EXCURSIONS & REST WITH COMFORT AT THE SPA CENTER “AYA MARIA”
A classic tour combined with rest and spa treatments.

Day 1: Yerevan - Aya Maria
Meeting at Zvartnots airport and transfer to the Aya Maria spa center in Dzorakhbyur (15 km from Yerevan). Accommodation and rest.

Day 2: Dzorakhbyur - Garni - Geghard - Dzorakhbyur
Breakfast. After the morning procedures, a trip to Garni awaits you.
The Garni Temple, the former summer residence of the Armenian kings, is the only surviving monument in Armenia dating back to the pagan era. It is believed to have been dedicated to the pagan god of the Sun. Breathe in the clean air of the Armenian mountains and look around, and you will be enchanted by the indescribable beauty of the majestic nature!
Continuation of the excursion to the Geghard monastery complex (12th-13th centuries), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The monastery was founded in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. That is why it was originally called Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery". According to legend, the founder of the monastery was St. Grigor the Illuminator.
Return to the Aya Maria center. Spa treatments (optional).

Day 3: Dzorakhbyur - Yerevan - Dzorakhbyur
In the morning after breakfast we go on a sightseeing tour of Yerevan with a visit to Matenadaran. You will see all the main sights of our sunny city: Northern Avenue, built up with modern buildings; the building of the Opera and Ballet Theater named after Spendiaryan, Swan Lake, Cascade, famous for its unusual works of modern sculptors. The tour will end with a visit to the Yerevan Brandy Factory "Ararat". You will taste the best varieties of Armenian cognac.
Return to the center "Aya Maria".

Day 4: Dzorakhbyur
Free day to relax with interactive folklore dances in the center "Aya Maria".

Day 5: Dzorakhbyur - Echmiadzin - Dzorakhbyur
Breakfast. Next - a trip to Echmiadzin - the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit to the Cathedral (4th century). After returning to Yerevan - a walk through the vernissage - an open-air fair of folk craftsmen.

Day 6: Dilijan — Sevan — Dzorakhbyur
After breakfast we leave for Sevan so that you can see the blue pearl of Armenia and the Armenian Switzerland – Dilijan.
Active recreation on the lake shore. In Dilijan you will visit the old quarter, and leaving the city you will find yourself in the incredible beauty that surrounds the Haghartsin Monastery (11-13th centuries).
Return to the center "Aya Maria".

Day 7: Yerevan - Zvartnots airport
At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
 

The program price includes:

• Accommodation at the Aya Maria center
• 2 meals a day
• all transfers
• guide services during excursions
• entrance tickets to Matenadaran
• tasting at the Ararat brandy factory
• spa center services: capsule, sauna, cedar barrel, salt room, exercise machines.
   

The program price does NOT include:

• Air tickets
• Dinners and alcoholic drinks