Uzbekistan Tours
No doubts that Uzbekistan as a tourist destination is one of the most popular in Central Asia. It seems like obscure to visit it, but it is becoming more and more visited by lots of tourists each year. Well-preserved architecture from the Golden Age of Islam religion is what makes it so popular. The history of the country goes back to the 1 millennia BC when world-known dynasties of Sogdia, Bactria and Khorezm grew and flourished. The famous cities from the ancient times are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakrisabz, Margilan, Karshi, Tashkent and many others.
During your tours in Uzbekistan today you can feel the atmosphere of dreamy medieval deserts, stretched with a row of camels loaded with precious goods, making over stops in busy cities. Mix of cultures and people resulted in a big variety of customs and traditions preserved nowadays that you can observe during our tours. You can learn crafts of how to make paper, silk carpets and pottery like many centuries ago by making visits workshops in towns. You can taste the most famous pilaf in Central Asian region prepared on fire with meat, rice, carrots and dried fruits. You can participate in different cultural events and enjoy different shows and master classes.
Thus, Uzbekistan is a country that must be visited if you come to Central Asia. Also, we are ready to extend your tour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and build up a wonderful Silk Road Tour. Come and enjoy Central Asia with us!
Armenia tours
Day 1: Yerevan
When you arrive in Yerevan, you will be greeted at the airport and brought to the city. After settling into the hotel, you will be given a walking tour of Yerevan's center, depending on the time of your arrival. Armenia's capital and largest city, as well as its cultural and scientific center, is Yerevan. At heights ranging from 900 to 1300 meters above sea level, the city is located in the northeastern region of the Ararat plain, bounded by the Caucasus Mountains. Yerevan prides proud of its long history, dating back to the eighth century BC. In the evening, there is a dinner option at a major restaurant with a live music program. A hotel will be used for the night.
Day 2: Yerevan – Echmiadzin – Yerevan
Your day will begin with a tour of Armenia's capital, starting at Victory Park's observation platform and ending at the Cascade, a one-of-a-kind open-air museum of modern art. After there, you'll notice the Sergei Parajanov Museum and the building of the Opera and Ballet Theater. Then you'll go to Echmiadzin, Armenia's spiritual capital, to see the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century) and St. Echmiadzin's Mother See Cathedral. You'll stop at Machanents Creative Center for lunch and a rest on your way back. Then you might be interested in learning more about the works of sculptor Kochar – Sasuntsi David. The museum of the "Megerian Carpet" factory, which boasts carpets with a 400-year history, will next immerse you in the history of carpet weaving. Those who choose can manufacture their own carpets with the help of our artisans. Take a stroll along Northern Avenue in the evening to see the singing fountains in Republic Square. A hotel will be used for the night.
Day 3: Yerevan – Goris
Make your way across the Ararat valley after breakfast and checking out of the hotel to the Khor Virap monastery, whose history is tied to Armenia's embrace of Christianity in the 4th century. Because Khor Virap is so close to Mount Ararat, it offers a wonderful view of the peak. Next, go to Areni, which lies in the Vayots Dzor region, which is recognized as Armenia's winemaking center. The discovery in the cave of Areni, which you will see, proves that wine making began on Armenian soil six thousand years ago. The world's oldest shoe, unearthed in a cave in September 2008, is still the most spectacular discovery. Then you'll go to the spectacular Noravank monastery (13th century), which is situated among red rocks in a canyon of exceptional beauty. After lunch and some sampling, you'll travel to Goris for a short relaxation. Check-in and relax. All tourists are enchanted with Evening Goris and its surroundings. Goris walking tour. A hotel will be used for the night.
Day 4: Goris – Yeghegis
Following a quick breakfast in Goris, you will go to Zorats Karer (Karahunj), a fascinating and lovely place. At a height of 1770 meters above sea level, Zorats Karer is a prehistoric archaeological site with an old megalithic complex. From the road, rows of gigantic red-brown monoliths may be observed. According to archaeological evidence, Karahunj was once an observatory built in the sixth millennium BC. Many of the steles have holes etched in them that correspond to the 7.5 thousand-year-old locations of the stars in the sky. Then it's on to Tatev, Armenia's crown treasure of medieval architecture. The world's longest cable car, which spans the 320-meter-deep Vorotan canyon, is open to the public. Your journey will lead you to Yeghegis, where you will spend the night, after a delicious meal.
Day 5: Yeghegis – Sevan lake – Dilijan
The tour will begin with a visit to the Selim Pass, which is 2500 meters above sea level. A wonderful view of the surroundings opens up from here. You will visit Lake Sevan, Armenia's blue treasure, on this day. Sevan, at a height of 1900 meters above sea level, is one of the world's biggest highland freshwater lakes. Cheeses that have been matured in wine and cognac are tasted. Visit the Ayrivank and Noradus Monasteries. After that, you'll have lunch and a master class with the renowned Chef in Tsaghkunk. In 874, Princess Mariam founded the Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula, which offers a stunning view of the blue lake surrounded by mountains. The next stop on our tour will be Dilijan, a resort town noted for its beautiful wooded scenery and pure air filled with pine smells. A trip through the historic district will transport you to a 19th-century historical town. A hotel will be used for the night.
Day 6: Dilijan – Gyumri
After a delicious breakfast and fresh coffee, go to Armenia's Lori region. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat is included in the program. Sanahin and Haghpat were medieval Armenia's most major educational and scientific centers. Lori offers stunning views of verdant woodlands, steep Debed River valleys, and ancient tiny communities sprinkled along the river, as well as a variety of architectural attractions. Lunch is served in the adjacent Kefoe restaurant, where Armenian traditional dishes are cooked according to family recipes. After that, you'll go to Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city and a cultural center. A local legend museum, a historical and cultural reserve, five churches, a monastery, and an Orthodox chapel are all located in the city. The most magnificent and historically significant of all the churches is the Amenaprkich Church (Church of the Savior). Dinner at Gvug gastro-yard. Stay the night in a hotel.
Day 7: Gyumri – Yerevan
Following breakfast, go sightseeing in Gyumri, including Sev Berd, the Museum of Crafts, and Frunzik Mkrtchyan. Lunch will be served at the Cherkezi Dzor restaurant. Then it's on to Yerevan, through Mount Aragats and the Saghmosavank Monastery (Psalm Monastery), positioned on the brink of the Kasakh River's precipitous valley. Along the way, you'll come to a halt at the monument honoring the letters of the Armenian alphabet, which was erected in 2005 to mark the alphabet's 1600th anniversary. You'll be greeted with a stunning view of the canyon as soon as you arrive at the monastery. Check in and unwind in Yerevan. Overnight will be spent at a hotel.
Day 8: Yerevan – Garni – Yerevan
The tour will begin with a trip to the Azat River Canyon, which is known for its beauty. You will explore Geghard, a 13th century mountain monastery that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This one-of-a-kind monastery is carved into the rock, and the complex includes the surrounding cliffs. Following the monastery, the tour continues to Garni, where the Symphony of Stones and a pagan temple in the Hellenistic style may be discovered. The sole extant pagan temple in the region is Garni, which was founded in 77 AD. For lunch, you'll be able to enjoy traditional cuisine in the courtyard of a local resident's home. You will be a guest of the Yerevan Cognac Factory and the ARARAT Museum when you return to Yerevan, where you will experience authentic craftsmanship and learn about the history of the Armenian cognac industry. Stay the night in a hotel.
Day 9: Flight
Transfer to airport in the morning.
Price per person:
02 pax – 2 330 $
04 pax – 1 700 $
06 pax – 1 490 $
08 pax – 1 375 $
10 pax – 1 300 $
Single – 390 $
Included:
- Guide
- Guide
- Transport
- Full board
- Full board
- Accommodation:
Yerevan – “Apricot” Hotel 4*
Goris – “Mirhav” Hotel 4*
Gyumri – “Grand Hotel” Hotel 4*
Dilijan – “Dilli Jaz” Hotel 4*
- Mineral water
- Shows as per program
- Entrance fees to museums
- Season: From April 15 to October 20
Not included:
- PCR test
- Single rooms
- Medical insurance
- Visa and visa support