Silk Road Iran & Armenia
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We invite you to find yourself in the middle ages, to visit places where the medieval trade road passed. That route was known as Silk Road; a medieval route connected Asia with European countries over the Mediterranean Sea. From the south in Shiraz to north in Yerevan, you will have the opportunity to see endless historical sites, cultural interest, and warm people of Armenia & Iran. In 14 days and 13 nights, you explore the cultural history of Yerevan, Dilijan, Yeghegnadzor, Goris, Tabriz, Shiraz, Isfahan, Kashan, and Tehran.
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14 days
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Age Range:
8 - 80 Years
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Yerevan
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our Armenian company representatives. After a welcome, you will be transferred to your hotel. There are no activities planned until the evening we have a welcome meeting. You have free time to see Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan.
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Geghard
After breakfast, you will have a city tour around Yerevan. During the city tour, you will get acquainted with the main streets and the main buildings of Yerevan after you visit the depository of the manuscripts, Matenadaran, Where 18000 pieces of works are kept. These works are included in UNESCO World Heritage. Then we will keep our way to Geghard Geghard monastery (13th century) carved out of the adjacent mountain and initially called Ayrivank which is included in the World Heritage Site. Due to the fact that the famous spear, with which the Roman soldier wounded Jesus, was kept here for 500 years, the monastery was called Geghardavank (the Monastery of the Spear). During the tour traditional bread lavash baking demonstration in tonir(oven in the ground). Later we go to Garni the only pagan temple left in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles built by King Trdat I in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun.
Overnight in Yerevan (B, L, D).
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Tavush
In the morning you will drive to Armenian Alphabet Monument & Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Also, you will visit Haghartsin Monastery is a 13th-century monastery located near the town of Dilijan in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries (in the 12th under Khachatur of Taron); much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni Dynasty. After, you will visit Dilijan town. Dilijan is a spa town and urban municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park.
Overnight in Dilijan (B, L, D).
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Lake Sevan
After breakfast visit The Geological Museum and Art Gallery of Dilijan, which is a museum of local history and an art gallery in Dilijan, Armenia. Later drive toward Lake Sevan _ one of the largest high altitude lakes in the world. The lake is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level. Sevan is famous for its different kinds of fish, particular for ishkhan, which means “princely fish.” Sevanavank Monastery (9th c.), located on a peninsula. After you visit Noratous ancient cemetery with medieval khachkars (cross-stones) dating back to 6th c. Then we will drive to Selim Pass for visiting the caravanserai (XIV c.) this used to be an important trade point in the famous Silk Road. In the whole country, it is the only well surviving one coming from the depth of history. Built along the Selim Pass, it once hosted the weary travelers and their beast of burden passing by. This unique architectural monument of Medieval Armenia is a splendid relic of the days when Armenia was a crossroad for economical, cultural and military affairs. At last, we pay a visit to Yeghegnadzor which is a town and urban municipal community at the south of Armenia.
Overnight in Yeghegnadzor (B, L, D).
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What’s Include
Accommodations in hotels mentioned below:
Yerevan : Ani 4*
Dilijan: Best Western Paradise 4*
Yeghegnadzor: Yeghegnadzor B&B
Goris: Mirhav 4*
Tabriz: International 4/Gostaresh 4
Tehran : Asareh 4/Kowsar 4
Shiraz : Karimkhan 4/Royal 4
Isfahan : Pirouzi 4*
Hotels could be replaced with similar hotel in same category.
Domestic flight from Tabriz to Tehran.
English speaking guide, professional guide service during the whole tour.
Meals included (13 Breakfasts, 12 lunches, 5 dinners)
International flight
Visa fee payable when collecting your visa from an Iranian embassy or consulate or upon arrival
Tip for guide and driver
Entrance fees for sights not included in the itinerary
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Reviews
Silvia, 5th Jan, 2020
An interesting and well organised trip to see Iran's & Armenia's past and present, but certainly no 'holiday' with long day's driving, but perhaps a bit inflexible. The itinerary was all important and organised well. Iran as far as we were concerned was a spot we must visit, done it, no need to go back sort of place. Don't go if you are hoping for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.
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