with a rich ancient and historic cultural heritage. It sits right in between the 2 continents of Europe and Asia. It's one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Visiting Armenia is good choice for travelers with a taste for class. Not to mention that this side of the planet is pocket friendly too. The pricing for all the items is quite reasonable. Armenia tour includes attractive landscapes; churches in abundance, visit to one of the largest alpine lakes in the world and a lot more.
Be ready to take pleasure in the extremes of temperatures in winter and summer. However autumn is cool and being the season of festivals (known as the velvet season) is the best time for visiting Armenia. Armenian tourism would be considered incomplete without mountaineering and trekking there.
Armenian tourism has seen a lot of growth in the recent times. All credit goes to the strong history that this land has which doesn't fail to attract visitors each year. You're sure to swiftly forget the gory reminiscences of the deep economic depression that this nation witnessed in the 1990s, in addition to its Soviet history, as soon as you observe the latest road and rail network in Armenia and the exceptional amenities which rapidly developed, subsequent to the boom. Government also promotes Armenian tourism by taking the extra steps on its end which can be seen by relaxed travel norms.
There are a few tips that will help you in your Armenia tour. Public transportation is very good and inexpensive in Armenia. If you haven't booked any accommodation then it's highly recommended you try Envoy hostel. You can tour all over Armenia directly from the hostel every day of the week making it very easy for you to see many of the main sites. Here you will also get loads of info and it will save you from trying to get around on your own. People are friendly and certainly they're good hosts.
There are lots of things to shop from this country and they're cheap as compared to the rest of Europe. Heritage carpets, dried fruits and exotic Armenian spices are a few items that are must-buys. Bargaining is a must too!
Above all, it is the warmth and hospitality of the Armenian people that'll make your Armenia tour unforgettable.
Having traveled to Armenia more than a dozen times, Ara Hovsepian is already planning the next trip. Are you joining him? For more information on visiting Armenia and Armenian tourism, visit www.armeniatourisminfo.com.
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