. 1

   Khor Virap

   1 hour

   Khor Virap it is where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the adoption of Christianity in Armenia in the year 301.

2. 2

   Noravank Monastery

   1 hour

   Monastery Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes 3 churches, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.

3. 3

   Areni Wine Factory

   30 min Admission ticket not included

   You have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery.

Day 2 Garni, Geghard

1. 1

   Garni Temple

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple is built according to the rules of  the classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece.

2. 2

   The Monastery of Geghard

   1 hour

   The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator.

Day 3 Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan

1. 1

   Kecharis Monastery

   1 hour

   Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis.

2. 2

   Monastery Sevanavank

   1 hour

   In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam.