ARMENIA - CIVILIZATION CRADLE

Enter Humanity's purest traditional roots!

Numerous cave monuments, human settlements, and artifacts found during archaeological excavations were appraised by experts to date back more than 2 million years, attesting to the fact that the Armenian Highland is one of the origins of human creation. Be a witness to astonishing proofs with our savory guides and professional archeologists who will uncover their deep essence.

On this tiny piece of land you'll come across with unknown and radiant civilization coming from the depths of millenniums, petroglyphs, human settlements, world-first observatory, winery, and other "firsts". Touch centuries-old historical monuments, cathedrals, monasteries, and masterpieces created by nature, enjoy an unparalleled taste of Armenian cuisine, inhale the warmth of Armenian hospitality.

7DAy

22Destinations

Moderate pace

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From Where Expanded the Human Population

An analysis of about 3,000 stone tools from a 325,000-year-old archaeological site near the Armenian village Nor Geghi challenges the theory held by many scientists that the so-called Levallois stone tool-making technique was invented in Africa and then spread across the world as the human population expanded. Moreover, here people combined 2 different technologies, which assure us that 325,000 years ago they were very innovative.

7,500-year-old Observatory

Located in an area of around 7 hectares, Qarahunj is an astral stone observatory that charted the night sky, shows an incredibly sophisticated knowledge of the universe way before the Babylonians, which used to be thought the first astronomers. Our ancestors were the earliest recorded astronomers to create a calendar that divided the year into 12 segments of time, devises the compass, and envisions the shape of the world as round. They had mapped the constellations before the great pyramids were built. Qarahunj is at least 3,500 years older than British Stonehenge.

INCLUDED

  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals, where mentioned
  • All transportation in comfortable cars with a/c
  • English speaking highly professional guide
  • Entrance fees to all museums
  • Brandy tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Lavash backing master-class
  • Village house experience
  • Pleasant surprises
  • Tour-map of Armenia
  • Bottle of water per tour day
  • Taxes

 

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Visa fee (if any)
  • Insurance
Price

1.610 USD PP

Solo Supplement Cost 402 USD

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ARMENIAN PETROGLYPHS

Armenia has abundant rock-carvings since 12 000 BC: 5 large Rock-Art areas are well known and nearly 20 thousand carved rock-pieces have been discovered so far. The rudimentary carvings are amazingly perceptive, recounting origin myths and tribal traditions, emotions, beliefs, defeats and victories of the ancestors. Most images depict men in scenes of hunting and fighting, cultivating land, competing and dancing. There are numerous cosmic symbols, including one for the zodiacal sign Aries and rudimentary calendars carved like wheels for dividing time by using a cross and four circles for the seasons. Geographic elements are also featured: rivers, lakes, springs etc., followed by astronomical bodies and phenomena: the Sun, the Moon, stars, stellar constellations and starry sky, comet, and lightning.

Shaki Waterfall

One of the natural wonders of Armenia.

Women's first statues in Metsamor

Metsamor is one of the highly developed cities of the Ancient World situated very close to Yerevan.

Essential information

  • Small Groups

    The prices are calculated per person for double occupancy in the group consisting of 8 people. The prices could be changed due to an increase or decrease in the group number. For more details please contact our tour experts.

  • Hotels

    We offer you the best 4-star hotels in the city centre. However, they are subject to change due to your preferences, which may cause changes in the price. For more details please contact our experienced travel experts.

  • Itinerary Customization

    If you love one of our current itineraries but want to customize it privately as a family, business, school, or group of friends, you are able to add or remove as many elements as you like to suit the interests of your group. Alternatively, you can start with a blank canvas and we can work together to design your own fully customized itinerary from day one. Just get in touch with us today.

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  • How to Book

    You can book your tour to Armenia by one of the following ways:

    • Click on the icon “Reserve Now” near the tour you like, fill in the online booking form and send it to us or;
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  • Booking Terms

    Once we received your application, your tour expert will contact you to discuss and confirm all the details. After, we will send a non-refundable deposit invoice of 50-100 USD or your country's equivalent currency per person (depending on the tour price). When the deposit is received, we will start your hotel reservation and other service bookings and will send your Tour Voucher with all the trip details.

  • Payment Terms

    Tours in Land of Origin DMC should be paid in two parts - prepayment and final payment: You can make a prepayment by Bank transfer. We will provide you with the invoice with details and the sum for the payment in any currency you prefer. The final payment is made after your arrival in Armenia before the start of the tour. If we do not receive all payments at the due time, we reserve the right to cancel your tour and apply the relevant cancellation charges.

  • Payment Forms

    The prepayment should be done by bank transfer, the final payment - either by bank transfer or by credit card (3% charge is applied if the balance payment is made by credit card).

  • Cancellation

    If you or a member of your group wants to cancel the tour, please, inform our company as soon as possible in written form. Please, note that the prepayment is non-refundable, however, you can use it throughout the year and book another tour. In this case, our company will have to charge an extra 100 USD or your country's equivalent currency for re-booking the hotel.

  • Rights and obligations

    Under the obligation of forced circumstances (weather, holidays) we can make some changes in the itinerary, however, all that relates to services and attractions will remain unchanged. We also request to report all complaints and any claims during the tour immediately and promptly. If possible, all problems will be solved. If the tourist does not report any complaint, the compensation will not be implemented. Please, also note that this is not liable for services not included in the tour price. Our responsibility is limited only to the extent provided by our tour. Force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control and which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part frees both parties from liability or obligation. In the case of Force majeure, we don’t issue any refund. Land of Origin DMC guarantees the refund of clients' money for unfulfilled services.

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