DISCOVER ARMENIA – NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAYS 2021
Introduction
Join us on short tour to Armenia of 5 days where you enjoy fulfilled day in “Pink City” of Yerevan with a photo stop at Lake Swan, open air museum and view Geghard Monastery which is built in 13th Century.
Package Highlights
- Unbelievable fulfilled day in Yerevan city with photo stops or visits to most visited places
- Make cherishable memories at Yerevan
- 4* Star hotel with well-appointed facilities
- Transportation, Accommodation & Meals
- Convenience of the round trip airfare
- Itinerary crafted by tourism industry experts
- Impeccable safety standards
- Great value for Money holiday
- Top-Class services and Integrity at every level
Inclusions
- Round Trip Economy Class Airfare on Air Arabia (Ex – Sharjah) or Similar
- 04 night’s accommodation at Ani Grand or Ani Plaza Hotel – 4* or Similar in Yerevan
- Daily breakfast
- Yerevan City Tour / Garni / Geghard
- Entrance fee to sightseeing places
- 1 bottle of water complimentary in the car
- English speaking driver escort during sightseeing's
- All transfers & tours are on sharing basis (a closed group with social distancing is maintained)
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- PCR Test in UAE (Required if not vaccinated) and at local destination
- Tips and porterage
- Meals other than specified in the itinerary
- Optional sightseeing’s
- Drinks including Water during meals / sightseeing tours are not included
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusions list
Tentative Itinerary
On arrival, meet local representative at Yerevan Airport and transfer to hotel. Check into hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
After breakfast, start exploring Yerevan which is also named “Pink City” for buildings with pink color which gives the stone “tufa”. It’s an old and ancient city therewith considered also a modern and splendid city. Start your tour from Republic Square which was build 1950s by the project of Tamanian 20 years of after his death. Walking through the Northern Avenue, which is the modern part of the capital and considers to be the heart of Yerevan. Afterwards we are next to Opera House and Swan Lake where we can have photo stop. Continue to Cascade monument which is an open-air museum. Climbing up the stairs you will enjoy the fascinating view of Yerevan. Walking through memorial park and stop by the Mother Armenia Monument. Departure to Geghard Monastery (13th c.) – a monastery which is hewn out from a cave. The monastery had been originally named Ayrivank meaning "the Monastery of the Cave". The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank meaning "the Monastery of the Spear". The monastery is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Continue our journey to Garni Pagan Temple from 1st c. The temple was built by Armenia King Tiridates and was dedicated to the God of Sun Mithra. Garni is the only Hellenistic temple existing nowadays in Armenia. The stairs of the temple are made huge and high which means that every human being climbing up the stairs is condescending to God of Sun. Participation to the ritual of preparing lavash (UNESCO Heritage from 2014), the most popular bread in Armenia by the inhabitants of the village of Garni (the lavash bread of Garni is famous and the best in Armenia).
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, the day is free at leisure or you can take optional tour of day excursion to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan & Dilijan. The road will take us to Lake Sevan which is going to be one of the highlights if your trip. Climb the stairs up on the peninsula from where opens a fascinating view to the “blue-eyed” lake. Sightseeing tour on the peninsula. Lake Sevan is considered to be one of the largest sweet lakes in the world at an altitude of 1897 meters above sea level. Our next stop will be Dilijan, so called Armenian “Switzerland”. Here we can have a walk through a museum street of Dilijan looking around the architectural masterpieces from 19th c. Dilijan visiting Haghartsin Monastery (13th c.) which is located in the woodlands of Dilijan. In 2011, Haghartsin Monastery underwent major renovation with a donation from Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. Today the complex is reachable by paved road with a large parking area, a gift shop, bakery and other facilities on site – so it’s a place not to be missed. Departure back to the capital. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, the day is free at leisure
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, Check out (1100 hrs) and transfer to Yerevan Airport
Meal: Breakfast
Unique Features
- Direct Flights to Yerevan
- 4 Star hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Yerevan City tour, Garni & Geghard Monaster
- Entrance Tickets
- Return airport transfers
- COVID-19 Travel Insurance Included
- Armenia E Visa
PACKAGE COST
| Component | Brochure Price | Offer price |
|---|---|---|
| AED | AED | |
| Cost per adult on twin/triple sharing basis | 2599 | |
| Cost per adult on single occupancy basis | 2999 | |
| Cost per child WITH bed (6 years of age to 11 Years of age) | 2499 | |
| Cost per child NO bed (2 years of age to 5.99 Years of age) | 1899 | |
| Cost per Infant (0 Years of age - 1.99 Years) | 700 |
Mandatory Cost
One PCR Test at Local Destination for returning to UAE: AED 110 per person
Offer
- Cash Discount
- Free Travel Insurance
- Free Participation to the ritual of preparing Lavash
DEPARTURE DATES 2021:
30 Nov
Flight Details or Similar
| AIRLINES | FROM | TO | FLIGHT NO | DATE | ETD (HRS.) | ETA (HRS.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Sharjah | Yerevan | G9 244 | 30 Nov | 0820 | 1130 |
| Air Arabia | Yerevan | Sharjah | G9 245 | 04 Dec | 1220 | 1515 |
Optional Add-Ons (AT EXTRA COST):
Full day Excursion to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan & Dilijan at AED 265 per person
Currency Information:
Local Currency = Armenian Dram (AMD)
1 USD = AMD 520.65
1 AED = AMD 142.00
*Please note that ROE (rate of exchange) will depend on the day of purchase.
Payment Terms
| Booking Deposit Fees | AED 1500.00 per person. Non-refundable deposit. (Upon booking form filled) |
| Second Payment | 50% of the balance amount including extras booked. (45 days before departure or with visa submission whichever comes first ) |
| Final Payment | 100% of Tour cost including all additional services. (35 days before departure date) |
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation | Charges |
|---|---|
| 45 days or more prior to departure | Forfeit deposit fees |
| 44 days -31days to departure | 40% of the tour price paid |
| 30 days – 15 days to departure | 50% for all services paid |
| 14 days & less | 100% for all services paid |
| Optional Tours / Extras | Non Refundable |
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Travelling from UAE to Armenia, Negative COVID-19 PCR test result, taken within 72 hours from the flight departure time. Children under the age of 1 are exempt from the test OR Passengers above 18 years of age must also provide COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- Travelling from Armenia to UAE, Negative COVID-19 PCR test result within the last 72 hours before arrival is required for aged 12 years & above.
- Ensure that the negative PCR test / Vaccination certificate for COVID-19 health document is in English & with QR Code.
- COVID Restrictions & PCR Guidelines might change anytime without any notice.
- PCR Test Timings will vary depending on the itinerary.
- Package is valid for specific dates (*Supplement may apply for peak dates)
- Package is based on minimum 10 passengers travelling together.
- Above is only a quotation. No reservations are being held.
- All rates and confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of Check in.
- Standard hotel check-in time 1400hrs & check-out time 1100hrs local time. It may vary based on destinations & availability.
- Bookings will be confirmed as per payment policy.
- The itinerary is just indicative & might change due to unforeseen situations.
- The availability of adjoining rooms / interconnecting rooms / non-smoking rooms / rooms on the same floor etc. cannot be guaranteed.
- Room Type (Double or Twin) is subject to availability & is at sole discretion of the hotel.
- In case the selected hotel is not available for booking, an alternate arrangement will be offered to the customer in a hotel of a similar category.
- Prices are dynamic & based on offers running at the time of booking. We reserve the right to change price anytime.
- The Passport must be valid for 6 month from the date of return.
- Passenger are solely responsible for meeting the passport & visa conditions of the country of travel.
- There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized during the tour.
- We do not accept any responsibility if the passenger cannot travel because of any passport/ visa issue / medical & health conditions, cancellation policy will be applicable as per the booking terms.
- Rates are in AED based on current rate of exchange. Rates are subject to change without prior notice or due to events beyond our control.
- Rates are not valid during Peak dates.
- Please check the visas requirements for the countries visiting.
- Please check the names given as per the passports to avoid inconvenience/offloading.
COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
- Maintain at least three feet distance from the next traveler.
- Wash your hands frequently for about 20 seconds. We recommend frequent washing every 30 minutes.
- Most airlines prefer web check-in for your safety.
- Always wear a mask and carry sanitizers, gloves, and soap gel for frequent hand washing.
- Avoid crowding, especially in the aircraft.
- Follow all health advisories and travel guidelines of the country of travel.
- Be sure to have taken all vaccinations that are essential to protect your immune system.
- Always cough into your elbow and wear a mask.
- Arrive early at the airport to follow security protocol.
- Carry travel insurance for your emergency needs.
- Immediately report any symptoms of fever, cough, and breathlessness (if you have any) to the nearest medical authority.