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Yerevan main sights, Erebuni Museum & Fortress, Tsitsernakaberd, Genocide Museum,

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Duration

5-6 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

Armenian, English, Russian

Overview

This private tour is for 1 to 4 people. from 4 to 6 people.


 

A lovely city  taking to the tour around Yerevan, popular museums. First up, visit the fortress of Erebuni on Arin-Berd hill, built in 782 BC by the Urartian King Argishti The First. The history of nowadays Yerevan starts exactly from this place. The museum down the hill displays the unique findings that have been excavated in the territory of the fortress. Next up is Tsitsernakaberd memorial-complex to the victims of the Armenian genocide, which towers over eponymous hill. Armenian Genocide Museum is a special constituent part of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. The exhibit contains many large photos, taken by the witnesses, archival documents, documentary films and the original documents, issued by international organizations and parliaments of foreign countries, condemning the Genocide.

Itinerary

Yerevan main sights
 Yerevan main sights

Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia, a city, which is 29 years older than Rome! It dates back to 782 BC, when the fortress of Erebuni was built by king Argishti The First. Yerevan is often referred to as "The Pink City" for many buildings are made of pink tuff stone. The capital city is a major tourist destination thanks to its numerous landmarks, extensive nightlife, great museums and lovely parks. A walking tour is the best way to really get immersed in Yerevan's culture, history and cuisine. One of the truly magnificent sights is Republic Square with musical fountains: from early May till mid-autumn there is a fantastic singing-dancing fountains show, accompanied by some great music of various genres. Another sight not to be missed is Cascade Complex, offering absolutely breathtaking views from the top to the city. You can fully enjoy it at night, when Yerevan lights up.

Erebuni Museum & Fortress
Erebuni Museum & Fortress

The fortress of Erebuni is on Arin-Berd hill. It was built in 782 BC by the Urartian King Argishti The First. During the excavations, started in the 20th century, a cuneiform inscription was found, according to which, the history of nowadays Yerevan starts from this place. On the top of the hill the ruins of the citadel and the frescoes on the wall reveal the high artistic achievements of those remote centuries. The museum down the hill displays the findings that have been excavated in the territory of the fortress.

Tsitsernakaberd Memorial
Tsitsernakaberd Memorial

The memorial-complex to the victims of the Armenian genocide towers over Tsitsernakaberd hill. At the center of the monument there is the Memorial Sepulcher with eternal flame and twelve tall basalt slabs, leaning over the flame. As a part of the monument, the arrow-shaped 44 m high granite stele symbolizes the spiritual rebirth and bold spirit of the Armenian people.

Armenian Genocide Museum
Armenian Genocide Museum

Armenian Genocide Museum is a special constituent part of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. The exhibit contains many large photos, taken by the witnesses, archival documents, documentary films and the original documents, issued by international organizations and parliaments of foreign countries, condemning the Genocide.

Included/Excluded

  • Comfortable car with an experienced driver
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
  • Extra stops on the route upon request
  • WiFi in the vehicles
  • Audio guides
  • Significant deviations from the route
  • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

Tour's Location

FAQs

Is the tour safe and comfortable?

For the safety and comfort of tourists the high quality buses with air conditioner, TV, comfortable seats, and first air supplies, are chosen. Thanks to the skilled drivers you will have no worries about the route.
The best hotels in each town are chosen for overnight.

What about the guide’s knowledge level?

The guide gives detailed information about the places of interests included in the tour

Is the deviation from the route possible?

Tour is mainly organized according to the route. There may be exceptions only in case of agreement among the group members if there is a wish to visit the places not far from the route. Otherwise, visits to other places with the guide are possible to arrange with additional payment.

Where can I buy souvenirs?

Souvenirs can be purchased in Vernissage, which is located in the centre of Yerevan, near the Republic Square. Numerous traditonal and contemporary art exhibits are sold here. There are also many other souvenir shops on Abovyan and Tumanyan streets.

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