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Adventure to Armenia 10 days / 9 nights

From HKD 26,399 per person

Embark on an adventure to Armenia across 10 days and 9 nights, travel through Yerevan,

Kotayk and Armavir among other places.

Begin your journey in the capital, Yerevan, home to over a million people, peruse through a

city that resembles Paris, Vienna and Saint Petersburg, and discover why she is known as the

Pink City.

Relax in peaceful spa towns starting with Jermuk, famous for having her own brand of

mineral water bottled near the natural springs. Contrast this with Tsaghkadzor, another spa

town and popular health resort whose name means Valley of Flowers, a great place to relax

and enjoy the serene environment.

Check out Stonehenge, the amazing archeological site, known as the oldest astronomical

observatory ever discovered, older than the British Stonehenge and even the Pyramids of

Egypt.

See these places and more on your adventure across Armenia.

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Day 1 – Hong Kong – Armenia – Yerevan

Enjoy your meet and greet at the airport prior to your hotel transfer, after you check-in enjoy your breakfast

before you begin your city tour of Yerevan. Welcome to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, home to over a

million people, here you will find the largest Armenian community in the world. On your tour you will

discover neo-classical structures as you stroll through wide avenues, a city that resembles Paris, Vienna and

Saint Petersburg. She is known as the Pink City, you will soon see why as you peruse the common colour of

beautiful stone used for buildings.

You shall first be escorted to Cafesjian Museum, also

known as The Cafesjian Center for the Arts, which

houses the best of contemporary art portraying the best

of Armenian culture.

Cascade Monument is hard to miss; interestingly there

are 2,780 stairs that were specifically designed to mark

the 2780th

anniversary of the capital. Those willing to

journey to the top will be rewarded with a wonderful

panorama view of the city.

Next up is Matenadaran, also known as The Mesrop

Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, a major

center for the study and preservation of ancient

Armenian works and literature. Here you will find

over 16000 surviving materials from the past and an

archive of over 300,000 documents.

For those interested in art we recommend visiting the

Opera House, officially opened on the 20th

of

January 1933, an interesting structure that has stood

the test of time.

In the afternoon you will be escorted to Saryan Park,

where you can enjoy the peaceful environment. See

impressive monuments and enjoy an afternoon lunch

tasting of traditional Armenian dishes. After your

meal head on over to Erebuni Museum, the opening

of which was timed to coincide with the 2750th

anniversary of Yerevan.

The final point of interest today will be Republic Square, the large central town square. Construction began

in 1926 and was fully completed in 1958, originally known as Lenin Square; interestingly the oval shaped

square has a stone platform in the middle, which is meant to look like a traditional Armenian rug from above.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Cafesjian Museum

Matenadaran

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Day 2 – Armenia – Kotayk

After your breakfast in the comfort of your hotel you

will be escorted to the region of Kotayk, the tour begins

with the Brandy Factory. There is a long history of

wine making in Armenia, accordingly to legend, Noah

planted the first vine in the fertile Ararat valley and

when people tasted wine, production began and spread

throughout the country.

Next, venture to Garni Temple, a pagan place of

worship that was built in the 1st century BC, the only

surviving relic from the Hellenic epoch in the whole

territory of the Caucasus. You shall be served traditional

Armenian dishes for lunch, while at Garni you can also

watch the process of lavish making in the traditional underground oven tonir.

For your final point of interest, you will be escorted to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Monastery of

Geghard. Famous for housing ancient relics, among which is a spear that supposedly wounded Christ on the

cross presumably brought here by the apostle Thaddeus.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 3 – Armenia – Armavir

Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel prior to your

UNESCO tour of Armavir, starting with the St.

Gayane; all sites today are listed as UNESCO World

Heritage Sites, standing tall since the 4th

century, one

of the best examples of Armenian architecture.

Be sure to spend some time at St. Hripsime, one of

the oldest surviving churches in Armenia. The

building was erected by Catholicos Komitas atop the

original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the

Great in 395 AD. After your morning visits to the

religious sites sit down and enjoy a traditional

Armenian lunch.

Your final point of interest on the tour will be Zvartnots Cathedral, the name translates to celestial angels

and is a 7th

century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type church that was built by order of Catholicos

Nerses the Builder from 641 – 653.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Garni Temple

St. Hripsime

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Day 4 – Northern Armenia

Today shall be very relaxing, enjoy your morning meal prior to being driven to the northern part of Armenia

where you shall visit monasteries, an interesting town and a beautiful winery.

Your tour begins with Khor Virap Monastery; this is

supposedly the very place where Christianity was

originally spread in Armenia in 301 AD. Next you will

be escorted to Areni Winery; this is the oldest proved

winery facility in the world, estimated at 6100 years of

age. After checking out another monastery you will be

served a traditional Armenian meal in a cave café.

After lunch you will be led to the Spa town of Jermuk,

first mentioned in the 13th

century by the historian

Stepanos Orbelian. The city if famous for her brand of

mineral water bottled near the wonderful natural springs.

End the day by heading to Smbatavank Monastery, a

13th

century monastic complex tucked away in the

village of Saghmosayan. This structure is situated atop an amazing gorge that has been carved by the Kasah

River. Spend the night in Jermuk.

Overnight in Jermuk.

Day 5 – Armenia – Syunik

Today after your breakfast you will be taken to the

Syunik Region to visit Shaki Waterfall. The territory

around this area is of a unique architectural

depository, many ancient grottos have been explored

in this region.

Next up is Stonehenge; this archeological site dates

back to the second millennium BC, this is the oldest

astronomical observatory ever found, older than the

British Stonehenge and even the Pyramids of Egypt.

Enjoy your lunch which will consist of traditional

Armenian dishes.

After lunch you will head to the incredible Devil’s Bridge below which the Vorotan River roars and crashes.

After crossing, you will be taken to Tatev Monastery, an advanced medieval university. Discover the 5.7

kilometer long cableway that connects visitors to the surrounding villages, experience breathtaking views of

the river gorge below. Spend the night in the town of Goris.

Overnight in Goris.

Khor Virap Monastery

Stonehenge

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Day 6 – Armenia

We recommend a hearty meal as there will be much to

do and see today, starting with Khndzoresk, a cave

dwelling where people lived around 60 years ago,

located nearby Stepnavan Highway on the steep slopes

of Khor Dzor (Deep Gorge) which some say is where

the town got her name.

You will be escorted to Noratus, a village that contains

the famous Noraduz Cemetery, many khachkars here

date back to the 13-17th

century, the oldest dates back to

the 10th

century.

Next you have the option of journeying to Hayravank

Monastery or Sevanank Monastery, the former is a

beautiful 9th

-12th

Armenian structure tucked away on the

southwest shores of Lake Sevan. Here you can explore

the monastic complex that houses a church, chapel and gavit. Sevanank Monastery’s name originates from

the 8th

century when a few monks settled on the former island of Sevan and began building churches.

Tsaghkadzor will be your final stop for the day, relax in this spa town, a popular health resort in Armenia.

Her name translates to Valley of Flowers from Armenian, surrounded with alpine meadows; end your day by

enjoying the serene environment.

Overnight in Tsaghkadzor.

Day 7 – Armenia

After your morning meal you will be driven to the

Tavush, well known for immense mountains and rocky

hillsides covered with a bright green carpet of Alpine

meadows, referred to as a little Armenian Switzerland.

Head to Goshavank Monastery, which has been

standing tall since 1188, originally a medieval

university with a depository of manuscripts. Mkhitar

Gosh was the one who codified the first book of law

and also wrote many fables.

Next you shall be escorted to Haghartsin Monastery,

originating from between the 10th

-13th

century. Here

you can peruse St. Grigor, St. Astvatsatsin (The Mother

of God) and St. Stepanos churches among other interesting buildings. Enjoy a traditional Armenian lunch.

Once ready, journey to Yenokavan, for those feeling adventurous you may try out some horse riding

(optional), enjoy dinner and spend the night in Lori.

Overnight in Lori.

Khndzoresk

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Day 8 – Armenia

After your morning meal you will be checking out two

UNESCO sites, Sanahin and Haghpat Monastery, both

from the 10th

century. Listed as UNESCO World

Heritage Sites these two Byzantine monasteries were

important centres for learning from the 10th

– 13th

century. Enjoy your afternoon meal which shall consist

of traditional Armenian dishes.

Today you will learn about one of the greatest Armenian

poets and writers that ever lived at Hovhannes

Tumanyan House Museum. Born on February 19,

1869 his work was mostly written in tragic form, often

focusing on the harsh lives of villagers in the Lori

region, he died March 23 1923. Enjoy your dinner and

overnight stay in Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 9 – Armenia

Today will be your final full day of the trip, after

breakfast at the hotel you will be driven to the

Aragatsotn Region for a special tour beginning with

The Church of Amberd, built for Prince Vahram

Pahlavuni. An inscription on the inside lintel of the

north portal to the building originates back to the year

1026, located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Your

final lunch of the holiday will be had near the beautiful

Lake Kari.

Enjoy your farewell dinner in Yerevan prior to your

final overnight stay.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 10 – Armenia – Hong Kong

After your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Hong Kong.

Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum

Lake Kari

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Package Information

Hotel Envisage Category A

(5-star)

Category B

(4-star)

Category C

(3-star)

Day 1 – 3

Yerevan

3 nights

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Imperial Palace

Hotel www.imperialhotel.am

Regineh Hotel www.hotelregineh.am

Day 4

Jermuk

1 nights

Hotels of a similar grading will be provided for you in the

area

Day 5

Goris

1 nights

Day 6

Tsaghkadzor

1 nights

Day 7

Lori

1 nights

Day 8-10

Yerevan

2 nights

Marriott www.marriott.com

Imperial Palace

Hotel www.imperialhotel.am

Regineh Hotel www.hotelregineh.am

Touring & sightseeing in Armenia

Domestic Airfare (Estimated – varies depending on dates,

exclusive of taxes)

Moscow to Yerevan (approx. flight time 3hrs.)

&

Yerevan to Moscow (approx. flight time 3hrs.)

International Airfare (Estimated – varies depending on dates,

exclusive of taxes)

Hong Kong to Moscow (approx. flight time 10hrs. 15mins.)

&

Moscow to Hong Kong (approx. flight time 9hrs. 10mins.)

Total Cost

Based on twin sharing

Does not include airfare taxes 36699 27499 26399

Single supplement 2475 3775 13100

Prices are per person in HKD

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Package Includes:

- International airfare Hong Kong to Moscow and Moscow to Hong Kong

- Domestic airfare Moscow to Yerevan and Yerevan to Moscow

- 5 nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Yerevan on twin sharing basis

- 1 nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Jermuk on twin sharing basis

- 1 nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Goris on twin sharing basis

- 1 nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Tsaghkadzor on twin sharing basis

- 1 nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Lori on twin sharing basis

- Transfer to / from the airport / hotel

- Transfer during the tours in a comfortable air conditioned car

- Guide and driver services

- Meals (Full Board)

- Company presents

- Entrance tickets to all museums and attractions mentioned

- A bottle of water per person per day

Package Does Not Include:

- Travel insurance, applicable taxes, Visas (Armenian visa fee ~ 3000 Dram ~ 7 USD)

- Spending of a personal nature (e.g.: tips, food, drinks, meals not mentioned laundry, telephone bills etc.)

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ITINERARIES, CHANGES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

COMPANY agrees to provide all of the services listed in your travel itinerary, except for the optional

services. Optional services will be billed separately.

COMPANY has no responsibility for any changes in travel plans caused by airlines, train, ferry delay or

rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option

of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered.

If you would like to modify any portion of your itinerary, you understand that COMPANY will not bear any

of the costs arising from such changes. Refunds for non-used or cancelled services will be issued in

accordance with our Terms and Conditions described. All new services will be billed in accordance with our

Terms and Conditions.

Due to the circumstances, including but not limited to, like closure or maintenance of monuments, weather,

time, or traffic, etc., the planned visit or activity will be arranged on the next day if possible. No refund can

be made if it’s failed to do so.

OTHER EXPENSESS DURING TOURS

Tipping & gratuity guidelines, tour guide - as you depart from the tour, reward a good guide in each city by

tipping USD10- 15 per person per day, driver USD5- 10 per person per day, based on the satisfaction you

have received from them, bellman by tipping USD3-5 Per bag, however these are guidelines are optional.

PERSONAL EXPENESE - Meals, laundry, telephone bills, beverage, extra local running for transport

which is not included in your itinerary, (transport for sightseeing excursion will be provide between 0900hrs

– 2100hrsMax. ), Video &Camera fees charged at monuments directly , tips for guides, driver , travel

Insurance for personal injury & loss of personal belongings.

DEPOSITS, FINAL PAYMENT

A non-refundable deposit of 30 % of the tour fee on a per person basis must be paid after all reservations are

confirmed. We accept cash or cheque only. Bookings for this deposit not received are subject to

cancellation without notice. If G.C Nanda is unable to confirm the requested arrangements the deposit will be

fully refundable. Deposits vary for each tour operator, hotel, or provider of any service contained in the

program and will be payable according to the General Terms and Conditions of each operator. Please note

that firm reservations cannot be made for any pre-booked accommodation until the required deposit is

received. The balance payment must be received not less than 30 days prior to departure. If the balance

payment is not received by us on the due date, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and to

apply the appropriate cancellation charges.

AMENDMENT FEES

For each amendment requested after confirmation additional charges will be levied by hotels, ground

operators or airlines. An amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking and not a transfer to another

tour, wherein cancellation fees may apply.

Notes – The above quote is valid for 14 days only & No reservations has been made, To guarantee

the above quote a written booking request or purchase order must be received by Nanda Travel

within the validity period

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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

Cancellations are subject to a fee as follows:

– 30 days, or more, prior to departure: forfeit of deposit

– 14-30 days, or less, prior to departure: 100% of total cost Cancellations will also be subject to cancellation fees levied by each operator according to their respective

Booking Terms and Conditions. Please note that it is your responsibility to request from us the details of

Terms and Conditions, and to ensure that you have understood their contents. The payment of your deposit

constitutes an acceptance of those terms and conditions and your acknowledgement that you will be bound by

their cancellation fee charges. No refund is made on any pre-booked accommodation, coach tours, villas

hotel, cruising or other travel not utilised. No refund is available for cancellation after the tour has

commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised.

INSURANCE

It is strongly recommended that, at the time of booking, you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance

policy of your choice. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to the following features:

Loss of deposit through cancellation, personal baggage, loss of money, medical expenses, additional expenses

to cover hotel accommodation should the tour or holiday need to be extended or curtailed due to illness while

overseas, or due to the need to return to Hong Kong because of unexpected death or illness of a close relative.

Please consult us on the insurance policy most suitable for your needs.

VISA, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Passengers should familiarise themselves with any and all health or visa requirements that may be applicable

in the areas they intend visiting. They shall be responsible for all exits, entry, health and other documents

required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited or transited. Each

person shall carry a valid passport at all times. Kindly note that passport and visa requirements are not our

responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expense due to a passenger‘s failure to comply with the

above or any statutory requirement made in any country whatsoever.

PRICE All prices shown are subject to variation without notice.