| Welcome Reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Yerevan City Centre Hotel (21 Aug 2023, 19:00-21:00, 2 hours) is included in the registration fee and is for all participants and accompanying persons. The participants will have opportunity to get together and enjoy Armenian sweets, fruits and drinks. | |
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Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) (23 Aug 2023, 16:00-22:00, 6 hours). 11,000 AMD, equivalent to 26 EUR. BAO is one of the most important astronomical centres of the region. Located at an altitude of 1405 m, it is recognized as Armenian National Value, IAU South West and Central Asian Regional Astronomical Centre (IAU SWCA ROAD) and IAU Outstanding Astronomical Heritage (OAH). You will see the Observatory, get acquainted to its history, achievements, present statuses, visit its biggest telescopes (2.6m and the legendary 1m Schmidt), Viktor Ambartsumian’s house-museum. A Concert with Buffet Dinner near the 2.6m telescope will be served. The last event is sponsored by our partner Kaspersky Lab, and accordingly, the price of the event has been reduced. |
| Conference Dinner (Banquet) (24 Aug 2023, 19:00-22:00, 3 hours). 18,000 AMD, equivalent to 43 EUR. The Conference Dinner will be organized in one of the Armenian national style restaurants, Ashtarak Dzor (Ashtarak Valley), located in a picturesque place next to river Kasakh. The dinner will include typical national main dishes (including the famous Armenian barbeque and others), several salads, soft drinks, wine, fruits, coffee/tea and sweets. No extra payments will be asked during the dinner; all the mentioned menu is included. A Social Program is also planned for the participants (Armenian national music and/or dances).
Pre- and post-symposium tours to Armenian sightseeing. Due to the small number of participants staying before and after the Symposium, pre- symposium tours have been cancelled. |
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A visit to the Armenian religious centre Ejmiatzin and medieval church Zvartnots (26 Aug 2023, 09:00-13:00, 4 hours). 11,000 AMD, equivalent to 26 EUR. The excursion takes you to an old city Ejmiatzin (Vagharshapat), the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia in the II-IV centuries. Ejmiatzin is 20 km from Yerevan, in the Ararat Valley – the granary of Armenia. The Cathedral is Ejmiatzin’s main attraction. There are also churches of St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, and the ruins of the church Zvartnots (VII c., about 2 km from Ejmiatzin). |
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A tour to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery (26 Aug 2023, 14:00-18:00, 4 hours). 11,000 AMD, equivalent to 26 EUR. The Sun Temple of Garni (1st century A.D., built in the Roman style, very like the Greek Parthenon) is 28 km from Yerevan. It was the summer residence of the Armenian kings. Near the Temple, down to the gorge you can see the junction of two rivers, Azat and Geghard. 6 km from Garni there is a fantastic sample of medieval Armenian architecture, the Geghard Cave Monastery (4th century A.D.). |
| The transportation is included in all Social Events and professional guides will be accompanying all Social Tours. The rates are given in AMD and EUR equivalents for 28 June (exchange rate 1 EUR = 420 AMD) and may slightly change. As far as you make your booking and pay for the social events, LOC will accept EUR equivalent for the day of the payment. | |
We need more details and confirmation from those who have already showed interest. Please provide the following info:
BAO Tour on 23 Aug at 15:30-22:00 (EUR 26): YES/NO
Conference Dinner on 24 Aug at 19:00-22:00 (EUR 43): YES/NO
Excursion to Ejmiatzin and Zvartnots on 26 Aug at 09:00-13:00 (EUR 26): YES/NO
Excursion to Garni and Geghard on 26 Aug at 14:00-18:00 (EUR 26): YES/NO
Lunch on 26 Aug (for those taking both tours) at 13:00-14:00 (EUR 15): YES/NO
All payments may be made onsite in cash (ATM machines are available). Please let us know in case you wish to make a bank transfer or pay online.