The Pink Capital

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia is called "The pink city" because of the color of the stone used for building. Indeed, while driving through Armenian countryside you can easily spot that the houses along the way blend into the pinkish hills. Yerevan is a great example of the architecture from the Soviet Times. The buildings are concrete, heavy, and massive, streets are wide and the center city square is very spacious. Go to Yerevan and explore the pink city with Go Travel. 

DAY 1

Yerevan City Tour

Arrival in Yerevan and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy morning city tour in Yerevan: Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, Bagramian Avenue, the Palace of the President, Monuments to Vardan Mamikonyan, David of Sassoun, Mother Armenia, Cascade. Welcome dinner at the Armenian traditional restaurant.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meal plan: Dinner

DAY 2

Matenadaran - History Museum – Brandy factory

After the breakfast Go to Matenadaran - ancient manuscript repository, one of the largest repositories of ancient manuscripts in the world. Visit History museum of Armenia which represents an integral picture of the history and culture of Armenia from prehistoric times till our days. Go to Brandy Factory and tasting different aging brandy.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meal plan: Breakfast

DAY 3

Erebuni Fortress – Carpet Factory - Tsitsernakaberd

Breakfast at the hotel and Go to Erebuni Fortress, founded during the Urartian Kingdom by King Argishti in 782 BC and the Erebuni museum (1968) with Urartian period exhibits. Visit to the Carpet Factory, which is a great opportunity not only to see the unique examples of handmade rugs but also to watch the process of the rug weaving. After testy lunch Go to the memorial complex Tsitsernakaberd, dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide 1915.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport