The Organizing Committee is planning several social events to make your stay in Armenia as pleasant as possible. They include a banquet for July 3 rd and several tours as outlined below:

1. Banquet at " Parvanna " restaurant

A banquet is planned in a fine restaurant with a beautiful open-air courtyard and wonderful Armenian music.

Duration: 20:00 - midnight
Date: July 3, 2009
Price: The cost is set at 25 USD per person. Dinner includes a variety of famous Armenian appetizers and two main dishes.
Address: Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan , Armenia

2.  Tours

There will be two major tours: one afternoon tour and one full-day tour.

2.1. Afternoon tour to Garni and Geghard

	Geghard ( "spear") is an ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of the mountain. According to tradition, the monastery was the depositary of one of the relics of the Armenian Apostolic church: the spear that one of the Roman guards had used to pierce the side of the crucified Christ.
	The fortress of Garni combines elements of Hellenistic and national culture and is evidence of ancient influences and the distinctive building traditions of the Armenian people.

For detailed information about these places, please click on the following link: http://www.apaga-tour.com/aboutArmenia.php

Duration: 18:00-22:00
Date/Time: July 2, 2009
Price: $ 10 USD

2.2 Full-day tour to Lake Sevan , Dilijan , Haghardzin and Goshavank

	Those who are interested in exploring historical sites in Armenia are encouraged to take the post-conference tour planned for July 5 th. Our recommendation is a one-day tour to visit the following places of special interest in Armenia : Lake Sevan , Dilijan, Haghardzin and Goshavank
For detailed information about these places, please click on the following link: http://www.apaga-tour.com/aboutArmenia.php Date: July 5, 2009 Price: $ 40 USD (The price includes transportation with air conditioned buses, lunch, and soft drinks.)

Online registration is now closed. On-site registration is possible at the conference venue.