key attractions - Yerevan
OPERA THEATRE
The Opera Theatre is a 90 year old structure which is the center of Armenian Music Culture. It is located in the heart of Yerevan. For tickets please visit http://www.opera.am/en/programs
CASCADE COMPLEX
The long stairway made from limestone sits directly north of the Opera Theatre. Nearly 600 steps to the top, you will find the view extraordinary.
REPUBLIC SQUARE
The Center Square of Yerevan. You can find the History of Armenia Museum, National Gallery, Government House and the Marriot Hotel. Take up the fountain show in the evening!
GENOCIDE MEMORIAL
Official Memorial dedicated to the Armenian Genocide of 1915. You can find the Eternal Flame, Memorial Wall, Tower & Genocide Museum. The Memorial in Armenian is called 'Tsitsernakaberd' meaning 'Fortress of Swallows.'
MATENADARAN
Named after Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian alphabet. Matenadaran houses some 23,000 manuscripts and its the largest collection in the world. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
YEREVAN BRANDY FACTORY
Founded in 1887, the Yerevan Brandy Factory makes the world famous Ararat Cognac. See why Winston Churchill's favourite drink was Armenian Brandy. You can take a tour to see the process of creating this delicious beverage.
https://www.hyurservice.com/eng/yerevan_brandy_company_ararat_tour_eng.php
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SAMPLE ITINERARY - 6 DAYS OF ADVENTURE!
TUESDAY
10AM TO 12 PM - MATENADARAN MUSEUM
12PM TO 3PM - CASCADE COMPLEX + LUNCH AT THE STEPS
3PM TO 6PM - NORTHERN AVE, OPERA HOUSE, SWAN LAKE, ABOVIAN STREET EXPLORE
8PM TO 10PM - DINNER AT YEREVAN TAVERN RESTAURANT
AFTER 10PM - JAZZ BAR AT EITHER MEZZO HOUSE OR CLUB 12
WEDNESDAY (OUT OF TOWN)
8AM TO 12PM - GEGHARD MONASTERY / GARNI TEMPLE
1PM TO 3PM - LUNCH ON LAKE SEVAN AT SEMOYI MOT RESTAURANT
3PM TO 5PM - SEVANAVANK TOUR
5PM TO 6PM - RETURN TO YEREVAN
8PM TO10PM - DINNER AT SMOKING CHEF WINE AND GRILL RESTAURANT
THURSDAY
11AM TO 1PM - HISTORY MUSEUM OF ARMENIA IN REPUBLIC SQUARE
1PM TO 3PM - LUNCH AT LAVASH RESTAURANT
3PM TO 5PM - YEREVAN BRANDY FACTORY TOUR
7PM TO 9PM - DINNER AT TAPASTAN RESTAURANT
9PM TO 10PM - DANCING FOUNTAIN SHOW IN REPUBLIC SQUARE
FRIDAY (OUT OF TOWN)
8AM TO 12PM DILIJAN AND HAGHARTSIN MONASTERY TOUR
12PM TO 2PM - LUNCH AT URENI RESTAURANT DILIJAN
3PM TO 6PM - YELL EXTREME PARK IN YENOKAVAN
6PM TO 8PM - DINNER AT THE APAGA RESORT
8PM TO 10:30PM - RETURN TO YEREVAN
SATURDAY
11AM TO 1PM - GENOCIDE MEMORIAL COMPLEX TOUR
1PM TO 3PM - LUNCH AT SHEREP RESTAURANT
3PM TO 5PM - SHOPPING AT VERNISSAGE OUTDOOR MARKET
7PM TO 9PM - DINNER WITH VIEW AT THE MOZAIC RESTAURANT
9PM - REST EARLY FOR A MEGA ADVENTURE THE NEXT DAY!
SUNDAY (OUT OF TOWN)
8AM TO 2PM - WINGS OF TATEV CABLE CAR RIDE TO TATEV MONASTERY
2PM TO 4PM - LUNCH AT WINGS OF TATEV GUEST HOUSE RESTAURANT
4PM TO 6PM - KHNDZORESK CAVE AND HANGING BRIDGE
6PM TO 8PM - DRIVE BACK TO YEREVAN , STOP HALFWAY FOR DINNER
8PM TO 10PM - DINNER AT LCHAK RESTAURANT COMPLEX IN YEGHEGNADZOR
10PM TO 12AM - RETURN TO YEREVAN
PLEASE NOTE: THE SUNDAY EXCURSION TO TATEV IS A 4 HOUR DRIVE EACH WAY...
PLEASE NOTE: MOST SITES IN ARMENIA ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND MONDAYS...
USEFUL LINK BELOW...
https://www.nomadasaurus.com/travel-to-armenia-a-beginners-guide/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/armenia