Yerevan City Tour with Museums
Yerevan History Museum – Megeryan Carpet Museum and Carpet Weaving Masterclass – Genocide Memorial – Parajanov Museum
5-6 hrs
English, Russian
Price Includes
What to expectYerani Travel has designed this tour for everyone to have a memorable experience. Anyone who wants to book the tour and to travel Armenia by visiting its capital is welcome. Now, let’s check out the sights you will be going to explore.
Firstly, the trip starts in Yerevan History Museum, a Communal Museum founded in 1931. From its name, it is clear that the museum is in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. An impressive part is that it is Armenia’s 12th capital, founded in 782 BC. There are many stories about naming the place Yerevan. One tale says that Noah pronounced “Yerevats”, meaning “it is seen.” When he saw the land after the tremendous flood, the city got the name Yerevan later. Another story says that Yerevan city got its name from Erebuni Fortress in the 8th century BC.
Similarly, the Yerevan History Museum has many stories for you with captivating paintings, papers, and pictures. It also holds a wealth of documentary resources covering the city’s history from antiquity till now. The number of items, including anthropological, archaeological, and numismatic collections, is about 90,000.
Afterward, we will take you to the “Megerian Carpet” factory. The attractive and detailed design of the carpets will amaze you.
After that, the trip arrives at another place, the Genocide memorial. In 1967, it was built on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan. It is a must-see place to explore during travel in Armenia.
The final stop will be Parajanov Museum dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Armenian filmmaker and artist, Sergei Parajanov. Located in the heart of the capital city of Armenia, the museum showcases Parajanov’s unique artistic style and his contribution to world cinema.
There is also something essential about this private tour. All the extra expenses like entry tickets to see locations are included in the package cost.
Yerani Travel has designed this tour for everyone to have a memorable experience. Anyone who wants to book the tour and to travel Armenia by visiting its capital is welcome. Now, let’s check out the sights you will be going to explore.
Firstly, the trip starts in Yerevan History Museum, a Communal Museum founded in 1931. From its name, it is clear that the museum is in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. An impressive part is that it is Armenia’s 12th capital, founded in 782 BC. There are many stories about naming the place Yerevan. One tale says that Noah pronounced “Yerevats”, meaning “it is seen.” When he saw the land after the tremendous flood, the city got the name Yerevan later. Another story says that Yerevan city got its name from Erebuni Fortress in the 8th century BC.
Similarly, the Yerevan History Museum has many stories for you with captivating paintings, papers, and pictures. It also holds a wealth of documentary resources covering the city’s history from antiquity till now. The number of items, including anthropological, archaeological, and numismatic collections, is about 90,000.
Afterward, we will take you to the “Megerian Carpet” factory. The attractive and detailed design of the carpets will amaze you.
After that, the trip arrives at another place, the Genocide memorial. In 1967, it was built on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan. It is a must-see place to explore during travel in Armenia.
The final stop will be Parajanov Museum dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Armenian filmmaker and artist, Sergei Parajanov. Located in the heart of the capital city of Armenia, the museum showcases Parajanov’s unique artistic style and his contribution to world cinema.
There is also something essential about this private tour. All the extra expenses like entry tickets to see locations are included in the package cost.
Additional InformationStarting time and place: at request
Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
Starting time and place: at request
Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
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