Charm of Armenia
Travel with ease and embark on an all-inclusive journey from your departure at home to your discoveries in Armenia. Discover the Geghard Monastery, an architectural treasure in the mountains, and be enchanted by the changing colour of the waters of Lake Sevan. You can also take part in the famous Dolma Festival, which celebrates this iconic national dish!
Enjoy a comprehensive and carefree travelling experience! This trip includes a shuttle service from/to your home, coach transfers to Paris and return flights with Air France in economy class. Flight costs, including airport taxes and kerosene (as of May 2024), are covered. You will stay 7 nights including breakfast and 7 delicious lunches. The programme includes: a visit to the ‘Areni’ winery with wine tasting, a masterclass in making the traditional bread ‘Lavache’ in Garni, as well as all transfers, excursions and sightseeing as per the itinerary. A local French tour guide will accompany you to enrich your experience.
The Must-sees of the trip
- Sightseeing tour of the capitalErevan has not only been the capital of Armenia since 1918, but also the heart of the country, the largest city in Armenia and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. With its elegant and majestic architecture, wide avenues, inviting alleys and squares, famous Armenian cuisine and, of course, the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat, Yerevan will remain an indelible memory.
- Drive to EchmiadzinEchmiadzin, the spiritual centre of all Armenians, the residence of the Catholicos and the first Christian church in the world (301-303, UNESCO), where we will get to know the early years of Armenian-Christian history.
- Drive to the cultural capital of the country – GyumriGyumri, the city of music, humour, science, a city with a rich theatrical history and present, a city of writers, artists, singers and sportsmen. On the way to Gyumri we visit one of the most elegant buildings from the golden age of Armenian architecture, the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin of Taline (7th century), which was founded by the dynasty of the Kamsarakan princes.
The good tips of Estelle
Estelle Fossati
Leisure Department
Phone: +352 2489 4898
Email: estelle.fossati@cfl.lu
Luxury and well-being in the heart of Yerevan
Felinger Collection Hotel & Spa
43 Abovyan street, 0009 Yerevan, Armenia
Set in Yerevan, 1.4 km from the Armenian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Felinger Collection Hotel & SPA offers a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 2 km from Republic Square, 1.2 km from Yerevan State University and 1.8 km from the Museum of Armenian History.
Visit of the prehistoric cave of Areni
Visit of the prehistoric cave of Areni. In 2011, researchers from the Armenian-Italian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography discovered the oldest vineyard in the world, dating back to around 4100 BC.
Morning trip to the forest area of Tavouche
Visit the town of Dilijan, which is known as the little Switzerland of Armenia. The city is located in the middle of a nature park between imposing mountains that are covered in snow for most of the year. It is one of the most picturesque and greenest towns in Armenia. Its present name was first mentioned in the 17th century by the French traveller Jean Chardin. From the 19th century onwards, the clean air and the spring with medicinal properties made the village a famous holiday resort. During the communist era, it was a favourite destination for many artists.
Visit of the Guéghard monastery
Drive to the Kotayk region. Visit the 13th century Guéghard monastery, a unique architectural structure partially dug into the mountain and surrounded by cliffs. For centuries, it has preserved a precious relic, “the holy lance of Longin”. The monastery has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trip overview
An incredible trip
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Destination Armenia
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Type of trip Tours
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Means of transport Bus & Plane
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Experiences Culture & Discovery
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Trip duration 7 nights
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When 16/05/2025 – 23/05/2025
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Price per person from €2,190
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Our travel agents at your service
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Alexandra CarvasBusiness DepartmentLanguages : LUX, DEU, FRA, ENG, PORTel : +352 2489 4891E-mail : alexandra.carvas@cfl.lu
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Charlotte LarcierLeisure DepartmentLanguages : FRA, ENG, ESP, LUX, NDLTel : +352 2489 4894E-mail : charlotte.larcier@cfl.lu
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Christian ThimmeschLeisure DepartmentLanguages : LUX, DEU, FRA, ENG, PORTel : +352 2489 4893E-mail : christian.thimmesch@cfl.lu
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Estelle FossatiLeisure DepartmentLanguages : LUX, DEU, FRA, ENGTel : +352 2489 4898E-mail : estelle.fossati@cfl.lu
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Martine FrieseisenManagerLanguages : LUX, DEU, FRA, ENGTel : +352 2489 4888E-mail : martine.frieseisen@cfl.lu